Are you hosting a nice dinner or about to attend one? In this article Rhonda explains setting up a basic table setting as well as which order you should use your utensils when sitting at a basic table setting! Would you like to feel more comfortable sitting before or setting a proper table? Would you…
You know that TLM is all about turning everyday occasions into extraordinary celebrations and it’s especially true when it comes to planning a Happy Galentine’s Day! Yes, you read that right, it’s not a typo, but rather it’s a day designated to show appreciation and to celebrate the special gal pals in your life! This…
I remember my very first trip to Disney at 5 years old. My dad asked me a simple question, “Do you want to get to the castle by train or by boat?” I chose the boat. And as we sailed across that open lake on the fairy boat my heart was full of wonder,…
As a mom there are times when life at home gets really overwhelming and hectic. When we are trying to check everything off our to-do list and our kids are under our feet, asking a bazillion questions or just making a mess while you try and get everything done! I believe one solution to reducing…
Recently, I threw a Harry Potter themed graduation party for my daughter and of course we had to have Easy Harry Potter Butterbeer on the menu! Searching recipes online I was soon faced with these dilemmas: complicated recipes with too many ingredients including hard to find extracts and costly fixings! So, in true Thrifty Little…
Do you need a little independence from your usual 4th of July dessert? Well…right about the same time that I was preparing to share a new recipe with you, my trifle loving, oldest daughter and I were talking about our love for anything almond flavored over coffee & pastries! That’s when the idea for a…
“Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go…” Ok well, we may no longer take horse and sleigh to visit relatives during the holidays, more often it’s an “over the river and through the clouds” voyage on an airplane! If you are contemplating and perhaps dreading flying with your children, I…
“On the Road Again…” that has been my life’s tune all summer! Beginning with a two week car trip from North Georgia to middle Texas for my nephew’s high school graduation, I filled the car with multi-generational passengers for a combined 40 hours of driving folly! Adding in several weekend and day trips to UGA…
Guess what’s right around the corner? SPRING!!! What a lovely time of year Spring is with fresh green foliage and bright pastel flowers popping up out of the dormant ground. I love the colors of Spring and the promise of warmer weather almost as much as I love Fall’s colors and the relief from the…
Keeping family traditions alive can be harder and harder as kids get older. Between their likes and dislikes changing, it can be a challenge to find items your teen will actually be excited about in their Easter basket! Has your teenager requested “no more candy” in his/her Easter basket? Do you and the Easter…
This easy fresh cabbage salad first appeared in my Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin recipe post. A Thrifty Little Mom reader named Keri inquired about the cabbage slaw salad that I served with the stuffed turkey tenderloins so here is the recipe! It is indeed a beautiful and very tasty dish! I usually serve it on New…
The older your children get, the easier it is to help them celebrate any occasion. Typically all you have to provide is a little direction and a few snacks. For this party my daughter and her friends wanted a movie under the stars theme, but the weather was not cooperating so we brought it all…
This post contains Affiliate Links. If you click the link and make a purchase a receive a small commission that keeps this blog up and running. For more info check out my privacy policy. Planning a trip to any of the Disney parks should start as soon as you decide to go and if you…
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, I make a small commission that keeps this blog up and running! For more info check out my privacy policy. Hi there and happy Mardi Gras from this transplanted Cajun! Last year I shared my take on King Cake for…
Looking for some low carb appetizers for your next super bowl, party or gathering? Today I’m sharing some little known facts about myself with you: I love football! High School, College, NFL it doesn’t matter. The funny thing is I am not a competitive person at all! My kids often call me a fair weather…
Let’s be honest, going to a fancy place for a spa day may be fun, relaxing and perfect for treating yourself. But, they usually aren’t cheap. In this post, I’m going to help you create a spa experience at home whether it’s just for you, you and your kids or full-blown party experience. Check out…
My 4 year old son is getting older which means he’s also becoming more independent. He can do more things for himself and often finds pride in his small accomplishments. I was recently discussing this phenomenon with Rhonda and she indicated she has some ways that she organized her 3 year-old’s room to help her…
Traditions and Christmas…these two words are synonymous during the Holidays and for good reasons. The cold weather makes family members want to don their fuzzy socks, stay indoors and linger around warm meals. With more togetherness and intentional family time during the season, activities are sure to follow and traditions are born or continued. Do…
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, I make a small commission (at no additional cost to you) to keep this blog up and running. For more info you can check out my privacy policy here. Usually during the holidays, we either have guests in our home…
Since Thanksgiving usually provides wholesome, hearty food how about a super easy, fun and adorable dessert for your Thanksgiving school or neighborhood party? Or now that Halloween is over and the candy aisle has 50% off bags of candy corn, how about just a fun family project for you! I first spotted the idea for…
As promised we are bringing thrifty décor to your Thanksgiving tablescape and once again your local Dollar Tree Store is the source for supplies and inspiration. I decided to decorate the kids’ table with a colorful, fun, but decidedly kid-friendly motif for this post. So if you want to add a little fun to your…
Kim and I were brainstorming some out of the box Halloween party ideas. Since we have preschoolers, we were on a quest to find a way to have fun that doesn’t center around sugary treats. The mission if I dared to accept was to provide wholesome snacks for a Halloween party! ‘Mission impossible’ you say?…
Don’t you just LOVE this time of the year?! There’s a crispness in the air, an amber hue replaces the vibrant colors of summer and are there even words to describe the fragrances of Fall? Apples, pumpkins, cinnamon…and the marketing campaign has begun before the South even experiences its first cool front-yes, 80 degrees is…
This week Kim & I took our little ones on their 3rd annual apple picking outing together! We always have so much fun letting the kiddos run free amidst the rows of trees in the orchard while we get a chance to catch up. The reward for our fun day: tired toddlers, Social Media-worthy pictures and…
Your local Dollar Tree store is a terrific place to put together your Halloween tablescape. Whether your theme is classic or scary, they have great inventory at a great price! Since this tablescape is for a preschool Halloween party, the chosen design is simply classic Halloween. Here’s how you can make your own Halloween themed…