Party themes, food, decorations, and more to help you plan thrifty parties to impress your friends.
This post is sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and brought to you by The Motherhood. All opinions in this blog are my own. Don’t you love this time of year? The expectation of friends and family coming together to share a meal as the colder weather forces everyone indoors seeking warmth. Well, I have a…
Here’s the truth. I’m writing the ultimate guide to classy naked cakes for lazy bakers because I love to bake and I love to eat what I bake. But when this chronically disorganized mama bakes it looks like a freakin’ bomb went off in my kitchen. And though I like “made from scratch” desserts…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Save-A-Lot. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you have that one dessert in your life that brings childhood memories souring back into your consciousness the moment you take a bite and your taste buds light up? I do. And lucky for me…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sargento® Cheese for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Recently I was brainstorming quick dinners for busy days with some of my mom friends. I’ve become a bit of an expert on this with the addition of the brand new twin babies so I…
One of the hardest items for this momma to find every year is stocking stuffers! Mainly because they are the last items on my list and by the time I get to them, I’m almost shopped out (which is pretty hard for me to do). An sometimes I just forget! Then I just end…
If you’ve read any of my posts on entertaining, you know that I’m all about themes! Themes make parties fun for the guests as well as easier on the host because every part of planning can stem from this one main idea. From paper goods, to food to games and thank you gifts, themes bring…
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…
Ready for some summer fun & cooking in the backyard? This episode Kim & Rhonda share tips on how to throw and participate in thrifty, fun cookouts this summer with family & friends! Here are our Thrifty Summer Cookout tips! Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thrifty-little-mom-podcast/id1051357786 Music from pond5.com Feel Good Trip by BeatheBeat…
Summer is quickly approaching and that means more time spent outside enjoying nature and all the warmth the season has to offer. One of my favorite parts of summer and even fall is getting to use my backyard fire pit regularly! There are several accessories that I found that really enhance the use, versatility and…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Giant Food Stores for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s 4th of July time again and that means summer is in full swing! The season for great food, great fun and spending quality time with friends and family enjoying the warm summer weather!…
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…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #2PerDay #CollectiveBias Summer has arrived in Atlanta and that means one thing…it’s HOT! And when the temperature rises I try and find nutritious cool treats for my picky 4 year old that I know he will eat! About…
Have you ever seen these adorable beverage bouquets in gift shops or on Pinterest and thought, “I can do that and for a lot less money!”? Well, yes you can! Whether you are looking for a holiday themed gift, a hostess gift or just a small token of appreciation, these beverage bouquets are inexpensive, easy…
Do you struggle with finding gifts for guys? One’s that are personal or unique? I know I do! This week Kim & Rhonda give ideas for tangible, practical and experiential gifts for guys. We really hope it helps you think outside the box and find the perfect gift for a guy in your life whether…
Do you have any college students in your life? Whether they are your own children, their best friends from childhood, nieces, nephews, etc. they sure could use some encouragement. Especially around exam time! Many college students are hours away from the comforts of home during their college years and often miss some of the little…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NurseryMusts #CollectiveBias Ahh the excitement of motherhood! Most women daydream about having children from the minute they see that positive pregnancy test. We imagine all the joys, the laughs and the cuddles. We think of how we will bask…
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…
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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…
If you are reading this post you are either about to host or attend a Yankee Swap Gift party. Whether it’s at home, the office or with a social group I’ve got you covered. In this post I’ll be giving you: How the Yankee Swap Gift Game Works Rule Variations Yankee Gift Swap Gift Ideas…
Don’t you love it when you get a surprise package in the mail? Doesn’t it make you feel super special when your mom, grandma, sister, or best friend sends you a treat via snail mail? I don’t know what it is about opening the mailbox and seeing an unexpected padded envelope with my name written…
Special thanks to Upromise for sponsoring this post! I still remember Graduation day like it was yesterday. I’m extremely sentimental and so I tried to seize as much of the day as possible. I was excited that being in alphabetical order would seat me beside one of my best friends who was also the…
Summer-like weather has arrived and made itself comfy in the south and the pool party invitations are being received! I want to share with you what my go-to contribution for these get-togethers will be this season: A Super Easy Layered Greek Dip Recipe! It is healthy, affordable (especially if you have herbs & veggies in…