Miss Congeniality Birthday Party?My birthday is coming up in March and I noticed that the Miss Congeniality 2 movie was coming out, I saw the first one and loved it. I know it would be perfect if my friends and I went to see it. The only thing is I don't know how to tie in the Miss Congeniality theme.
How to make a lovely presentation of plated food.I am trying to figure out ways to present chicken salad for a formal or at the very least an upscale luncheon. I plan to use my Azalea dishes and want the plate to look very exciting visually or professionally done. I have searched the Net to find "decoration" or "pretty presentation" without much success. Sure would appreciate any help.
Thanks, Mitzi
Buying Atomizer Bottles?I am going to make gifts, and would like to have pretty glass atomizer bottles. Could you please tell me where I could purchase these? Thanks!
Making Your Own Party Favors Goodie Bags Out Juice BoxesHaving a party for your child or making goodies for child's classmates? Save your snack size juice boxes, cut off the top, cover them with construction paper, decorate however you like and add a pipe cleaner for the handle.
Spice Up a Bowling Birthday Party?My name is Caitlin and my birthday is on April 7. I have NO idea on what to do for my birthday, and I want to make it special. Last year I had my birthday at my house and it was okay, but all we did was have water fights and do arts and crafts. This year I am inviting guys and I need a GREAT party idea. I want to go canoeing but that is too expensive. I was then thinking bowling, but how can I spice up the bowling to make it a whole lot funner? I really don't want a party at home this year. HELP!
Sesame Street Party for 1 Year Old?I was having a party for my son who is turning one. Does anyone have any cheap ideas for decorations or party bags?
11th Birthday With A Mariachi Singer?I need help with my daughter's 11th birthday party. I have no ideas for a theme. But my husband has hired a mariachi singer to sing at it.
"Who Done It?" PartyI'm interested in having a Who Done It Party. Can anyone tell me how to do one?
Decorating a Stage With a Soccer Theme?I need some ideas on decorating a front stage of a muti-purpose hall. The theme is soccer. Beside hanging up banners and balloons, what can can I do to make the front stage looks attractive?
Gift Certificates, Gift Cards and Premium RebatesIf you receive dated gift certificates or other premium rebates to use in a particular store, note the date on your calendar and which store it is to be redeemed in at least 7 days before the expiration. That way, you will have a reminder while you still have time to do something with it.
Make Place Card Holders From ForksI saw the cutest idea and wanted to share it with all of you. I just love to have my table look special when guests come for dinner. Take a fork and bend the center two tines backwards to form a stand and the outer tines forwards to make a name card holder.
Surprise Retirement and 60th Birthday Party?My mother retires and turns 60 in the same month. I am planning a surprise party to celebrate both and am looking for any and all ideas to help make this an unforgettable celebration.
Love LettersNicer than a bouquet of expensive flowers, a love letter is something to be cherished forever. Check out a book such as "How to write a Love Letter" from your local library and start writing!
Academic Recognition Dinner Centerpieces?I need to come up with an inexpensive centerpiece for an Academic Recognition Dinner for our high school. I need to make 45 centerpieces and would like them to cost only a few dollars each.
Cool Heads and Warm HeartsIf you've ever struggled making the right decision, you may appreciate this story:
Confirmation Gifts for Boys?What kind of gifts can you get for a teenage boy for confirmation?
April Fool's Costume Party?Our church youth group is having a Costume Party on April Fool's Day. I need some ideas for prizes, games, activities, etc. to complete the evening.
Saving Money on a Limo, Tux and Flowers For Prom?I'm a Junior in High school in NY state. (I don't have a date yet but I can take care of that). I need some real wicked money savers when paying for Limo rental, tux rental (w/ shoes), and corsage purchase. I'm really desperate here! So if you know any good places to buy any of these things or any strategies to saving money, let me know ASAP!
How to Make Seed Packet Diapers?I am making favors for a baby shower. They are seed packets in little diapers made out of material. I am looking for instructions to make the little diapers! I am not crafty at all and can't figure it out on my own!
