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    Ten Great Hallmark Holiday Gifts #LoveHallmarkCa #Giveaways

    November 22, 2015 - By 

    Hallmark is the gold standard for cards and gifts throughout the year, but at Christmas they outdo themselves. This year, Hallmark has some of the most adorable decorations and holiday gifts that you will find. So whether you are decking out the halls of your home, or gifting something unique to a friend or family member you will find it with Hallmark’s help. There are even Two Super Fun Star Wars gifts this year: One of my favourites this year is the Star Wars salt and pepper shakers. There’s a Darth Vader ceramic pepper shaker and a Stormtrooper salt shaker…

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    RSVP Now and Join us Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. EST for World Vision Canada Gift Catalogue Twitter Party #MeaningfulGifts

    November 13, 2015 - By 

    Are you starting to feel the spirit of the season yet? I don’t know about the rest of you but as much as I love summer (it’s my favourite season) there’s something absolutely lovely about cuddling by a fireplace staying indoors and watching a good TV show, or curling up with your children while flipping through the latest holiday gift catalogue that arrived at your home. We have been doing a lot of that lately here as the temperatures dip. I am happy to say we’ve already chosen a few gifts from the World Vision Canada gift catalogue so that we can…

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    WIN a Family Game Night Prize Pack with Pie Face #GayLeaMom ARV $80

    October 28, 2015 - By 

    I am a fan of family time. But as the kids get older it is harder to carve time out for things like Family Game Night or Family Movie Night. Family game night is a tradition in our household. It’s a chance to disconnect from iPads, iPods, iTouches, and Android whatevers for a few hours and just be together. We love board games of all types, but lately our favorite game night activity is the Pie Face game. It’s a ton of fun. Family Game Night with Pie Face and Gay Lea The Pie Face game is exactly what it sounds like.…

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    Tony Hawk Circuit Boards For Tweens by Hexbug – #TMMGG2015 #giveaways

    October 27, 2015 - By 

    Of all the people on your list this year, the tweens and teenagers can be some of the hardest to buy for. Oh sure there’s always gift cards. Kids like to spend those after they hit double digits. But if you are like me you still love to have something under the tree for them to open also. Gadgets? Sure, why not. But there are only so many electronics you can give. Kids, of all ages, still like something to unwrap and play with on occasion. So happy to share that HexBug has you covered this year for all the…

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    The ZB Freestyle Board By Tucker Toys #TMMGG2015 #Giveaway

    October 21, 2015 - By 

    I first saw this ZB Freestyle Board at Blogger Bash in New York City at an event called Sweet Suite. I figured it would be right for one of my girls. Then the ZB Freestyle Board arrived last week and we set it up together for a test-drive here. The ZB Freestyle Board by Tucker Toys is the perfect toy for active tweens who like skateboarding. There are several different colours available. This sells for about $50.00. Pick up one for the tweens in your life who want to skateboard, or are already little boarders. Practice your flips and tricks and…

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    Beat Boredom By Building With K’NEX Mighty Makers #IAmAMightyMaker #Giveaways #TMMGG2015

    October 18, 2015 - By 

    K’NEX has a great reputation as a quality toy brand with educational potential for boys and girls who like to build. I always see their kits fully built out and tricked out inside toy store windows. I love some of the amusement park constructions and the more elaborate roller coaster builds are incredible. So, when K’NEX invited me to become a member of the K’NEX Blogger Network I was happy to join and test-drive the newest toys. Even I would welcome one of these K’NEX kits to build with. It’s fun for adults too. We received K’NEX Mighty Makers Home Designer…

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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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    Thrifty Momma’s Tips 2015 Holiday Gift Guide is Now Accepting Submissions #TMMGG2015

    September 23, 2015 - By 

    Do you have a product you are looking to boost this season? Does your IT Toy need some buzz? Do you want to see your toy, or item, shared with millions? Good news. I have the solution. Every year Thrifty Momma’s Tips Holiday Gift Guide generates millions of impressions. Oh sure, I know it’s September, but soon enough the snow will fly and the holidays will be in full swing. I have already received a few Holiday gift guide submission inquiries in the last month, so in response to those I have prepared a few guidelines and thoughts on what I…

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    Sometimes Love is a Card – Hallmark Seven Card Challenge Giveaway #LoveHallmarkCa

    September 7, 2015 - By 

    When I was young I never understood the power of a card. I got several every year, marking each special occasion in my life. But what did they represent? I didn’t really understand until I became a Mom. Now I get it. Sometimes Love is a card. My own Mom penned many beautiful cards for me over the years. I have several I have kept. Now that she is gone, they are visual reminders of how much she loved me and how often she thought about both of her kids, and her grandchildren too. The card aisle at the grocery…

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    What Would You Do With a Walmart Dyson DC33 Origin? #Giveaway

    September 4, 2015 - By 

    For years I have oogled and envied my friend’s Dyson vacuum cleaners. But the price tag has just seemed a bit out of reach for a thrifty shopper like me. At least, until very recently. This summer Dyson emailed to let me know they had a new version of their well known beautiful workhorse of a vacuum. This version, the Walmart Dyson DC33 Origin, sells for a very manageable price, just under $400. It’s also available at Walmart. So, I had to see it for myself. The Walmart Dyson DC33 Origin is a gorgeous looking vacuum cleaner. Hard to say…