Thrifty Gift Ideas

BOGO Free Photobook! Very Hot!

05/22/2012 8:02 am · 2 comments

It’s Back Till 5/31 — USE CODE: SPRINGFLING

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It is that time of year again where you can get some awesome deals on photobooks! These are so popular! Now you can make one and get another FREE! At the bottom of this post you can see even more offers they have. Each photo book starts at $9.99 and up depending on size, options, and total pages.

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A Thrifty Mom collection of photobooks

To make a photo book like ours follow these steps:

  • Click here to go to Picaboo
  • Sign up for a new account (if you have already used Picaboo in the past, just use a new email)
  • Click on “Get Started” on the top right corner
  • download the photo editing application (we have used this dozens of times and have had NO issues with the application)
  • Upload your photos,
  • Create the pages you would like
  • Save your book
  • And follow the steps to go to checkout
  • In the coupon code box enter SPRINGFLNG to buy one get one free

These make the perfect gift for a loved one far away like grandparents, family in the military and even for your self!

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DIY Flower Hair Clips for Under $1 ~ Money Saving Fashion Idea

04/19/2012 10:00 am · 5 comments

DIY Flower hair Clips for under a dollar

Have you seen these cute flower clips and head bands at boutiques and esty pages.  They are cute but rather pricey! So today I am going to show you how to make your very own for under $1.00.  At my daughters 7th birthday party we let the girls make these and take them home.  They had a blast, it as a stylish and “thrifty” party favor!

DIY Flower hair Clips for under a dollar1

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To make these you will need ( got most the supplies at my local dollar store)

  • Hair clips (came 15 in a package for $1)
  • Stretchy Head Bands (came 6 in a package for $1)
  • Flowers on the stem, but pull them off ( each stem was $1 and gave me 10-30 flower pieces depending on the stem) Make sure you buy a few different sizes and colors.
  • Brads or paper fasteners ( get them at a craft store or office supple store… a few cents each)

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Start off by taking your flowers off the stem, then taking the green packing off and pulling the plastic flower middle out.

Now layer the flowers as you like… you can add as many as you want.  I like to add 5-7 on each, start with the biggest and work you way down to the smallest.

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Take your brad and poke it into the hole in each of the flowers.

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Once you get it threw all the flowers, attach it to the flower clip by spreading the legs apart ( as seen in photo).

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You can now wear it as a clip, or attach it to a stretchy head band.

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You can also take these apart and mix and match them as needed to match your different outfits!

Hope you enjoy these… share this with all your thrifty friends!

They make great gifts for friends or nieces!

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How to make a Candy Bouquet for Easter ~ DIY Easter Project

04/04/2012 3:00 pm · 1 comment

How to make a Candy Bouquet for  Easter ~ By Tiffany
Here’s an Easter idea for neighbors, friends or even that special someone. I love making this simple bouquet for all occasions, birthdays, Christmas, even for the Fourth of July. I love how simple this bouquet is to make and yet looks like you put a lot of effort into it. Shh! I won’t tell if you won’t. :)  You can also make this same arrangement using Easter bags weighted at the bottom and by adding Styrofoam to the bag. I hope y’all have a beautiful and blessed Easter.
Supplies Needed
  • 1 vase 9 inch x 5.4 inch
  • tissue paper, your choice of print
  • candy, your choice/desired sizes ( I use fun size and regular size)
  • 12 inch wooden skewers or wooden dowel rods
  • jelly beans, Hershey miniatures, Nestle’ Nest Eggs or whatever you choose to fill vase.
  • scissors
  • packing tape, heavy duty
Directions
Fill vase with desired amount of candy. Tape wooden dowels or skewers to candy, set aside. Using a glue gun will melt the chocolate and or the plastic wrap. Remove plastic wrap from tissue paper. Open up the tissue paper and lay flat, cut directly down the middle of the paper. 
Take 3 pieces of tissue paper and interchange prints stacking them on top of each other at an angle. Scrunch paper at the bottom and cut off end making a small hole. Push tissue paper into vase. Start arranging candy by sticking candy skewers or dowels into vase. Fill with more miniature candy or jelly beans. If desired, put a bow around the vase. Deliver!
Notes: When using wooden dowels, I prefer filling the vase with jelly beans, because dowels are thicker than skewers and filling the vase with chocolate doesn’t hide the dowels as well. I use the wooden dowels instead of skewers when I have a heavy weighted candy like peeps or large boxed sized skittles. You can always use dowels and skewers together, using the dowels for more heavy weighted candy and the skewers for the lighter weighted candy.