Outdoor Boy and Girl Birthday Party?I am having a 13th girl/boy birthday party at my house and i don't know what to do. I want to have a bonfire in my backyard but i don't know what else to do.
Birthday Party Suggestions For a Boy Who Loves Trucks, Tractors and Animals?My son loves trucks, tractors, and animals. I am having trouble deciding what to do for his birthday that is at the end of June. I am willing to do either an indoor or outdoor party. I would love some suggestions.
Party Supplies Stores?I was wondering if anyone knows of any birthday supply companies who allow you to pay after you recieve your merchandise, I dont carry a credit card. Please help.
Craft for First BirthdayQuilt together enough pieces of material for 2 sides to a bear. You just want the shape of it no nose, no attached arms,etc. Work with newpaper till you get the shape you want. Cut, sew and stuff with polyfil. If you had some discarded baby clothes which belonged to her that would be a sweet keepsake. Also let guests sign it. (I'm SENTIMENTAL!) Also buy a $1 small photo album and cover with the same patchwork print. Hot glue the cover on. Dollar Trees sell crafters foam in shapes, flowers, letters etc. Make this a MY FIRST BIRTHDAY album. Wish I'd thought of this for my childrens 1st birthday.
Games for a Baby Themed Birthday Party?I have decided that I am doing to do a baby themed party for my 13 birthday. I thought the idea was unique because it's the opposite of what is turning 13. I already have the invitations but i need ideas on what kind of games to play.
13th Birthday Blunder?I have been posting on this website throughout planning my party. I already have my ideas and games. I also have already passed out the invitations, but earlier today my mom and I got in an argument, she got really upset, and told me I couldn't have the party.
Birthday Message On TapeMy friend did a neat thing when a large group of us went out to eat for her birthday. She passed a small tape recorder around the table and asked each person to leave her a message. Of course, it was totally impromptu, but that made it even more fun.
Need Birthday Activities for Second BirthdayTurning 2 and need birthday activities to do!
6th Grade Graduation Dinner?I'm in charge of decorations for my daughter's 6th grade graduation dinner. It will be held in the school cafeteria. Does anyone have ideas on inexpensive but nice decorating ideas (table decorations, something for the entrance)?
Shopping For GiftsWhen shopping for that perfect gift, the more time you allow yourself to shop around, the better price you'll find. Last minute shopping trips when gift giving, usually costs you more. Think ahead.
Theme Ideas Graduation Party at our Church?I am hosting the graduation party at our church this year again. I have had many themes and just simply ran out of ideas.. I need some help.
Free Printable Cards or E-cards?Does anyone know of sites that allow free printing of cards or E-cards? I know there must be some. I'm new at this. Also are there sites that have just friendly chat among cleancut adults NOT LOOKING for anything but good conversation?
Ideas For Outfits For Our "Travelling Around The World Themed" School Turn Around Dance?I am completely drawing a blank. Our theme is traveling around the world. Which is a very broad theme but I don't have a lot of time or money. If you could help, that would be awesome!
How Do I Thank My Mom?My mom is so happy about my 13th birthday and she is spending sooooo much money. She is taking 5 kids to wild adventures amusement park (www.wildadventures.net) and she is taking us to a Ryan Cabrera concert. We are renting a hotel and staying overnight. I feel really guilty.
Bar Mitzvah and Graduation Gift Ideas?My niece is graduating high school and my nephew will be Bar Mitzvah this June. Both occasions call for gifts, but being on disability, my funds are very, very tight. Any suggestions?
Soccer Senior Gifts?I was just given the task of making the 7 Seniors on our soccer team their gift from the team. The last few years other girls on the team did this. I would love some ideas, please. Thank you for your help.
Bugs and Spiders Themed Party?My son(6) wants a party with a bugs and spiders theme. It will be a family party with mostly adults and few kids.I need decorating, cake, and favor help.
Highschool Party Suggestions?Does anyone have any suggestion for a highschool 17 year old party ?
The Easy Way to Make a Special PresentWe all know someone who is difficult to buy a present for. Someone who has everything they need and would not appreciate `normal' gifts. Often this will be your parent or an older relative or neighbour, and they can be a problem to buy something for.
