Favorites of 2011

December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Is anyone else in complete AWE that 2011 is coming to an end? I'm really not sure where this year went. So much has happened and my life is drastically different than it was this time last year.I … [Continue reading...]

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Make a decorative shelf for cheap

December 29, 2011 By 5 Comments

The last 2 days we started taking down our Christmas decor. I was ecstatic to take it down, mainly because the tree takes up so much room. It is nice to have space in my living room again! But … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

December 20, 2011 By 3 Comments

My M.I.L. came into town at the beginning of the month and she made some A-MAZING cookies for Family Soup night. So when I got invited to go to the cookie exchange at Jen from Tatertots and … [Continue reading...]

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Decorated Christmas Crepes

December 18, 2011 By 1 Comment

The other night was one of those nights where you look at the clock and it is 5:29 and you think to yourself "*!@~*, where'd the day go? and what am I gonna put on the table for dinner?" My go to … [Continue reading...]

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Happy Holiday’s Giveaway Winners

December 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Congratulations to the winners of our Happy Holidays Giveaways.Prize Pack #2:Bonnie ParkerPrize Pack #1:MarijaBoth winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to claim their prize or … [Continue reading...]

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Holiday Card Magnet Board

December 15, 2011 By 3 Comments

If you are new to Our Thrifty Ideas, you missed the fun Holiday Card Magnet board the I featured over at Roberts Arts and Crafts Blog last year. So, I decided to post it here for you.   Holiday … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY, Holidays

GroopDealz Gifts

December 13, 2011 By 1 Comment

Today I came across some amazing gifts from GroopDealz and had to share. GroopDealz is a daily deal site of handmade and unique items! I seriously want to buy each of the Dealz today!!$3.95 Fancy Lace … [Continue reading...]

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Holiday Gift Guide #2

December 12, 2011 By 5 Comments

Ok, kids are fed and sleeping, warm banana chocolate chip muffins filling the house with an amazing aroma, and hot chocolate in hand. So I now have time to let you know about a another … [Continue reading...]

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Holiday Shopping Guide #1

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Christmas is quickly approaching. Did it sneak up on anyone else? Or is it just me that realizes I will be doing a bunch of last minute shopping?Well, if you still need to do some shopping, I'm here … [Continue reading...]

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National Days

December 6, 2011 By 1 Comment

I love any reason to celebrate!! I always tell The Little Man how lucky he is to have me as a Mom (I'm not humble, really!) because I get so giddy over celebrating anything. And trust me, I can sure … [Continue reading...]

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