Party themes, food, decorations, and more to help you plan thrifty parties to impress your friends.
I recently attended a birthday party at my friend, Rhonda’s house. The moment I walked into the party my eyes locked on a beautiful glass pitcher surrounded by goblets filled with the most refreshing looking beverage I had ever seen. As I made my way over she announced that the liquid filling the glasses was…
One weird thing most people don’t know about me is that I don’t drink hot beverages. I prefer everything iced from coffee to tea. One cold, wintry day my best friend convinced me to try a hot chai tea latte after I complained that it was just too cold to drink iced coffee. I was…
Does the thought of attending Easter Service on Sunday and then rushing back to the house to host family and friends for Easter lunch kind of stress you out? If so, consider lightening your load this year and preparing an easy, quick, no fail, crowd pleasing menu. A few slow cookers can help you make…
Are you looking for thrifty, yet useful gift ideas for grads in your life? Sometimes picking out a graduation gift can be difficult especially if you want to think outside the box. I put together is ” 6 Thrifty Gift Ideas For Grads” post to send a little inspiration your way! 1- Money Management- $20…
Ever wondered how to make an Iced Caramel Macchiato? I thought it was going to be rather tough to get the flavor right at home until I realized I could replicate it with ease, minus the lingering smell of coffee in my hair. Recently I moved from Atlanta where I could get to just about…
To be honest, about the only thing I do on St. Patrick’s day is try to wear green so some stranger doesn’t pinch me. Now that I have a kid I’m getting more and more into seasonal holidays just to have something fun and new to do! Plus it gives me an excuse to bake….
One of the best ways to get your hands on cheap fresh produce is to buy it up when it’s in season. You know, the whole “supply vs. demand” thing. If it’s peak growing season, and the stores have tons of it, they have to mark it down to keep it going out the door….
My husband and I aren’t really huge sports fans, but many of our friends are. We often get invited to Super Bowl parties that our friends host. I always try to do my part and bring a dish to the party. I try to think about what will be the simplest crowd pleaser to make…
I don’t know where this recipe came from, all I know is that my mother got it from her mother so in my book it’s a “grandma recipe”. My husband loves, loves, loves this dessert and so does everyone I know. It is really simple, so simple in fact that your kids could help…
Does your kid have an obsession with trains? Is it Chuggington, Thomas & Friends or just plain old trains? My son loves trains and so do most of his little 2-year-old friends. For his 2nd birthday I decided to host a play group at my house instead of an all out party. I chose a…
This is one of my favorite meals in the winter time. It is quick, easy and causes little to no mess. It’s a simple layered dish that everyone enjoys when I prepare it. It feeds a crowd with low cost, easy ingredients. Ingredients: Cooked chicken (3-4 Breasts) or 3 cans of chicken meat 2 Cans…
Ah, the holiday rush is over. Take a deep breath. Look around. Are you staring at a small pile of gifts that you just frankly don’t know what to do with? A pile of gifts that you have moved around your house six times now? After your work “Secret Santa” party, your friends “Dirty Santa”…
I love to entertain crowds, but I understand why some people don’t like to…so here are a few tips to learn now that will help your next party go smoothly whether for a few or a crowd! The Party Notebook- If you love printables: Check out Kim’s Party Planning Printable Here. Otherwise, use any notebook…
Are you planning some holiday hosting with a group of family members at your home this holiday? Some people love hosting out-of-town guests, while others somehow get roped into it. Either way, here are some thrifty, stress-reducing ideas for hosting a group of people at your house. Tips For Holiday Hosting Menus & Meals Tip…
You may be reading this post because you are searching for the perfect gift for a baby or toddler you know. Or maybe you have no idea what your doing and just need someone to say, “Here, buy this!” I believe this post does both. It can guide you down a good path where you…
I’m the type of Christmas giver who’s looking for the perfect, unique, one of a kind gift for everyone. Finding those kinds of gifts rarely happen at Mega Mart shopping stores. Mega Mart has 30 copies of whatever you want on the shelf. Often when I’m going for unique, I don’t mind making it myself….
If you are a pumpkin puree lover, now is the time to stock up on canned pumpkin. This is the season that it is on sale and I have found many manufacturers coupons for it on target.com/coupons as well as coupons.com. There are apparently many ways to add pumpkin puree to recipes. I’ve compiled several…
Spring to fall are some gorgeous times of the year. It just makes you want to get outside and enjoy the weather while you can. A fire pit in the backyard is a great place to come together. I really love hosting a fire pit party at my house. I have several items that…
I don’t know about you but sometimes it seems like it can be very difficult to come up with birthday party ideas for husbands. In this post, I’m hoping I can help provide you with creative birthday ideas for your husband whether you are planning a quiet party at home or with a group…
Do you have summer vegetables piling up in your kitchen? Maybe your neighbors, co-workers, family or your own garden have produced a ridiculous amount of squash, grape tomatoes or zucchini and you’ve had about all the squash casserole you can take? This recipe will use them up and takes very little time to make. There is no…