Making Veggie TraysWhen making your own veggie tray, it's cheaper to buy a big of carrots to cut them into sticks or make into carrot curls, rather than buying baby carrots.
Quick and Meaningful GiftFor a quick and meaningful gift for anyone, write an acrostic poem. Simply write the person's name down the left side of a sheet of paper, one letter at a time. For each letter, choose a word or words that describe the person. For example,
Movie Set Catering?I would like your advice on the different type of costs or how much it takes for the catering of a movie set, the cast could be let say 100 to 200 people just to mention an amount. Please give me some info on that. Thanks.
Ideas For 77th Birthday Party?I am giving a 77th birthday party for a dear sweet goat farmer. I have picked '77' as the party theme. I am inviting 77 of his friends and family.
School Semi Formal Dance IdeasFor a black and white semi formal dance use black lights. Try hand outs (have them buy cheap things provided by the school, like glow sticks, or just something that will make a statement in the black light.)
Help Me Find a Prom Dress?"I want to go to prom but I can't afford a dress!" Helpful hints from the ThriftyFun community. If you have advice on frugal ways to get a prom dress, please post them below.
Theme For a Mother/Daughter Birthday Party?I need suggestions on theme for birthday party. Also need help with menu. My mother and I have a birthday one week apart. I would like to throw a party for the both of us together. She will be 70 and I will be 50. This party will take place during the winter months.
"The Talented Mr. Ripley" Question?Does anyone know the name of the original french film that the movie" The Talented Mr. Ripley" was based on. I am getting married in a few weeks and want to give it to my bride as a gift as, it is the movie we went to see on our first date.
Middle School SemiFormal Dance Ideas?I'm in the process of planning the 8th Grade Social for my daughters school. Please send me any and all ideas. It is semi-formal but I don't want it to be semifun. Limbo idea is good. Snowball? More details? Please let me know any and all ideas.
Gift Idea - A Trip To The Dollar StoreFor little kids birthdays who don't really need any new, expensive toys, give them some money (like $10) and take them to a Dollar Store where they can pick out 10 different toys that they would like. It is cheap and the kid can have fun picking out whatever they want!
Looking For Baby Themed Postage Stamps? have to send some baby shower invitations. I am looking for postage stamps with baby pictures or something related to a babies or a shower.
Free Gifts Worth More Than MoneyYou don't want to spend money on a gift that won't be appreciated. You don't want to give cash or a gift card that can be lost or expire. Yet you wish to give something. What is a frugal person to do?
Easy Fruit CenterpieceI just saw the cutest table decorations for a mother/daughter banquet and these would be great for any occasion, even a wedding. They used REAL FRUIT. Green apples, yellow apples and oranges with a single artificial flower stuck down inside it (clipped,of course), with a raffia bow tied around it.
High School Senior Dinner Centerpieces and Favors?I need some inexpensive ideas for centerpieces and or favors for a High School Senior Dinner I need approximately 90.
Real Appliances for the KidsOne Christmas, when my niece asked Santa Claus for vacuum cleaner, Santa brought her a small, but real vacuum cleaner, instead of a play one that wouldn't pick up anything.
Pajama Birthday Party for 7 Year Olds?I'm having a P.J. Party for my 7 year old DD. I need some fun game ideas. Any fun tips for snacks or goodie bags would be great also.... We'll be having a pillow fight, blankets on the floor, a movie with popcorn as well as little make your own pizzas and healthy snacks.
Invitations for a Lingerie Party?I'm interested in creating my own paper invitations by using one sheet of paper and folding it for lingerie parties.
Birthday Ideas While Moving Into College Dorms?My 19th birthday falls on the same weekend I move into the dorms at college, hours away from home. I don't know my new roommate and want my birthday to be a good time. Last year's party was terrible since I left the next day and many people had other plans so most people were no shows.
