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    Weekend Bloghopping

    October 8, 2011 - By 

    Weekend Hop                                            If you have even a couple of extra moments this weekend, try to do some new blog exploration to connect with some potential friends and grow your audience. The rules are simple click on the blog hopping button above and link your blog up. Then visit a couple new friends and leave a comment directing them nicely to come and visit. Always follow the first two people on the list, or the cohosts ar the very least. Also please remember your manners. Don’t demand followers, but leave polite commentary, perhaps a nice compliment or idea for the…

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    Five Ways to Hit the Conference Circuit Without Breaking the Bank #SCCTO #Blissdom

    October 4, 2011 - By 

    So here’s another list for all of you because I am in love with lists right now. They keep my thoughts orderly. (I need a lot of help with that.)I am not a newbie to conferences. I have been doing this for a few years. I frequently speak at conferences where the topic is child welfare and adoption. I also travel often to learn about children with special needs. It’s research. Last week at Shes Connected 2011 I was inspired, but I was also conscious of costs to myself and my family. Because even when there are sponsors, and even…

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    Top Five Things About Shes Connected #sccto

    October 2, 2011 - By 

    Shes Connected 2011 panel on monetizing your blog Alright awesome readers who couldn’t hop in my pocket to make the trip to Shes Connected, I hope that I helped you follow along with the tweets, photos and Facebook messages. Right off the top I want to say a huge thank you to all the brands, the Sheraton on Queen Street, the team of Shes Connected who set everything up, Donna Marie Antoniadis and Mark Grindeland. It was a great experience last year and an even bigger experience this year. I have to say there were moments of really great insight,…

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    My Weekend Finds

    October 1, 2011 - By 

    Children’s Place has some decent sales right now with buy $75 worth of merchandise and get 30 % off for the weekend only. Also buy $50 worth and get 25% off purchase both in stores and on line. Banana Republic is clearing clothing out and has upto 70 % off. At that deep a discount you might be able to stock up on some cute pieces. The Gap has 30% off in stores and on line and free shipping deals right now too. Toys ‘R Us has some good deals on Sony Playstations – and all related playstations gadgets and…

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    Ten Ways to Carve Out Family Play Time in the Fall and a Contest too!

    September 28, 2011 - By 

      The race cars in the new Kindertoys are a big hit here Well my last #KinderMom post was all about my summer bucket list and I am happy to report that, with the exception of manicures and pedicures, my kids and I managed to cross off most of the items on our To-Do bucket list. Labour Day weekend was a whirlwind. But play doesn’t stop just because it is September and we are back to school routines, homework, Original Kids, martial arts, swimming and riding lessons. Whew! Did I really just say all of that? I am tired just typing…

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    5 Tips To Shop Smart For A New Van

    September 26, 2011 - By 

    About one month ago I began shopping for a new van. Our 2007 Dodge Black Caravan was fine and we were fairly happy with it, but the lease was up. We took someone’s lease over two years ago. I have always been a fan of leasing because I like trading my vehicle in every couple of years or so. Also we never ever go over the mileage allowed so we never have any extra costs. Anyways, the lease was up and as usual we were up against a tight deadline. So I started researching. Luckily, these days customer reviews are…

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    Unveiling a New Logo

    September 25, 2011 - By 

    The Old This week, just before I head into the amazing conference season I was inspired to kick it up a notch. I started hunting for a new logo and some new image to capture the business of thriftymommedia. The amazing @gingermommy recommended Dirty Dog Sign Shop locally in London just on Dundas Street near First Streets and I think I am pretty happy with his interpretation of what I do here. What do you all think? The New Next week I will get these for magnets on my new van. The crappy old ones that I had done up with…

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    Fun Tour For Drama Queens and Kings: Stratford Festival Warehouse Tour #travel

    September 19, 2011 - By 

    Stunning hats, caps, crowns and bonnets One of the highlights of our summer was a day trip to Stratford, Ontario. Just under one hour from London, Ontario and not too far from Detroit (two and a half hours about) by car, there is a good deal to see and do in the pretty town of Stratford. This theatre town is well known for its lovely scenery, its trademark swans and world class theatrical productions. Since my children both are very dramatic and my eldest acts with Original Kids Theatre Company we were eager to explore the city. This year we…