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    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…

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    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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    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…

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    Inside Out Rice Krispies Treats

    July 8, 2015 - By 

    Inside Out is a smash hit at the theatres and reviews are rolling in fast. Not so surprisingly almost everyone I have heard from loved this adorable movie by Disney Pixar. Inside Out has given people of all ages a good chuckle this summer. It highlights the emotions battling inside a little girl, Riley’s head and body after she is forced to move with her family to San Francisco. Inside Out features some amazing voice actors such as Amy Poehler as Joy. Have you seen Inside Out Yet yet? It’s such a funny and well done movie about the complex…

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    5 Things to Do Before Buying a Refrigerator

    July 7, 2015 - By 

    Buying a refrigerator is a great way to reduce your energy consumption and cost. Newer refrigerators have much better energy efficiency than older models, and that efficiency saves money in the long run. If you’re considering buying a refrigerator, like we are right now, there are some things you can do to make it a relatively painless experience. Tips for Buying a Refrigerator You would think that buying a refrigerator would be a simple thing, but a fridge is a major purchase and it needs to last. It pays to do some research and planning before just going out and…

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    family - Health - infertility - parenting

    Nine More Things We Want You To Know About Infertility. All The Feelings Are Real #ohip4ivf #onpoli

    July 6, 2015 - By 

    There are babies everywhere right now. Facebook is a constant eruption of sonogram pictures and people are forever happily announcing the birth of their babies. It’s a super challenging time of year for so many reasons. Spring and summer forces everyone outdoors and strollers are plentiful, which is wonderful for so many reasons AND it’s also painful for those still trying to conceive. It can be even more devastating for those who have recently miscarried. [tweetthis]1 in 6 struggle 2 conceive. Many r infertile as a result of other health issues #ohip4ivf #onpoli[/tweetthis] 1 in 6 struggle to conceive. Many…

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    family - Health - homes - parenting

    5 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Effectively and Naturally

    July 5, 2015 - By 

    I live in an area that seems full of ants in spring and summer months, so I’m always on the look out for new ways to get rid of ants. However, I have kids, so I really don’t want to use pesticides or other chemicals, unless I absolutely have to. Ants can be super persistent once they are in your home. Sometimes you need to take action quickly to remove them. That’s why I’ve put together a list of effective, natural ways to get rid of ants. Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants Ants. I can’t stand those little…

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    family - Food

    Watch for my Fiesta Summer Entertaining Pinterest Takeover

    July 3, 2015 - By 

    I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it. Come on now. Cut me some slack, at least I didn’t sing it to you. Trust me nobody wants to hear that. Summer is my favourite season, and as you well know social media is one of my favourite things in the world. And social media that combines my happiness pinning awesome-ness for a brand that I love, on Pinterest, is such a treat I can hardly stand it. What a fun way to spend my summer! Starting today I am doing a Pinterest takeover for Fiesta Dinnerware. Remember that gorgeous…

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    First EVER Christina Knows Best – DIONO Travel Changer For Baby Review #travel #baby

    July 2, 2015 - By 

    Welcome to Christina!! Soon to be Mama who is also my new awesome vlogger and baby product reviewer. Follow her on twitter too @crissyknowsbest. She’s incredibly funny and how cute is she? She actually thinks she’s getting out of the house after baby is born. Just kidding. Of course she is. She’ll be travelling in no time with the help of cute and useful baby products like this Diono travel changer for baby. Christina reviews the DIONO Travel changer for baby seen above. It’s a Thrifty Momma’s Tips exclusive product review! Huge thank you to the lovely and humorous Christina!…