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Twilight Breaking Dawn part 1 on pre-order for under 20 bucks

01/29/2012 7:02 am · 2 comments

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I (Two-Disc Special Edition) - order now for only $19.99 for both disc, and it’s eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping!

If you are like Sarah and I (yes, I am secure in my manhood) we like these a lot. And I have to say I thought this movie is the best of the series, so far ;)

So don’t miss out and be the first to get it to show with your friends, make it a girl night in, with some popcorn, ice cream and have fun!

 

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Apple Sticky Note Pad for Teacher Appreciation week coming up

01/17/2012 2:52 pm · 12 comments

Teacher Appreciation gift

Have you started thinking about what to get your child’s teacher at school for Teacher Appreciation Week? Do you even know when it is?

This year it is May 2nd thru 6th, with the actual day being May 3rd!

Here is a cheap, useful and cute gift to get them. It is a Apple Sticky Note Pad, and even comes with the soft foam holder like expensive apples come with. And the best part about it – two things – Its only $1.98 and its FREE shipping! It takes about 5-6 weeks to receive it so order now!

 

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LED color changing faucet for under 6 bucks shipped – so fun

12/07/2011 12:00 pm · 1 comment

These are so fun. Simply attache the LED unit to your faucet and enjoy the changing Colors! These change colors based on the temperature of the water. Red is Hot and Blue is warm, and green is cold. These will totally help your kids be safe when turning on the water, and are so fun to look at.

Get one of these LED color changing adapters for $5.70 with free shipping!

 

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LED shoe laces only 4.29 with free shipping

12/07/2011 10:22 am · 2 comments

I would of died for these when I was younger… Get these awesome LED light up shoe laces for your kids, nieces or nephews, or maybe even you! These would also make great safety gifts to strap to a bike for at night, or a back pack since it is dark when a lot of kids go to school in the morning.

For only $4.29 with 6% off and Free Shipping! These will be the stand out gift in their stocking this year! And if you get 5 of them then the price drops to $3.45 and still get free shipping!

  • Three functions: always on, quick flash and slow flash.
  • Always on time: 30 hours
  • Flashing time: 60-80 hours.
  • Ordinary use time: 2-3 months.

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Must have foldable water bottle

12/07/2011 7:02 am · 2 comments

These really are a must have around the house. These Foldable Water Bottles (half a liter) are so nice to have. If you do any kind of hiking, biking, camping, food storage, or even if you are like us and have to send your kids to school with a water bottle, these are the best. With the cap and the d-ring clip for it you can hang it, roll it up or cram it into your pocket, or purse. Dont carry those bulky water bottles, use this reusable and foldable water bottle instead and save room in your purse!

And at only $2.29 for one or $2.18 each for 5 of them you can stock up on a great item to keep around!!! AND don’t forget FREE SHIPPING

 

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Universal tablet holder under 10 bucks with free shipping

12/06/2011 4:02 pm · 0 comments

If you are like our family, putting on a movie in the car on a long drive is a mental life saver! Use your Ipad or Xoom or any other tablet as a TV screen with this universal device holder! Attach it to the head rest, or above on the ceiling, or any where the kids can all see it. For only $9.99 and with free shipping it makes a great stocking stuffer idea

 

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Must have Ipad, Iphone accessory gifts for Christmas

12/06/2011 12:02 pm · 0 comments

Do you have an Apple product, like an Ipad, Iphone, or Ipod? These are some basic must have accessories that you will need to keep up with your technology. These are some clear plastic screen protectors, some Ipad cases, along with charging docks, wires, chargers for your car. These will make some great stocking stuffers for your Apple techy – And get them with FREE SHIPPING and get 6% off with code: FP6OFF 

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