William is getting to the age where we can start teaching him important things. Although he thinks it is important to know who Elmo is, know how to turn the TV on and off, and how to dance to music, we figured we would start teaching him ACTUAL important things! He has really started […]
DIY Grocery Bag Holder
My friend Shelley brought this tutorial to my attention today, and we both thought that it would be great to share with all of you! Who hasn’t always been in the need for a Grocery Bag Holder?! Well, Make It and Love It has a great tutorial on how to make your own! This looks […]
Reese’s Egg love affair
I love that my husband knows me so well. Check out what he got me for our Anniversary! I LOVE IT! Notice they are almost gone?! ~Get your thrift on!
20% off at CityDeals
This weekend (thru 3/29) CityDeals is running a great promo where they are giving you 20% off 20 different items! Check out the list of items included: The Wing Coop WASATCH BLVD $20 Gift Certificate for $11.20 A New Day Spa $35 Gift Certificate for $13.60 Rocco Gandolfo’s $10 Gift Certificate for $4 Johanna’s Kitchen […]
FREE Bath & Body Works Lotion
If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I got these little samples every time they were FREE. They make amazing gifts throughout the year as well as Christmas stocking stuffers! Also, if you can talk the hubby (or older children) into going with you, you each can get one […]
Easy Pot Pie – Great for Freezing
One of my first posts as a blogger {before becoming Our Thrifty Ideas} I posted about a great Pot Pie recipe. It was on my family blog and I had tons of people find it and love it. Because it is one of my first posts, it is VERY novice! But I figured that […]
Snow Snow Go Away
Did you know that the first day of Spring was like a week ago? Apparently someone needs to inform Mother Nature. Because today feels more like November rather than the end of March. But then again, as I think back, there was snow on my honeymoon 4 years ago, so I guess I shouldn’t expect […]
Flowery Deer Etsy Shop discount
Have you heard of the Etsy Shop Flowery Deer? She has some amazing items that I fell in love with. And those are just a few of the amazing things you can find in Flowery Deer And from now until the end of the month, she is giving all Our Thrifty Ideas readers a discount […]
And the baby is a………
Ok, I know that everyone has been sitting on the edge of your seat since what……. December?! I announced that I was pregnant FOREVER AGO. And you would think that we would have known the gender of our soon to be newest member of the family, by now. {Or like 2 months ago!} I go […]
Quilted Cupcake – Ended
*Update- Giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Ria (spitintheface@) Today I have a really fun giveaway for you all. Quilted Cupcake The talent and creativity behind this Etsy Shop blows my mind! There are so many different items in this shop. Everything from everyday items, tech gadget protection, baby items, and more! Usually I show all […]


















