This post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. Any purchases made via qualifying links equal a small commission for me. Is this year the worst in recent memory for allergies? I am waking up stuffed up and my ears get that crazy itch that heads right straight for my throat every morning. When Pollen Counts Are High Not surprising, because the pollen is so heavy in the air right now, I can literally see it every day. There are many times I look outside and it actually kind of looks like snow. But it’s pollen – huge…
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This is a sponsored post written by me for QUID. I received compensation for this content. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. Diversifying income streams has never been more vital for online content marketers, bloggers and writers. Here’s what I am doing this year to stay alive and afloat here. A Dynamic Landscape It’s no secret that content marketing has changed. There are many ways to make money online with both passive and active income. When I started writing here on Thrifty Mommas Tips and sharing our stories, sponsored posts were my bread and butter.…
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“Time is a slippery thing: lose hold of it once and its string might sail out of your hands forever.” – Anthony Doerr This June was a rapid-fire month of change that I am still trying hard to process, or deny, or maybe a bit of both, actually. Watching Your Teen Grow Up In June, my younger daughter and I left for Missouri and we had a fun-filled week of helicopter rides, fishing charters, cycling, exploring and learning to golf. See 24 Hours in Fulton Missouri for a little taste of that. We returned home to the end of the…
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It is not really the Fourth of July without a display of fireworks at night to make a spectacular end to the celebration. Fireworks shows take place throughout the country during the Fourth of July. Most cities make a huge deal of Independence Day and rightfully so. However, there are a few cities across the United States that outdo the other cities when it comes to spectacular fireworks displays. Take Note for Independence Day So take note of these for this year or next and make a plan to be there during July 4th celebrations! Where is the Best City…
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What do Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Arnold Schwarzenegger and J.K. Rowling have in common? Hint: it’s all about the month of July. A Little July Trivia July is the seventh month of the year in the internationally-accepted Gregorian Calendar. At one time, July was known as “Augustus” in honor of Julius Caesar who was born in July. Around here it’s my favourite month. Why? Because it’s my birthday month too and my older daughter has a birthday July 2. Of course, Canada Day is always July 1st and that’s one that I love as a Canadian. Canada Day launches…
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Post contains some affiliate links as a service to readers. Humidity in your home can have a major impact on comfort levels. If the air is too wet, it can feel too warm, or as many would say, it feels too “close.” High humidity can also damage your furniture and ruin your electronic equipment, such as your computer, stereo or television, especially if it’s in conjunction with high temperatures. Too Wet? Too Dry? On the other hand, if the air is too dry, it can cause your skin to feel itchy and your nose to crackle and sometimes give you…
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Gifts for men can be difficult to find sometimes. I mean what exactly do they want? Clothes? Doubtful. Tools? Sometimes, but not every Dad, friend, brother or partner is a Tim, the Tool Man, Taylor. So what’s the answer to your gift-giving needs? Well, if you have a partner, friend or relative who loves to read, the men’s edition of Sweet Reads subscription box is just perfect. Gifts for Readers For all those Dads, friends, brothers, partners and husbands who love to read, we give thanks. Why? Well, because for you gift giving is a little bit simpler. You can…
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What do Margaret Thatcher, great lattes, Winston Churchill and the Berlin Wall all have in common? If you answered Fulton Missouri then you are clearly an exceptionally clever human. What is So Special About Fulton? Fulton Missouri is such a curious and compelling spot. This tiny town has roughly 13,000 people, unless the two local universities are in session then the population might swell a bit higher, but it’s definitely got the small town Americana vibe all year round. So how did this central Missouri town secure its place in history? History and Where to Start When you only have…
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Happy Canada Day from my family to yours! This is one of my favourite Canada Day photos from years gone by. We love Canada Day here because, of course we are Canadian, and also my older daughter has a birthday the day right after Canada Day. So it is always a Happy Canada Day here! Wishing You the Happiest of Canada Days! Happy Canada Day and where did June go? June is such a crazy chaotic and fast month. To be truthful, it is not my favourite. While I genuinely adore the warmer weather, I do find that MANY…
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By Ainsley Schuck My daughter wrote this recently for a school project. I asked for her permission to share it here. This was her reflection for art about separation anxiety and how starting school felt when she was 6. That girl right there is trapped. She’s trapped in her own feelings. She’s stuck inside that bottle and can’t break free. That bottle is so full and it is ready to explode. This is how most kids feel. Did you know 12% of kids experience separation anxiety once, or many times, before reaching the age of 18? This is what the…