• martial arts
    family - Health - parenting

    Martial Arts and Kids #fitness #WordlessWednesday

    July 21, 2015 - By 

      My girls kick butt. Well, I think they kick butt. Our girls have been taking martial arts for many years now. The daughter on the right hand side started when she was four years old. If you visit this blog often then you know that she has special needs. As a little person, she also had a hip that did not function well. An orthopaedic surgeon at one point indicated to me that she needed extra help with gross motor movements. After she was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a brain injury sustained from prenatal…

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    family - Health - infertility - parenting

    5 Lesser Known Customs Once Used as Fertility Treatments

    July 21, 2015 - By 

    Fertility treatment is common for the 1 in 6 people struggling with infertility. But what about infertility and fertility customs throughout cultures and history? I often write about infertility and assisted reproductive therapies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). I thought it might be interesting to research some fertility customs and traditions throughout history. Before modern science, humans used rituals as their fertility treatments, trying almost everything under the sun to get pregnant. Fertility Treatments – Some Oddball Approaches There have been some highly creative customs and rituals used by people over time to get pregnant. These fertility treatments were thought to…

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    family - parenting

    Famous Siblings You Might Not Know

    July 20, 2015 - By 

    This picture is a bit old now but these girls are more famous than ever I think. Famous Siblings You May Not Know It seems like we’re all obsessed with famous siblings. I know I am. Not sure why exactly, but I think it’s because it’s nice to see a family connection with celebrities. They feel more real, I think. We all know about Chloe and Kim, the Olsen twins, and the Jonas brothers, but here are some famous siblings and their lesser known siblings you might not know about. Famous Siblings and Their not so Famous Counterparts In these sibling…

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    family

    Shoot For the Moon with Chamilia Charms

    July 17, 2015 - By 

    Let’s be honest here. Most of us love pretty things. I am absolutely a fan of all that shines, sparkles or dangles. I have many earrings I adore and a bracelet I love because it reminds me of every single holiday gift from my husband and children. Chamilia jewelry is just like that. There’s a gorgeous series of pretty charms you can buy once you purchase a pretty bracelet in the colour of your liking. Then load it up, or wait for the gifts. I enjoy having bracelets like these because the kids and my husband always know what to…

  • Health - parenting

    Share Your Best Carefree Life Hacks Twitter Party and #Giveaway

    July 16, 2015 - By 

    Times have changed. Thank heavens for progress. When I was a teen I remember waiting endlessly for my period to start as if it were some great mystical force of nature that would transform me into someone grownup and sophisticated. And then it happened and my period was well, less than magical. It was also sometimes unpredictable and it was often heavier than I anticipated. It sometimes led to some near disasters. Hacks of any sort, period or otherwise, were not on my radar back then. I became the master of my own limited repertoire of period tricks. The jacket waist…

  • pregnancy
    family - Health - parenting

    Getting Pregnant – 5 Things to Do for You and Your Baby

    July 16, 2015 - By 

    If getting pregnant is something you’re thinking about, there are a few things you should do to ensure that when you become pregnant, both you and the baby can be as healthy and as happy as possible. Getting pregnant is about more than just conceiving. It’s also about preparing for what comes next. So do what you can to get your body and mind ready for the coming nine months and beyond. Getting Pregnant Prep Getting pregnant should be approached with a clear idea of what you’re getting yourself into. Pregnancy is nine months of being uncomfortable. It’s also nine months…

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    active family travel - Travel - Uncategorized

    Five Reasons to Stay at Certified Disney Resorts in Florida #travel

    July 14, 2015 - By 

    Disney is always a crowdpleaser. It is the one trip pretty much every family should take. But how do you know where to stay and how to save money? And should you stay at a Certified Disney Resort or should you choose a different option? If you’re planning to visit Disney World, staying at a certified Disney resort is a great way to fully enjoy the park without a lot of headaches. Staying at Disney resorts allows better access to the park, less headaches, and more fun. In the end, it takes away so much of the hassle that can go along with…

  • parenting

    Work It Like a RockStar! Six Business Lessons From Gene Simmons

    July 13, 2015 - By 

    Lately I have been thinking a lot about business and how we function as business people. Every entrepreneur out there in 2015 knows that the economy and workplace have changed dramatically in the last 10 years. The digital economy, email, the workplace and the business of social media have all changed the nature of work. The fact that I have a social media consulting business, as owner of Thrifty Mom Media, and a blog here in this space, is proof of how the market has changed. The culture of technology has given me a space to build and operate a…

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    family - Food

    Summery Watermelon Raspberry Slushie Recipe

    July 12, 2015 - By 

    What could be more summery and refreshing than a watermelon slushies recipe? Well, maybe a watermelon raspberry slushie, right? Everyone loves watermelon. But the thing about watermelon is that sometimes those massive melons ripen so fast there’s not enough time to eat them by the slice. Same can be said for raspberries. We always have some in the container that turn to jam before we can eat them. So what’s a smart shopper to do? Well, take the rest of the melon before it goes to waste and chop it up to use as a refreshing crowd-pleasing beverage, like watermelon…

  • family - parenting

    Long Weekends – Ideas to Make Summer Fantastic

    July 10, 2015 - By 

    Long weekends. Is there anything better? During the summer, long weekends are the end-all, be-all. The weather is nice, the family is together, and there are three glorious days to do whatever. But what whatever should you do? Here are some ideas to make long weekends fantastic. Long Weekends, FTW! Long weekends are perfect family time, but what can you do to make that family time memorable? There are tons of options for you and your clan to make the most of long weekends this summer, and in the months to come. [tweetthis]Have you ever tried camping out in your…