Thrifty Mommy

May 7th, 2008

Thrifty Mother’s Day gifts

Now that Mother’s Day is coming in a few days, I thought I would share a few thrifty ideas for Mother’s Day.

Karen has already talked about a great craft idea of painting something for mom’s.
A family portrait from Sears is very reasonable.  Just go to Sears Photo and find the coupons for free portraits.
There is […]

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April 28th, 2008

Wedding Dress for $10

I was amazed when I found this post on how the craftster made a wedding dress for $10 from the dollar store.  She totally impressed me.  The dress, although not the most beautiful dress I have seen, is very doable and she gives great ideas on how to make a wedding dress for under $20.  […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

February 5th, 2008

50 Thrifty Links for Valentine Fun

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Since you’re here, you’re obviously looking to be a bit more frugal.  I’ve been surfing around and I’ve found 50 links to help you with Valentine’s Day.  All of these items are inexpensive and most of them are do-it-yourself.
Crafts

50 Nifty Valentines
Heart Collage
Conversation Heart Votive Candle Craft
Play Clay Hearts
Barrettes
Bracelets
Napkin Rings
Felt Fortune Cookies
Heart-Shaped Soap
Hanging […]

By Karen -- 8 comments

November 14th, 2007

Children’s Thanksgiving Activities

1st turkey - I know this one looks a little funny, but it was done by my daughter when she was only 16 months old.  We made our own patterns for this one.  We just drew the turkey body, cut out some feathers, and that little red gobbler thing under the turkey’s chin.  What is […]

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September 12th, 2007

Thrifty game with greeting cards

Ever wonder wonder what to do with all those greeting cards we get during the holidays?  Find the ones that have a general theme.  One might be mainly red or have lots of snowflakes on them.  Then take them and cut them up into big pieces.  Now turn them over.  See, your kids have a free […]

By kellys -- 6 comments

September 8th, 2007

Craft festivals are a winner

My town shuts down Main Street every September for a craft and fall festival.  I love going but rarely ever make it.  This year I packed up the kids, left the DH at home, and went with my girlfriend and babysitter extraordinare, MM.  We were only out there an hour but found all kinds of […]

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July 2nd, 2007

A Thrifty Idea for Shopping Bags

 
I don’t know about you, but I want one of these. Isn’t this neat? I never would have guessed it, but this durable bag is made from plastic shopping bags. Deborah from Simply Thrifty has put together a bunch of different links for ideas for reusing shopping bags. Too bad I don’t know how to […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

June 13th, 2007

Thrifty Father’s Day Craft

Check out this easy and thrifty craft idea for Father’s Day.  We made these this week in my preschool class.  Last week I took pictures of the kids as they were holding a child size fishing pole.  Today we used jumbo colored craft sticks and glued them around the picture.  Then we used fish craft […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

June 6th, 2007

Recycle crayons for fun with your kids

Ever wonder what to do with all those little crayon pieces? Why not make more crayons? I ran across a great recipe for recycling old crayons. They turn out really pretty. They would be great for

New crayons,
Free party favors
Great gifts

I love recycling something that can be a unique result.
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June 5th, 2007

Thrifty Photo Transfer Pillows

As I’m working on the computer now, I’m watching HGTV’s “Decorating Cents”.  Today they have a pretty cool thrifty craft project on their show.
On Decorating Cents, they were remodeling a multi-purpose family room.  They needed an area for guests to sleep, so they turned a double bed sideways, put a bedspread on it, and covered […]

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