Gypsy Camp Themed Birthday?I'm planning a surprise birthday party for my friend and I have chosen as a theme a Gypsy or Rrom (as is the name they prefer to be called) Camp. For entertainment I plan to have a Mendhi Artist and Tarot and Palm readers, but I'm still looking for games for the guests to play. The guest of honor will be 36. I will appreciate any ideas you can send my way.
Anniversary Dinner Chili?I am planning a very special anniversary dinner for my wife. We are planning on having red wine and chili. What is a good chili recipe to serve with red wine?
Egyptian Feast?My daughter is having an "Egyptian Feast" in her gifted class on Friday. Her teacher asked me to decorate the tables for the food. Does anyone have any suggestions what I can do on a LIMITED budget? Also, I need to include some Egyptian food items; any ideas on that too?
Easy Theme Birthday CakesFor birthday cakes, ice cream or regular, I use a theme napkin and put on the top of the cake. Then I outline the napkin or part of the napkin with piped icing. It looks like a movie premier sheet. The kids love it and you get the true picture!
Parade Floats Ideas For a Scrapbooking Store?I am looking for ideas for a parade float for a scrapbooking store. It has a theme of dragonflies and the parade theme is 100 years of history. Any ideas? I want a really original float.
Golfer's Birthday Party?Can anyone suggest any 70th birthday games, themes or ideas for a male golfer's birthday? We will be in an outdoor setting.
Is the Price of Fuel Keeping You Home for the Holiday Weekend?I was just wondering if the price of gasoline was pinching your budget so that this year you are not going to travel anywhere for Memorial Day Weekend or are staying closer to home than you normally do?
ThriftyFun News - May 27, 2005 - Memorial Day BBQ Tips Online version of the ThriftyFun News. Memorial Day BBQ Tips. Volume Seven, Number 21 May 27, 2005
Rubber Duck invitations?I'm having a baby shower in late June for a niece. I'd like to decorate with Rubber Ducks as a theme. I know it will not be hard to get decorations together, but I'd love invitations with ducks on them. Has anyone seen them or has a cute idea of how to make them?
Just Moved - Birthday Ideas For a Lonely Boy?My husband just got home from a year overseas and a week later they moved us to a new state. My son turns 7 on the 18th but has no friends here at our new base to invite. He's really depressed and his Dad and I want to plan a really fun day to show him that it's family that counts most. Any ideas to cheer my lonely little guy up?
Double Birthday Party Dilemma?My daughter is turning 2 in September, we have been talking about and making loose plans for her birthday since we have a few months. My husband brought up the idea of having a double birthday with one of my daughter's playmates because their birthdays are around the same time and because the playmate's family is very small. I didn't agree but said that we would talk about it.
Tips Jar Gift for a Hairdresser - "Moving Out On Your Own" GiftA friend of ours is graduating high school in a few weeks and informed us that she is moving out of state as she was accepted to one of the top hairstylist schools in the United States. She also informed us that she may have to live on her own for the first time.
Recipe Box as "Moving Out On Your Own" GiftAnother "moving out on your own" gift I did recently for a friend was to make a recipe box. I bought a nice wooden recipe box and placed one unopened package of blank recipe cards inside.
Lullabies and Fairy Tales Parade Ideas?I need any ideas to decorate a car for the fourth of July parade! The theme to our car is Lullabies and Fairy Tales (We're adveritising for a local daycare center). We are having people dress up as different characters and such but I need some decoration ideas! We need to decorate our car with streamers, signs, music notes, etc.
Lights Instead of Candles?I want to have lights on all the tables at a party we are having for my father in August but because of the number of children I don't want to even consider candles. The colors are red and blue and while I will have some twinkle lights, there could be a problem with plugging them in. Any suggestions on ways to use jars, coloring them or decorating them and then placing them over those battery operated candles? Any other suggestions appreciated.
Cotton Ball and a Spoon GameFill a large bowl with cotton balls. Give each player a spoon and place a target bowl or container for each player a short distance away. The person who carries the most cotton balls in a spoon to his/her bowl wins.
Golf Themed Party?My son wants a golf theme party. I need help finding places that sell decorations for that or any useful ideas. I've searched the web and all I can find is plates and napkins. I need things like decorations, pinatas, etc.
