Author: Kim Anderson

Kim Anderson is the organized chaos loving author behind the Thrifty Little Mom Blog.  She helps other people who thrive in organized chaos to stress less, remember more and feel in control of their time, money, and home. Kim is the author of: Live, Save, Spend, Repeat: The Life You Want with the Money You Have. She's been featured on Time.com, Money.com, Good Housekeeping, Women's Day, and more!
Creating Annual Christmas Ornaments With Your Kids
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Creating Annual Christmas Ornaments With Your Kids

I realize there are people out there that find joy in going down to the Hallmark store and picking out an ornament each year. Paying that much for an ornament almost gives me a panic attack.  I’m thrifty and crafty so the idea of making my own brings me much delight.  Maybe that’s because in…

Add A Blast of Holiday Sparkle To Your Dollar Store Glass Gifts
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Add A Blast of Holiday Sparkle To Your Dollar Store Glass Gifts

Last week I wrote a post about making large handled glasses from the dollar store into personalized drinking glasses with simple painting techniques.  On the same visit to the dollar store I found some really adorable star shaped glass bowls.  They are cute as is, but I thought with a little glitter paint and some…

Free Printable Color Your Own Christmas Treat Bag Toppers
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Free Printable Color Your Own Christmas Treat Bag Toppers

I really love giving baked goods away at the holidays to all the people on my list that aren’t on my “list” if you know what I mean.  I talking those teachers, neighbors, pastors, mail people and anyone else you need a nice gift for that doesn’t cut into your main Christmas budget. I was…

Make Dollar Store Gift Wrap Look Fabulous: Day 6 of Getting Into The Holiday Spirit

Make Dollar Store Gift Wrap Look Fabulous: Day 6 of Getting Into The Holiday Spirit

One thing I always look forward to each year is making myself a peppermint mocha frapp, playing my Bing Crosby, White Christmas station on Pandora and having a gift wrapping party. This year I’m feeling super crafty when it comes to wrapping my gifts.  The problem is that I just can’t bring my thrifty self…

How To Plan a Thrifty Disney Vacation In The Off-Season

How To Plan a Thrifty Disney Vacation In The Off-Season

If you haven’t discovered how to plan a thrifty Disney vacation in the off-season, you haven’t truly experienced the parks to their fullest.  Who doesn’t love Disney right?  I mean they have created these perfect pristine environments that makes everyone feel like a kid!  The parks are the best in the world and are enjoyable…

Hands Off My Kid: Daily Adventures in Parenthood Series

Hands Off My Kid: Daily Adventures in Parenthood Series

I regularly have quirky little parenting conversations with other mothers I know.  I thought I might just do a little series on Wednesday’s called “Daily Adventures in Parenthood” to discuss topics related to parenting.  This first post is all about daily interactions with children and strangers. Lately I’ve been running into these little situations where people…