• family - Health

    This is One Quirky Multi-Purpose Steamer – Hoover FloorMate® SteamScrub™ 2-IN-1 #TMMGG2015

    October 16, 2015 - By 

    When this arrived I had a visitor pop by the house. Actually I had a couple of visitors pop by and they spied the box for this Hoover FloorMate® SteamScrub™ 2-IN-1 and began to tell me more about it than I knew. “Is this the one that steams dirt off the stove too?” “And scrubs the shower?” “And the floors?’ Now I have to admit I hadn’t even heard of Hoover FloorMate® SteamScrub™ 2-IN-1 before it arrived but apparently in some circles it already had some buzz happening. So, I pulled it out of the box and assembled it easily this…

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    family - Food - Uncategorized

    Haunting Halloween RIP Brownies Recipe

    October 15, 2015 - By 

    Do your kids have a Halloween party to attend this year at all? Do you have a Halloween event? Then this recipe is perfect for you. Halloween RIP Brownies are pretty easy to make, festive and fun. Give them a try. It’s the icing that takes the longest on these. But the icing is also typically the best part too so it’s worth it in my opinion. Happy Haunting!! The last brownies we had were gluten free at a small bakery near the beach this August and they were delicious. They gave new meaning to awesome gluten free treats. These are…

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    Kick Flipper For the Wannabe Skateboarder in Your Life #TMMGG2015

    October 15, 2015 - By 

    I love toys that can be used both indoors and out. This KickFlipper lends itself to both indoor and outdoor play. Plus it’s pretty safe, in fact safer than an actual skateboard. We received this KickFlipper by Plasmart in September. My younger daughter claimed it immediately. She is always asking to take her skateboard to school, which we don’t let her do because there are too many opportunities for someone to get hurt or trip over her skateboard. The KickFlipper has no wheels and is perfect for practicing balance and flips anywhere. My daughter took this one to school to…

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    active family travel - family - parenting - Travel

    All Inclusive Travel – Seven Reasons It’s So Worth It #Travel

    October 13, 2015 - By 

    All inclusive travel is one of those things that people either love or hate. I’ve heard all of the phrases like, “You could do that yourself and save some money.” Or, “Is it really worth it just to have meals included?” My answer to all of these is yes. All inclusive travel is a great way to spend your vacation because you actually vacation instead of work. Also all inclusive can be very budget friendly and family friendly too! We have taken several all inclusive vacations as a family. Why All Inclusive Travel is So Worth It All inclusive travel is…

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    Vex Robotics Hexcalator Construction Set Review: Perfect Gifts for the Science Girl or Boy on Your List #TMMGG2015

    October 12, 2015 - By 

    I am thrilled to share this first entry in my 2015 Thrifty Momma’s Tips Holiday Gift Guide. The Vex Robotics Hexcalator Construction Kit is the perfect toy for the science guy or gal on your list this year. But be warned this toy/ science and robotics kit is challenging, in a good way, so stick to the recommendations around age limits so your little one is not frustrated. This science, technology, engineering and math construction set will eventually become a series of ramps, pullies, planes, inclines and rotating wheels that lift and move the eight balls that come with the…

  • family - Food

    Do You Take Your Chicken For Granted? #RaisedbyCDNFarmer

    October 11, 2015 - By 

    How many times a week do you eat chicken? I used to joke that I ate so much chicken I should cluck, but beyond the joke and the fact that I knew chicken was a good source of protein, I never really gave it that much consideration. In fact, I readily admit that I take my food for granted. I do the lion’s share of the grocery shopping in my house and chicken factors high on the meat side of the grocery list. It’s affordable and healthy. I trust that I can feed my family chicken several times a week. I…

  • active family travel - family - Health - Travel

    Smart Travel Tips For Women With Light Bladder Leakage ( LBL ) #ad

    October 9, 2015 - By 

    I am a Mom who loves to travel and I have always loved to travel. For a time, in my 20s, before I had kids, I didn’t really know if I’d be able to manage travelling again. My health issues were sometimes so challenging that travel wouldn’t have been wise. In fact, it could have been dangerous. So, when my health started to improve I began travelling again, and this time with my entire family. Together we have gone swimming with dolphins, parasailed, seen The Mayan Ruins, cruised to Grand Cayman where we explored a sea turtle sanctuary. We’ve been…

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    5 Things I Learned During The 21 Day Credit-Free Challenge #21DaysCreditFreeChallenge #SKExperts

    October 8, 2015 - By 

    Here I am three weeks after starting the Interac 21 Day Credit-Free Challenge and it is time to tell you whether I was successful or not with this adventure. It takes three weeks to change a habit. So that’s why I started this journey with my Interac Debit card and put my credit cards on ice. I shared my first two weeks here last month. Week One – Five Ways to Stay on Top of Debt can be read here. Week Two was Window Shopping. So how has it been overall? I work from home. I have a consulting business I love. But working…

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    Be a Child Again with Hallmark Halloween Toys #Giveaway #LoveHallmarkCA

    October 3, 2015 - By 

    Every year Halloween promises to turn me back into a child again. Just as it does for many kids of all ages. Oh, I don’t get all dressed up or crazy about the holiday, but there’s something universally appealing about outfitting your house with fun toys and decorations. Hallmark has some extremely adorable offerings as gifts or decorations for your own home. This year I wanted to share some of the best new Hallmark Halloween toys. This year I have to tell you how much fun I am having with these. When a box of Hallmark Halloween toys arrives well…

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    How to Make Disney Halloween Sugar Cookies

    October 2, 2015 - By 

    These Mickey Halloween cookies combine a couple of my favourite things, sugar and Disney. They are pretty simple to make to. Just check the recipe below for details on how to make your own Mickey Halloween cookies. The finished product looks almost too good to eat. What do you think? Orange or black? Sweet Sugar Cookies that every Disney Fan will adore for Halloween!