Sayings for an Ordination Cake?Please answer soon. I am having a cake made for my son's ordination. I am doing a picture cake with a picture of him when he was 3 looking at Bible. I need a cute saying to put on it.
Decorating a Hall for My Birthday?Well I am having a 15th birthday party. It is going to be a dance in October. I need some advice on how to decorate the hall that i am going to have it in. What colors i should go with? I really like the baby colors lke baby blue, light pink and yellow.
The Gift of a Special WeekendFor our parents' wedding anniversary one year (when my siblings and I were still at home, in school and 2 of us had jobs). We wanted to do something really special for them, other than the usual gifts we gave.
Summer Vacation Picture GiftsWith summer vacations looming, it is time to take lots of pictures. I ALWAYS get two copies. When giving a picture to someone, I put it in a frame. (Thrift stores always have frames for very little cost.) If you have several pictures to give someone, place them in a small album. This is a very welcome gift of pleasant memories.
A Home Cooked Meal as a GiftFor my parent's most recent wedding anniversary, my sister had ran out of ideas on what to give them as a gift. So she called them up (lives close by) and told them to not make any plans for dinner. Sis prepared them a home cooked meal, complete with an entree, 2 kinds of veggies, salad, rolls, dessert and a jug of tea. Then she took it to them.
Planning a Party For Teen Boys (and Adults)?My cousin's birthday is July 18th. My aunt and I have no clue what kind of birthday he wants or what we are going to do for his birthday. We want it to be a out of this world, awesome, fantastic, positively astounding party. But us being girls we have no clue what to do for him.
Church Mars Party?We are requesting suggestions for a Mars Party celebration for our church. We are going to do the party on the night that the planet Mars is closest to the earth. We would like some suggestions for games/activities that we could do that would have the Mars theme in them.
Thanks, Penny from Texas
Backyard Beach Party?My daughter is turning four in a week. she loves the beach and wants a beach party outside in our back yard. I have supplies and food. I just need help with some do-it-yourself ideas for decorating the front and back yard. we have a large garage, I am fairly crafty. any ideas would be great.
Give a Recipe as a GiftA good gift idea is to get your favorite recipe, (front and back) put it in a frame and hot glue utensils on the frame (for example wooden spoons, soup ladle, cookie cutters,) whatever goes well with the recipe. Add a raffia bow.
Fun Centerpiece Ideas?I need ideas I can make for centerpieces as well as activities for a 50th birthday. We want it to be fun and have lots of humor.
3 Year Anniversary Tips?Our 3 year wedding anniversary is soon. I want to something creative and fun for my husband. We are on a limited budget. Any moneyless ideas?
Game Ideas For a Quilting Group Party?I am having a party for my quilting group at Church. It is in my home and I have the menu planned but need help in a game or some sort of entertaining idea that would be enjoyed by all. Thanks so much for your ideas.
Gift Ideas for School Staff?I am on the PTA board and we are trying to figure out a new birthday gift to give staff members this year. Since we have a limited budget and must buy for many, we are trying to keep it inexpensive. Last year we had a poem that came with a bunch of small items.
Wild West Birthday Party?I am holding a Wild West themed party in my garden for myself and my daughter's 16th birthday party. We have already thought of hiring a bucking bronco, but would like some suggestions for other entertaining ideas.
Ethiopian Flag CakeI make a lot of cakes. I decided that since I was going to an Ethiopia Celebration that I would make something exciting. So I made an Ethiopian Flag. The cake is vanilla made from scratch. Then I made homemade butter icing and created this beautiful flag.
Party For a Beauty School Graduate?My daughter is 19 years old and she has been going to beauty school. In september she will be graduating and getting her license. I would love to throw her a big party but my crafty ideas are pretty much gone. I need help in planning it.
Custom Books for FriendsI save all kinds of stickers, colored paper, string, beads, fabrics, jokes, cartoons, anecdotes, etc. I then buy $1.00 mini photo albums and make custom books for friends.
Pool Party IdeasTips for throwing a pool party. Post your ideas.
