• family - homes

    Spring Cleaning Made Simple – All the Things You Usually Forget #CloroxMeansClean

    April 24, 2017 - By 

    Spring cleaning is a great way to get a fresh start for the season. Seems like over the winter months we accumulate so much stuff. When the weather changes it’s time to give the house a good purge. You might as well clean too. I started reading Spark Joy this week by Marie Kondo, and it has inspired me to start the spring cleaning process too. From getting the dust bunnies out from behind the couches that never get moved to flipping mattresses and changing the sheets, spring cleaning is time to give your home a good purge and clean.…

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    family - Travel

    Playmobil Take Along Toys – The Wonder of Play Anywhere #TMMSG17

    April 19, 2017 - By 

    Playmobil take along toys make it easy for kids to enjoy the wonder of play no matter where they are. These toys are designed for children to enjoy at home as well as on the go. So they’re perfect for trips, sleepovers at grandma’s house, or any situation where the kids will be away from home for awhile. These Playmobil take along toys are super cute, durable, and a great way for kids to play and use their imaginations no matter where they are. Playmobil Take Along Toys – Take Along Fun My niece and nephews are just at that age…

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    Linked Moms Parkbridge Life Twitter Party – Save The Date – April 26th at 8 p.m. #ParkbridgeLife

    April 18, 2017 - By 

    It’s that time of year yet again. The time to get started thinking about mapping out your summer schedule. Because summer is nothing if not short. And summer memories are built in a handful of weekends to keep you warm all throughout the rest of the year.   So please join Linked Moms for their annual Parkbridge Life Twitter party event. When: Wednesday, April 26th at 8 p.m. EST Prizes: a MINI stay at Lakes of Wasaga, in Wasaga Beach. And cash VISA card prizes to be announced soon. While everyone is welcome to participate, only Canadians can win prizes. Don’t…

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    family - Health - infertility

    Infertility Statistics in British Columbia – It’s Time for Accessible Health Care #IVF4BC

    April 17, 2017 - By 

    Infertility statistics in British Columbia might surprise you. They might shock you. They should be repeated and shared and talked about. 1 in 6 Families in BC struggle with infertility. That means you know someone in your circle that has infertility, or has been through infertility. Maybe they shared their story with you. Maybe they struggled quietly.   This upcoming May British Columbia marks two important events. The provincial election occurs May 9th, and the lead up weeks are a time to inquire where the parties stand on IVF funding. When the politicians running for office in your riding come to your…

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    Simple Earth Day Trash Or Recycle Game for Ages 3 and up.

    April 13, 2017 - By 

    It’s coming up to Earth Day. I don’t know about you but these days I feel more urgency than ever when it comes to Earth Day and changing some of our family habits. Are we greener than we used to be here? Yes, I believe so. Do your kids turn lights off, pick up litter and sort recycling? It’s never too soon to start teaching some of the recycling basics and this Trash Or Recycle game will help. The parent in me loves that schools in Ontario do a better job than ever of teaching energy conservation and environmental issues to kids.…

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    family - Giveaways - parenting

    If Laundry Makes You Cringe, Try This Triple Chamber Challenge #AHFreshPerspective

    April 12, 2017 - By 

    Someone asked me recently what I liked about laundry. I didn’t need to think hard about that because honestly there’s nothing I like about laundry. Nothing at all. Unless someone else does the laundry. Then I love it. I also love it when my clothes are clean and put away and ready to wear. Laundry is expensive and seemingly endless at times. Thank Goodness I have helpers. My husband and daughters help out. In fact my husband does three quarters of the laundry here. I do three quarters of the cooking so that’s fair. And my teens mostly help with the…

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    family - Food

    Sautéed Asparagus and Scalloped Potatoes – Simple Side Dishes Are Better With Butter #BornOnTheFarm

    April 7, 2017 - By 

    Sometimes I feel like butter is a dairy staple we take for granted. Butter makes sauces creamier, baked goods taste richer and it can elevate a recipe. But it never really takes centre stage. Just like side dishes. But Gay Lea butter can make almost anything better. It can improve a simple fresh vegetable like sautéed asparagus or add a twist to a new variation on traditional scalloped potatoes. This week was a brutally busy one with both girls in a martial arts tournament working as score-keepers and competing too. and it seemed like meals – good fresh home cooked…

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    Fashion Angels Introduce New Spring Craft Kits for Tweens and Teens #TMMSG17

    April 6, 2017 - By 

    Fashion Angels is a company I’ve written about several times. If you’ve read any of those posts, you know I’m in love with the brand. This company is all about wholesome fun, and as a mom, I really love that. When I look at what constitutes entertainment these days, I’m glad that there’s a company like Fashion Angels out there that provides my girls with an outlet that lets them be creative. The only person who loves Fashion Angels more than me, is my youngest daughter. So when I heard that the company had released a new line of spring…

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    Get Featured in Thrifty Mommas Tips Spring Gift Guide 2017 #TMMSG17

    April 5, 2017 - By 

    For the first year ever I am publishing a Spring gift guide. I often publish a Christmas gift guide, but this season spring is knocking my socks off. Numerous great products have already caught my eye and I want to share them here. Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors. Spring is Easter and birthday parties and eventually even longer days that lead to summer. It’s fun family gatherings and bike rides and hikes and spring gifts too. Many of the products featured here this spring, are quirky, creative and new. They make great presents for any number of…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel in Richmond, BC

    April 4, 2017 - By 

    That’s right you read the title correctly. The Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel is in Richmond, BC. It’s a quirky thing that several Richmond hotels are not identified as hotels in Richmond, BC. Such is the case here with this lovely hotel stationed about a 10 minute drive from the Vancouver Airport. The Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel in Richmond is the best of both worlds. How is the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel the best of both worlds? Well, let me explain. It is close enough to the Vancouver Airport to make travel simple and convenient. A complimentary airport shuttle will take you…