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 thought I would do a recap of my favorites of 2011. Feel free to leave comments […]
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 then again, now we have a huge stack of decor waiting to be taken to the storage […]
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 Jello’shouse, I knew I had to make them to share. They are perfect for the season, especially because […]
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 dinner is almost always, breakfast! Yah, we are breakfast food lovers around here, […]
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 Parker Prize Pack #1: Marija Both winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. Pin It
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 Card Magnet Board: What you’ll need: Most […]
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 Legwarmers – One Size Fits 1 Year to 10 Years $2.99 Personalized Pocket Mirrors – Choose from 24 […]
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 company you can order some last minute Christmas gifts from (and of course, more entry options into Happy Holiday’s Pack #2) Whether you […]
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 to help you with some fabulous ideas. Plus, there’s some extra giveaway entries for ya! Do any […]
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 make the smallest thing F-U-N! So I decided to try something new here at Our […]
