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    Ways to Use Grapefruit Seed Extract in Your Home Now

    July 19, 2019 - By 

    You might know grapefruit seed extract as a supplement, but did you also know it can be used for a homemade cleaner, or a fruit and vegetable wash? There are quite a few ways to use grapefruit seed extract that are simple and affordable too. Many commercial cleaners are available that kill bacteria and germs in your home, while sometimes using questionable toxic chemical ingredients. If you, like me, try to limit the chemicals you expose your family to, then you might want to know about these easy ways to use Grapefruit seed extract. Grapefruit seed extract is a supplement…

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    Fifty New Things From the Year I Turned Fifty

    July 16, 2019 - By 

    Last year was the year I turned fifty. Just saying that is both liberating and a bit scary. I come from a long line of women who didn’t EVER discuss their age. So, neither did I for most of my adult life. There was a time when I was so incredibly ill with Crohn’s Disease, an inflammatory bowel disease that is incurable, that I was very certain I wouldn’t live past 40. And then 40 came and went and 41, 42, 43 and so on and I was still here. Huh. Imagine that. A Bit of History The Internet didn’t…

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    Are Flip Flops Bad for Your Feet?

    July 10, 2019 - By 

    Flips flops are a staple in everyone’s summer wardrobe. True story – my kids have been buying these on their own for years. Who can blame them? They are inexpensive and easy to toss on and also cute. Once I wrote about the time my older girl zip lined through Puerto Vallarta rain forest wearing flip flops. Oh so popular during the summer months and when you go on holidays, flip flops are inexpensive and easy to pack. It’s no wonder people love this popular form of footwear. They are easy and flexible and they scream beach vacation. But Are…

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    Take Care of Your Symptoms With This Homeopathic Allergy Remedy

    July 8, 2019 - By 

    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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    Six Ways I Make Money Writing Online

    July 7, 2019 - By 

    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 – Watching Your Teen Grow Up

    July 4, 2019 - By 

    “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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    What are the Best Cities to Visit on the Fourth of July?

    July 4, 2019 - By 

    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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    Famous July Events and Birthdays

    June 30, 2019 - By 

    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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    It’s Not the Heat; It’s the Humidity

    June 30, 2019 - By 

    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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    The Ultimate Book Lover’s Subscription Box

    June 26, 2019 - By 

    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…