‘Tis this season of holiday parties! We love a good Christmas party, but hosting one can add up really quickly. Between food, drinks, and decor, your party budget can get out of control. Don’t worry; we have all the budget-friendly party ideas you need. The easiest way to save money is on food. Instead of […]
This simple to make fabric Christmas tree centerpiece can be made to match any decor from rustic to very formal. It all depends on the fabrics chosen. A whole forest of them could be put together in an afternoon. A buffet would be very elegant with these Christmas tree centerpieces sewn in white on white […]
Hosting parties can be so much fun; but, between decorating and providing food and drink, it can get expensive. Don’t let expense keep you from enjoying a holiday party with all your friends this Christmas season. With these budget friendly DIY projects, you can share holiday cheer and keep loved ones near with a party […]
Is this cute? or what? My granddaughter, Erica, made some adorable decorations from repurposed jars that triggered this thought for this snack jar. YOU WILL NEED: mason jar stuffed toy 1 yard ribbon or yarn snacks The arms and legs are tied to the jar. I didn’t want to glue them together. This way the […]
Alrighty it is coming to that time of year again. The time for jingle bells, hot cocoa, sleigh rides, and caroling. If you haven’t guessed already I’m talking about all the wonderful aspects of Christmas, but what is Christmas without some super amazing Christmas crafts? Christmas is the prime time for all you crafty people, bringing […]
When I think of a Tussie Mussie, my first thought is of a Christmas decoration filled with potpourri or a small gift hanging on a Christmas tree. They’d hang alongside other vintage Christmas crafts like strings of popcorn, candles, corn husk angels and hand cut paper snowflakes, back before we could run out to a […]
Can you believe the holiday season is already here? It seems like the first chilly day of fall was just last week! With everyone chipping in for the perfect Christmas feast, we’ve got 20 good reasons why you need to call dibs on bringing the dessert. By the time Christmas actually arrives, no one wants to […]
Get in the spirit of the holiday season by making handmade ornaments that will make your spirits bright! Below you will find all of our favorite thrifty homemade ornaments, many of which are made with materials that you probably already have on hand. Thrifty Handmade Ornaments 1. Upcycled Light Bulb Angel Ornament – This elegant […]
As Christmas creeps ever closer I find myself getting more and more excited for the holiday season. I love everything about Christmas; it’s such a magical time of the year, and I can hardly wait for it to finally arrive. We still have quite a ways to go, but who says we shouldn’t start preparing […]
Can you believe that Christmas is only five months away? We here at Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts can hardly wait! Personally, I think it’s never too early to get ready for Christmas, so we are getting in the holiday spirit with these fun Christmas crafts and recipes. With these fun projects, you can get […]