Bob The Builder Party?My son will be turning 3 in September and I'd like to do a Bob the Builder themed party. If anyone out there has any suggestions on party games or whatever else using these characters, I'd love to hear them.
What is a Floating Shower?I was wanting to know if anyone can tell me about a baby shower that's called a floating shower. I don't know anything about it, hopefully some of you all do.
Baseball Party?I want to have a birthday party for my son who is turning seven. We have a baseball theme and have planned to have a pinata. What other games would be fun? Since his birthday is in August, school friends are not always available so I do not know how many kids will be there.
The Wiggles Birthday Party With Dancing?My son loves "The Wiggles", he also loves to dance. I wanted to have a birthday party that incorporates dancing. What fun activities could I do with a Wiggles theme?
Free Cool Party Invitations?I am going to have my 14th birthday party at a fancy restaurant and I do not know what kind of cool looking cheap invitations to give out! I don't know what they are going to look like or anything! Please post ideas!
Gift Ideas For a Business Partner?I have a good business partner, and his birthday is coming in 2 months. I want to get him a great, unusual gift, but I couldn't find anyone who can help me with it. The problem is that I'm busy, and do not have enough time to think about it. I'm ready to pay some money for a good ideas.
Consuming Fire Centerpiece for ChurchI am making a artificial fire centerpiece. My recommendation is first get a string of lights that run by battery, red shiny tissue paper, shiny satin material in red and orange color, and a small jar from Michaels.
Groceries for a GiftWhen a my birthday rolled around, one year, my Mom wanted to know what gift to get me. I had started trying to eat healthier than as usual. I suggested that she give me a gift card for a local supermarket. She was baffled, so I told her that I'd just be buying fresh fruits & veggies with it. This seemed to please her and it helped me out as well.
Disco Decorations?I'm supposed to organize the decorations for a school disco coming up in september. it's for years 7-9. Do you have any ideas? Balloons and streamers are pretty ordinary and the hall is average sized so they won't really have an effect on its appearance; i need ideas for colour schemes and low budget decorations that will create a partying atmosphere.
Whiskey Rebellion Float Ideas?We have a parade and need to make a float for a Whiskey Rebellion (America freedom thing) we have a lot of room but don't have much money.
Representing Colors Biblically?My church is hosting a rainbow tea party and we are trying to think of themes for each table using the bible. Can you help by suggesting how each color of the rainbow could be represented bibically?
Ideas for a "Black Out" High School Dance?I am a senior in high school and I am on student council. I am in charge of planing our 1st school dance and I want to make it really fun because we don't have a good history of attendance. The theme is "Black Out" and everything is going to be black and dark. Any ideas on anything to add or sell?
Inexpensive Party In New Zealand?I am turning 40 in October. I would like to have an inexpensive but fun get together of about 20 of my girlfriends. I live in a small town in New Zealand and we are in the middle of a very cold and chilly winter.
Blow Pop Centerpieces?I am trying to make favors for our reception out of blow pop suckers, we are trying to wrap them in a shiny paper and make them look like flower bouquets, but so far we can't get them to look like flowers, any suggestions on how to make them look more like flowers?
Hip-Hop Hollywood in Hawaii Sleepover?I am turning 13 soon and I want to have a Hip-hop Hollywood in Hawaii sleepover theme. My mom doesn't want it to be expensive. If anyone has any ideas on how I should decorate or games we could play, please let me know.
Centerpieces for Teachers Welcome Back Luncheon?We are planning a Welcome Back luncheon for the teachers at our school. I was trying to think of a neat centerpiece to put on the tables. I need 12 of them. I was thinking of tying a ribbon on one chair from each table so that a lucky teacher could have a keepsake from the event.
Graduation Basket Ideas?My ex-boyfriend and good friend is graduating from high school soon and I want to get him a basket and fill it with all sorts of things. The problem is I don't really know what to get him and I'm running out of money. I've already made him some mix tapes and gotten some stuff from his favorite TV shows and put that stuff in, I just want to put a lot more in and make it really special.
