Adoption and Family
Parenting by adoption is bigger, louder, and often harder to start with. From the assessment and waiting process to the adoption probation period, it can seem endless and like it will never happen. Then you get the call and your life changes forever in a miraculous way. But what next? Sure there is often a honeymoon and parenting is a blessing no matter how you get there. It is a new adventure every single day. AND also adoption comes with numerous other ups and downs.
Find Your Supports Early and Stick With Them
Very often there's minimal support for adoptive parents and families after they leave the courthouse finalizing their adoptions. Consider this your supportive honest space where we share what's worked, what doesn't work, and all the challenges in between. Share your stories, learn and grow together.-
Beach Hacks to Decrease Headaches and Increase Fun
Beach hacks are hot right now all across the web, and why wouldn’t they be? We are smack in the middle of prime beach weather. And while the beach is a great place to spend the day, it can wreak havoc on you and your stuff if you aren’t careful. Between the sand and the water, the beach can be a dangerous place for property, especially when it comes to electronics. As a beach lover, I decided to bring my readers my top beach hacks to make any day at the beach better. Beach Hacks to Save Your Stuff and Your Sanity So what is the purpose of these hacks?…
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London Ontario Lifestyle Bloggers – Local Influencers
London Ontario Lifestyle Bloggers are actually quite a force of nature. In fact I have seen so many over the years since I began writing on line. As some of you know Thrifty Mommas Tips began in 2009. It was a way to get back into writing after a lengthy absence from my job as a journalist at the London Free Press. Happy to say I am still here and loving what I do. I attended an event in Arva last night and met a new blogger and we got talking. She asked are there many London Ontario Lifestyle bloggers? Well, in fact, yes there are I said. Local London crafty…
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Free Summer Fun Word Search Printable
It’s summer and I am pretty stoked about that. Not going to lie. My one daughter will be working most of the summer as a camp counsellor. So that’s new. She will be very busy. My younger daughter has a couple of camps she is doing so she’s also pretty busy, but still she needs extra things to do when the schedule becomes a little less structured. That’s where this summer word search and books come in handy. If your kids are like mine at all, they need a high level of activity. Mine are not the languish in the room and read all summer sort of kids. Believe me…
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Ten Camping Apps to Make Camping Go Smoothly
Camping apps? Yes, there are even apps to make you camping experience run a little smoother, if that’s your mission this year. Camper, glamper or weekend warrior – no matter what your camping style there’s a camping app to help. Most of my readers know by now that I am more of a glamper than a camper. I enjoy the outdoors and I love a good road trip. But I don’t do tents. Luckily there are a million and one different ways to get away in the summer. And whether you are camping, glamping, cottaging, or heading out of town to a resort with some friends and family the important…
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Teletubbies are Back in a Big Way
Teletubbies are back for a second season. I couldn’t be more excited about this. When my oldest daughter was a toddler she was 100% all about these giant plushie baby toys and their adventures. She had so much fun watching Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po go on all of their adventures. That was way back in the day of the original Teletubbies, but now they’re back for the second season of their reimagined series. Teletubbies Turn 20 This year is the 20th anniversary of one of the most classic and iconic children’s shows in recent memory, and they’re celebrating with “20 Years of Big Hugs.” An all new second…
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Have it All with Food Basics and WIN BIG For Canada’s 150th #GIVEAWAYS
Have it all. This year Food Basics wants you to have it all. They recognize that customers are the reason they exist, and want to celebrate us every time we step into the store. They do that by making sure they have everything we need, including fresh products that are always in stock at the best prices. So we CAN have it all. Have it all with the I Want It All Event There’s a lot to be thankful for this year. It’s Canada’s 150th birthday! If you’re like me, a bash is imminent, so you need a few things. Save on all the food and household things by shopping at Food Basics first, then…
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Solar Cover Tips – Keep Your Pool Clean and Toasty
Solar cover tips can help you keep your pool warm, clean and efficient. The “tips” part is important. You can’t just go out and snag a solar cover. Well, you can, but you’ll be flying blind. Which means you won’t get as much effect as you would if you knew exactly how to use it. We recently had to get another solar cover. Our last one fell apart in September and we needed a new one to replace it. Thanks to the folks at Pool Supplies Canada, we have a great clean solar cover to keep our pool clean and warm. The following solar cover tips will help you get the most…
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Chamilia Introduces 3 New Stackable Rings
Chamilia just released three new stackable rings, and I couldn’t be more excited. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Chamilia, they’re a Swarovski Company that makes beautiful jewelry. The pieces offered by Chamilia range from charms bracelets to bangles to find jewelry and more. All of it is gorgeous, and all of it is of the finest quality. The sterling silver designs are pretty and affordable as well. These new stackable rings fit my lifestyle and my daily routine. Plus they look adorable and that brightens my day. Chamilia – Jewelry Designed for You Here’s the thing you don’t know about me. I love jewelry. When I was a…
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Celebrate Father’s Day with Hallmark and a Giveaway
Celebrate Father’s Day with something a little different this year. This year, instead of a tie, give Dad something unique. That includes the card. Celebrate Father’s Day this year with Hallmark’s Virtual Reality collection of cards and one or more of their unique Father’s Day gifts. It’s a great way to make dad feel special and leave the ties at the door. Celebrate Father’s Day with Something Different Let’s start right at the beginning – the card. The girls and I try to find a different type of card every year for my husband. We usually go for a funny card because he’s a classic guy when it comes to…
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Father’s Day My Dad Printable for Preschoolers
A My Dad Printable is a great way for a child to make a simple craft for Dad this Father’s Day. In fact it is a pretty simple Father’s Day craft. It’s also a cute way for a younger child to practice printing and understanding a few things about Dads. My Dad. What does your Dad do? How old is he? What is his name? These are all good questions for preschoolers and even some toddlers, to be able to understand and answer. These questions help them build a cute craft while reinforcing their concept of identity and roles within your own family. It’s June, which means almost time for…