Every year at this time we head to Budweiser Gardens in London to experience Disney on Ice. Last night we scheduled a night away from packing for our move and working (very busy month here) and we again went as a family to see Disney On Ice Passport to Adventure, playing through this weekend in London, Ontario. I’ve written about the Disney on Ice show here before and how it used to reduce me to a blubbery mess of tears every time we went – especially those first years right after we adopted. Payton was 2 1/2 the first time…

I love this shot because it just looks like she’s staring at something. She was trying to put some new earrings in at Christmas time. 

Ainsley, my sporty girl, has an annual routine this time of the winter. It starts with Disney on Ice and ends with Monster Jam. No question she loves to see both, but Monster Jam is a kick in the pants for a kid who gets to spend the night watching loud trucks do tricks with her father by her side. Hard to say who enjoys this show more. Daughter OR Dad?  Monster Jam is coming to Budweiser Gardens March 8 to 10 in London, Ontario. Northern Nightmare will be there again. My kids love that truck. They love the drama…

This year I am thrilled to announce that I am again working with Vega as one of their bloggers. I have been using some of their products for the past year. More importantly I have been committed to my own health and fitness plan for an entire year. I know I feel better and can manage the regular business of working, parenting and life in general when I am striving to be fit. Last year I worked out consistently and attended yoga and centergy classes at least 3 times a week. At the start of this year I made it…

Every year, from the time my oldest was 2, we gleefully set aside an afternoon or an evening for Disney On Ice. Not sure who gets more enjoyment out of the amazing ice skaters – myself, or the kids? I wrote about the experience once and how blessed we are to get to see Disney on Ice through our children’s eyes.  That first year when I sat beside Miss Payton, aged 2, staring half at her and half at the ice as skaters told the magical story of Cinderella, Simba, and Belle, I caught myself crying. I never knew happy…

This was how we spent the day after Boxing Day. Uncle Norm bought Payton the coolest gifts this year. He nailed it with the Zoku and the Klutz Kids presents. This is the Klutz Kid’s Charms. It was such pure girly fun that we giggled and laughed and talked so much while making them together that my husband fled hearing range entirely.  Roll the tiny charms after you choose a design. The clay inside the kit comes in rainbow shades and is polymer. The designs are mapped out inside the book. There are some portion suggestions too. Almost fool proof.…

      Five 2014 Social Media Predictions   I love what social media brings to business. I enjoy training, predicting, consulting and executing digital marketing programs and I love happy clients. In fact, 2013 was a rapid period of growth here at Thrifty Momma’s Tips and Thrifty Mom Media too. In the past year, I built numerous successful case studies and programs tailored to a wide range of clients seeking to understand social.  I don’t, for a minute, rest on past accomplishments. The last few weeks have been spent strategizing and predicting where my business needs to go in 2014.…

This will be the final entry in my 2013 Gift Guide. Looking for the perfect last minute gift for the reader on your list? Or maybe you want a lasting gift for a birthday coming up soon. Look one of these three DK Canada books up fast. Hint: you can click on the linked title below and order immediately from Amazon.   James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Postersfor the fan boy in your life. This one goes to my darling husband and I can’t think of a more perfect book frankly. Husband has read, seen and purchased every 007 thing…