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    My 2014 Word of the Year Is…

    January 6, 2014 - By 

    As it is January and the month of giving intense thought to goals and resolutions, I wanted to take some time to define a philosophy for myself this year. A word that defines my business life, and my personal life and drives my activity for 2014.   Last year, I chose the word Health as my catalyst propelling me forward towards a better level of fitness and healthy living for my entire family. I think we tried despite the many challenges that were thrown into our path this past year. I am still a health blogger. Most weeks 80 %…

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    Kidz Bop 24 and Christmas CD Review

    January 3, 2014 - By 

    My kids are musically at a challenging age. Oh, they love music. All kinds of music. My youngest got an iPod Nano for Christmas and so we have been adding tunes and constructing a Playlist for her. At nine-years-old, this kid loves a range of eclectic music — from Michael Buble to Katie Perry. But some of the music she adores, or thinks she adores has lyrics I don’t want her repeating or hearing. So how do you juggle that? KidzBop Christmas Well KidzBop answers that question quite tidily, thank you. KidzBop Christmas arrived here on New Year’s Eve and…

  • infertility - Parenting

    My 5 Best Read 2013 Infertility Posts #ohip4ivf #onpoli

    January 1, 2014 - By 

    Wherever possible in 2013 I have written on infertility and adoption here in this space on thrifty momma’s tips. Healthy families are the building blocks for everything in society. They are our reason to keep going, to keep moving and growing and making the world better every day. Some of you might have visited to read these posts that mean so much to me and some might be visiting for the first time today. I wanted to share here five of my best read infertility posts from 2013.  Happy New Year!  https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=594 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=621 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=636 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=358 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=603 Now if you are…

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    Circling Five 2014 Social Media Predictions

    December 31, 2013 - By 

          Five 2014 Social Media Predictions   I love what social media brings to business. I enjoy training, predicting, consulting and executing digital marketing programs and I love happy clients. In fact, 2013 was a rapid period of growth here at Thrifty Momma’s Tips and Thrifty Mom Media too. In the past year, I built numerous successful case studies and programs tailored to a wide range of clients seeking to understand social.  I don’t, for a minute, rest on past accomplishments. The last few weeks have been spent strategizing and predicting where my business needs to go in 2014.…

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    Health and Fitness Review in Light of the New Year

    December 31, 2013 - By 

    Last year, I took a word as my mantra for the year. My goal. My defining philosophy. Today I am spending some time taking a recap of that year in fitness. And I am disappointed. My goal was health and healthy living. I tried hard. Until my Mom got sick and passed away unexpectedly and the whole family came off the rails for a period of time. Working out seemed a bit pointless and the process of planning a funeral kind of felt like life was trying to kick me in the head after declaring a goal of health and…

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    There’s Sunshine in Your Cereal – Fortified Cereals with Vitamin D

    December 30, 2013 - By 

    It’s no secret that Vitamin D is missing at this time of year. Winter days, short on daylight, rob the body of some vitamins needed to absorb other vitamins. Did you know that 85 % of Canadian children do not meet the required daily recommendation for dietary vitamin D? That can wreak havoc on physical and emotional health, which is why fortified cereals matter. Around here, in this part of Canada, and this family, vitamin D is something we notice when it is missing. My Mom supplemented for years on doctor’s orders. It’s a common theme for many seniors. I…

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    Philosophy Miracle Worker Review

    December 27, 2013 - By 

    Funny thing, but after forty, your skin care needs change drastically. Women’s skin care products like Philosophy – Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer 56g/2oz are formulated to boost skin that is showing signs of aging and wear and tear. I lusted after, but had never used this product until I attended Blissdom Canada in the fall in Mississauga. Philosophy was one of the sponsors at the blogging event and, as such, they were handing out samples and chatting up bloggers in their restful lounge. After a skin care consultation, it was determined I needed this line: Miracle Worker. I tried…

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    I’ve Misplaced My Joy – On Holiday Grief

    December 24, 2013 - By 

    I knew the holidays would be hard, but I didn’t expect this. I’ve been crying for days on and off and I am trying my damnedest not to ruin the holidays for my kids. But I miss my Mom. And I’ve clearly misplaced my joy. Holiday grief is challenging this season.     Christmas Eve Day and Holiday Grief It’s Christmas Eve Day, the culmination of a season weighty with emotion. A time for joy and celebration and yet the closer we get to Christmas, the more I seem to be crying. In quiet moments, my heart replays a continuous…

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    DK Canada Gift Books #TMMGG2013

    December 24, 2013 - By 

    This will be the final entry in my 2013 Gift Guide. Looking for the perfect last minute gift for the reader on your list? Or maybe you want a lasting gift for a birthday coming up soon. Look one of these three DK Canada books up fast. Hint: you can click on the linked title below and order immediately from Amazon.   James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Postersfor the fan boy in your life. This one goes to my darling husband and I can’t think of a more perfect book frankly. Husband has read, seen and purchased every 007 thing…

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    Hold The Date: Images of Hope #abhc4ivf #abpoli

    December 23, 2013 - By 

    If you are, like me, watching your new year and new calendar fill up fast, then now is the time to mark down Images of Hope 2014 in Calgary, Alberta. Hold the date for Saturday, March 8, 2014.  Know someone trying to figure out how to pay for in vitro fertilization in Alberta? Then pass this information on to them or tweet it out directly to them.           Last year’s event sold out so mark your calendars now!  Tickets will go on sale in early January for $125 each or $850 for a table of eight. You…