So you’ve got a tween or teen in your house and you’re trying to pull off a birthday party that they will secretly (because they are never going to tell you) like. As well as one that all their friends will like and talk about afterward. That may seem like a lot of pressure but…
You’re probably here because you are trying to brainstorm kids birthday party places, outside your house to host your next party. On the one hand, your house is free but that also means cleaning, prepping, hoping you have enough space for your guests and then cleaning AGAIN. That can be stressful and time-consuming. In this…
I’m not gonna lie, I love to dance. I’ve been to many events with a DJ and you can tell when a DJ knows his crowd, because the party songs are epic, make everyone run to the floor and everyone is loving it. I’ve also been to event where the music more like huh?? And…
Family photoshoots happen at least once a year for some families. But at the end of the day, whether your family photoshoot is for a Christmas card, greeting card or your own living room walls, my friend Rhonda has tips to help you create awesome family photoshoots every time! Rhonda writes… Are you one who…
This post has two parts. Part one is the recipe for Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Dip and the second half is a simple tutorial for how to take a festive plain old ceramic pumpkin and make it a chic new dip holder! These chic repainted pumpkins can be used during the months of October and…
It seems like everywhere you turn these days everyone has their own signature drink. Soooo…never wanting to feel left out, we decided that you (the ThriftyLittleMom community) should have your own Signature cocktail or mocktail for fall or even Halloween! Get ready for the spiked apple cider cocktail recipe your party guests will love! According…
If you are getting ready for a spectacularly spooky party or just want to have a fun night at home with kids, this is a list of fantastically fun Halloween drinks for kids! Note that each one does offer an option to make the drink into a legit cocktail if you want to serve your…
The invite is on your fridge or in your Facebook account and now there’s a Halloween, church or costume party in your near future. You’re super excited of course, but then there is the stress of what to wear! But have no fear, the perfect costume is out there and it may be closer than…
I remember sitting anxiously in my little 1st grade chair waiting for the final bell of the day to ring. I had dreamt all day about what kind of adventure awaited me at home. I couldn’t wait to gather my things, climb on my bus and hop off that last giant step onto the hard…
Thank you to Inventables for Sponsoring this post. The thoughts and opinions expressed in the post are 100% mine. In 2009 I said a timid, “Peace out!” to my day job as an Administrative Assistant. It wasn’t that I hated my job, it was that my commute to that job was killing me. It seemed…
One of the retail worlds greatest kept secrets, in my opinion, are discount stores. I know you may be thinking, “Kim! I already shop at BigLots, TJMAXX and Marshalls!” But, there is a whole world of some of the best discount stores I would like to introduce you to in hopes you fill your thrifty little…
Have you ever thought, “I wish I was creative enough to do those first day of school memories pics that I see all over social media?” Well, I’ve got a solution that’s both creative and easy! I’ll never forget my son’s first day of Kindergarten! He was all dappered up and ready for the school bus…
Are you living in a multigenerational home with family now? Are you thinking about it? Whether you are becoming a multigenerational home by choice or by force, I’m hoping this post helps you see the positive financial side effects of choosing to live in a long term or short term multigenerational home situation. I’m also…
Do ever get tired of shopping thrift stores and only finding worn out used stuff? Maybe you struggle with wanting newer things but just can’t swing those price tags? I often find my thrifty little self in this boat too. The solution that I’ve discovered is large and small discount stores near me! They mostly…
Don’t you love this time of the year when a great variety of produce is so plentiful? We have all heard that buying produce in season is thrifty, but do you go a little overboard at your local Farmer’s Market when buying them—realizing once you’re home that they may go bad before you can eat…
There isn’t much of a story behind the creation of this super easy reclaimed wood art (just being honest over here). I just had all the stuff, had some time and had a blank space on my new living room collage wall. I needed something earthy feeling that balanced out the wood frames on the…
Do you and your family do special themed food nights around your house? It’s a thrifty way to mix up and spice up family dinner time. This week, whether you are celebrating Cinco De Mayo, Taco Night Whether you are hosting a large group of friends for Cinco de Mayo, famil for Taco Tuesday, a…
Does the Easter bunny bring you a chaotic weekend planning the menu for Easter Brunch, grocery shopping, and the inevitable messy kitchen in addition to dying the Easter egg! How about you decide right now to take charge of the meal, groceries & kitchen by planning ahead so you can enjoy the day! Here’s how…
Thanks to RVShare for sponsoring this post. All the thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. “I think I want to start a food truck business! What do you think?” These were the words of my best friend who is trying to figure out what she wants to do for a living. At…
“Why am I doing this? No one cares what I have to say!” “I’m no expert on this, why would people take my advice?” “There are so many people writing about this topic online; I’ll never stand out.” These are the thoughts that may run through your mind now and then. They are most problematic when…
I don’t know what your home life is like, but for me, it can be downright crazy at times! As a full-time work at home gal with a six-year-old and twins baby girls, the one thing that remains a struggle (IRONICALLY), is dinner. In an attempt to find a solution to this problem, I discovered the awesome power…
Do you struggle with making a decision and then sticking with those decisions in your blogging life? It’s so easy to take action and then when we don’t see an immediate return, we freak out and make changes hoping those changes make something happen. But just like most things in life, success doesn’t happen overnight. …
This post is sponsored by MyFreeTaxes and The Motherhood. I’ve heard that Benjamin Franklin said that there are only two things in life that are certain: Death & Taxes. While the death part is a little depressing, the tax part is the one we deal with on an annual basis, and for many people, it’s a…
Do you ever get so frustrated in your blogging journey by all the speedbumps that all you want to do is give up and throw in the towel? Do you ever feel like the hurdles you face in your blogging and in personal life might just be too much for you to overcome? Maybe you…
I can remember being a little kid and finding it super funny that my baby cousin came to church with bows pasted to her head with toothpaste. She looked adorable but carried around the distinct smell of mint. Flash forward a few decades and here I am with two adorable identical baby girls. Ironically… after…