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    family - Food - parenting

    Inside Out Rice Krispies Treats

    July 8, 2015 - By 

    Inside Out is a smash hit at the theatres and reviews are rolling in fast. Not so surprisingly almost everyone I have heard from loved this adorable movie by Disney Pixar. Inside Out has given people of all ages a good chuckle this summer. It highlights the emotions battling inside a little girl, Riley’s head and body after she is forced to move with her family to San Francisco. Inside Out features some amazing voice actors such as Amy Poehler as Joy. Have you seen Inside Out Yet yet? It’s such a funny and well done movie about the complex…

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    5 Things to Do Before Buying a Refrigerator

    July 7, 2015 - By 

    Buying a refrigerator is a great way to reduce your energy consumption and cost. Newer refrigerators have much better energy efficiency than older models, and that efficiency saves money in the long run. If you’re considering buying a refrigerator, like we are right now, there are some things you can do to make it a relatively painless experience. Tips for Buying a Refrigerator You would think that buying a refrigerator would be a simple thing, but a fridge is a major purchase and it needs to last. It pays to do some research and planning before just going out and…

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    family - Health - infertility - parenting

    Nine More Things We Want You To Know About Infertility. All The Feelings Are Real #ohip4ivf #onpoli

    July 6, 2015 - By 

    There are babies everywhere right now. Facebook is a constant eruption of sonogram pictures and people are forever happily announcing the birth of their babies. It’s a super challenging time of year for so many reasons. Spring and summer forces everyone outdoors and strollers are plentiful, which is wonderful for so many reasons AND it’s also painful for those still trying to conceive. It can be even more devastating for those who have recently miscarried. [tweetthis]1 in 6 struggle 2 conceive. Many r infertile as a result of other health issues #ohip4ivf #onpoli[/tweetthis] 1 in 6 struggle to conceive. Many…

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    family - Health - homes - parenting

    5 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Effectively and Naturally

    July 5, 2015 - By 

    I live in an area that seems full of ants in spring and summer months, so I’m always on the look out for new ways to get rid of ants. However, I have kids, so I really don’t want to use pesticides or other chemicals, unless I absolutely have to. Ants can be super persistent once they are in your home. Sometimes you need to take action quickly to remove them. That’s why I’ve put together a list of effective, natural ways to get rid of ants. Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants Ants. I can’t stand those little…

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    family - Food

    Watch for my Fiesta Summer Entertaining Pinterest Takeover

    July 3, 2015 - By 

    I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it. Come on now. Cut me some slack, at least I didn’t sing it to you. Trust me nobody wants to hear that. Summer is my favourite season, and as you well know social media is one of my favourite things in the world. And social media that combines my happiness pinning awesome-ness for a brand that I love, on Pinterest, is such a treat I can hardly stand it. What a fun way to spend my summer! Starting today I am doing a Pinterest takeover for Fiesta Dinnerware. Remember that gorgeous…

  • active family travel - family - parenting - Travel

    First EVER Christina Knows Best – DIONO Travel Changer For Baby Review #travel #baby

    July 2, 2015 - By 

    Welcome to Christina!! Soon to be Mama who is also my new awesome vlogger and baby product reviewer. Follow her on twitter too @crissyknowsbest. She’s incredibly funny and how cute is she? She actually thinks she’s getting out of the house after baby is born. Just kidding. Of course she is. She’ll be travelling in no time with the help of cute and useful baby products like this Diono travel changer for baby. Christina reviews the DIONO Travel changer for baby seen above. It’s a Thrifty Momma’s Tips exclusive product review! Huge thank you to the lovely and humorous Christina!…

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    The Magic of London and RBC Gives Back on Bluewater Day #Ad #YXU #RBCBluewater

    July 1, 2015 - By 

    I didn’t always live in London. Years ago I applied to Western University, got accepted and then chose to go to University of Waterloo instead. I was drawn to the coop program in Waterloo and it was closer to my family in Guelph. At 19 that mattered. I met my husband and we got married and for a time we considered moving to BC. Different things began to matter. Building a family and creating new starts. We moved to London, Ontario. The city where I built a small business, as we created a home and a grew a family. In London, we…

  • free family fishing
    active family travel - family - parenting

    TEN Free Places to Fish for Family Fishing Week in Ontario #travel

    July 1, 2015 - By 

    Looking for something to do this weekend that’s friendly on the family budget and enjoyable for everyone? Well, I have just the ticket. Whether you’re an experienced angler or brand new to fishing, or really just dead awful like me (oh I try anyways, don’t worry) there are many opportunities to get out and fish licence-free during Family Fishing Week, July 4-12, 2015. Searching for Family Fishing Week events across Ontario? You can check the full list here: ontariofamilyfishing.com/events Anyways I thought it would be fun to share these because I know my readers love free things that don’t tax…

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    family - Food

    July the 4th Red White and Blue Star Cupcakes

    July 1, 2015 - By 

    This little treat is for my American readers. I found this adorable recipe idea and couldn’t wait to see if I could make these Red, White, and Blue, Star Cupcakes. How fun are these for any summer picnic event? They’d be perfect, of course, for your July 4th celebration. But they’d be just as fun for a family reunion or a summer picnic. They look tricky, right? But with a bit of patience you can make these too. Just follow the instructions and your red, white and blue star cupcakes will be a crowd pleaser! [tweetthis]Nothing is more patriotic and…

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    Next Issue Canada – Get Your Magazine Fix #NextIssueCA

    June 30, 2015 - By 

    I love magazines. I love to read magazines. I love to write for magazines. It’s a love/love relationship. That’s why I’m excited about Next Issue Canada. Next Issue Canada lets me get my magazine fix without lugging around a massive stack of heavy magazines. I love that, because, frankly, my shoulder gets tired! Next Issue Canada – Magazine Magic I’ve always been a big reader, but magazines have always been the most fun for me. I love everything about them. From the stories, to the pictures, to the ads, magazines make me happy. What doesn’t do it for me is…