This week officially marks 5 years of The Thrifty Pineapple. Wow! I never thought I would be here when I started posting on Instagram 5 years ago. A few months ago, I heard someone say “Don’t be afraid of work that has ...
Cheers to Five Years of Thrifty Pineapple
This week officially marks 5 years of The Thrifty Pineapple. Wow! I never thought I would be here when I started posting on Instagram 5 years ago. A few months ago, I heard someone say “Don’t be afraid of work that has no end.” That just hit me because I love Thrifty Pineapple and it’s truly a passion project, but can be daunting at times with the endless photos and posting and ...
Pineapple Themed Party
I LOVE a themed party, so to celebrate Thrifty Pineapple turning 5 and kicking off summer we threw a pineapple themed party. We celebrated all fruits, of course, but the pineapple was the start. The party was casual and we kept it small with close friends. We also had a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Pineapple Themed Party Menu I wouldn't say I'm a minimalist when ...
6 Ways to Save Money on Parties
Not only can parties be stressful (which we covered here) they can also be expensive! Food, drinks, activities, decor, etc. it can all add up very quickly! I feel like this might be the number one reason why people don't throw parties, well that and the cleaning issue. Here are 6 ways to save money on parties for your next one! 6 Ways to Save Money on Parties 1. Digital ...
How To Make A Balloon Garland in Less Than an Hour
I have seen balloon garland's all over Pinterest and all over my Instagram feed. I was determined to make one, and I did it! So here's how to make a balloon garland in less than an hour. I highly recommend having a partner because it will make it more efficient and speed up the whole process. How To Make A Balloon Garland What You'll Need Electric Air Balloon ...
Summer Workwear Inspiration (Day to Night)
Dressing for work in the summer can be difficult, it’s typically hot outside and cold in the office with A/C blasting. I wanted to share some summer workwear outfit inspiration to help you in your 9-5. It feels like my social calendar has ramped up lately with it staying light outside longer, I am finding my evenings being jammed back with happy hours, book clubs, dinners and ...
My Number One Secret For Parties
Do not feel like you have to do it all! My number one secret for parties is store bought! For the Pineapple Party, I went with storebought food and pre-made flower arrangements. It's all about presentation anyways, so take away the stress of being a chef and a florist and just opt for the store bought route. Food Trays from Sam's Club All of my girlfriends swear by Sam's ...
7 Tips for Stress-Free Party Planning
Parties are always super fun, but they can be super stressful. I LOVE throwing parties, and I try to have stress-free party planning! I threw an epic Flamingo Fling a few years ago (read all about it here), and I wanted to throw a very special Pineapple Party in honor of The Thrifty Pineapple turning 5. So many people on Instagram shared that party planning is stressful, so ...
A Weekend Staycation At The 21c Hotel Bentonville
Jared and I enjoyed a weekend staycation at the 21c Hotel in Bentonville while also exploring the summer series at Crystal Bridges (read more about that here). We've walked passed this hotel so many times and even gotten drinks at their restaurant, The Hive, but never had the opportunity to stay here until now. Jared actually learned about 21c before we even moved here through ...
