Do you ever get those neighbor/family gifts of food that just is not yummy? Each year our 83 year old neighbor hand makes fruitcake and gives us a huge old wrapped piece. We just don’t have the heart to tell her that we are yet to eat it…yuck! So for all she knows, we “love […]
Cupcake Wrapper Tree
I’m so excited to start decorating for winter. This year’s winter scheme will be much like last years, so I can use a lot of the same décor. But I am adding in a bunch of White, Natural Textures Sparkle, and Trees!! Last week I made this easy and whimsical tree. I used a cupcake […]
Merry Christmas
Today and tomorrow I am spending time with my family, and I hope you get that opportunity as well! Make Sure to Follow Along If you use one of my tutorials, I’d love to see. Send me a link or picture to Vanessa {at} OurThriftyIdeas.com I link up here
Green Mint Popcorn
This green mint popcorn is the perfect flavor for fall and would be great at a holiday party! I found the most amazing green mint chocolate chips the other day at the store, and knew that I had to make something with them (before I just ate them all out of the bag!). On Sunday […]


















