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    8 Fun and Easy Christmas Crafts For Kids Under 10

    December 4, 2015 - By 

    It’s time for Christmas crafts! My girls have been talking about doing some Christmas crafts for days now. SO, I think it’s time to gather a few up and have some fun. But first a trip to the Dollar Store to get supplies. I know we will be making up some reindeer food once again because it is fun and it is a tradition of sorts here. Paper bag reindeer puppets are easy. Pine cones are excellent for crafting with. Both of my kids are forever finding them and collecting them too. These crafts here are pretty simple. Most children…

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    Going Green Can Be a Challenge #SCJZeroWaste Win a $350 Giveaway

    December 4, 2015 - By 

    Going Green Can Be a Challenge I have to admit, I had big plans for our family going green when we started. I imagined every speck of recycling making its way to the bin and doing far more upcycling. While my family has made great strides towards reducing our impact on the environment, there’s still more that we can do. Don’t get me wrong, we’re really pretty good at recycling, but we still face some challenges. My kids are actually the best at recycling, because they grew up with the campaign on television and at school. My oldest daughter is vigilant…

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    Christmas Crossword Puzzle Free Printable

    December 3, 2015 - By 

    Do you like word games and crossword puzzles? Do you enjoy Christmas printables? I used to love these word games a lot as a child. Now I still do, but I find myself too busy to do them lately. My own kids still enjoy word games and crossword puzzles. I figured yours might love them as much as mine do. Anyways, here’s an easy to print free Christmas crossword puzzle just for you and your family to enjoy. Hope you are having a great holiday season so far. Here’s something to amuse the kids. I share these every holiday to…

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    Personalized Gifts – PosterJack’s Acrylic Blocks and #12DaysofGiveaways

    December 2, 2015 - By 

    A good friend is worth celebrating. This year I wanted to gift something special to a good friend and Posterjack acrylic blocks came to mind. Each Posterjack gift you buy can be personalized with a special photograph you cherish. I have in fact used Posterjack here at Thrifty Momma’s Tips a few times to create memorable pieces for around my home. There are so many different options it’s hard to know which to choose. But right now with Posterjack’s Twelve Days of Christmas giveaways going on, you can enter to win your own Acrylic block to give someone special. You…

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    Let It Snow – Baffin Boots Has You Covered

    December 1, 2015 - By 

    If there’s one predictable thing about the winter in Canada, it’s that there will be snow. It might not be a white Christmas. In fact I can count on my one hand the number of times in the last decade that we have had a white Christmas. But by February when the snow is flying and you start to wonder if it will ever let up, you better have a reliable pair of Baffin Boots on hand. In fact here’s my little public service message to you. Go ahead and buy two pairs of boots this year for each of your…

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    Breville Scraper Mixer Pro Hits The Mark #TMMGG2015

    November 30, 2015 - By 

    Whoever said don’t give appliances for Christmas wasn’t talking about the Breville Scraper Mixer Pro. This little beauty is as sparkly as any jewel in my books. If you have a person who loves to bake, the Breville Scraper Mixer Pro is the gift that will make them light up this holiday. I have been asking Santa for a big beautiful blender mixer for two years. It never worked out….I thought I was getting one last year potentially…I mean I was good and everything. I rarely made the naughty list…but sadly husband was completely overwhelmed by the stand mixer options…

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    Free Christmas Fill Ins Printable

    November 30, 2015 - By 

    Happy Christmas! It’s beginning to feel more like Christmas with every passing day. That means it’s starting to feel a bit more frantic too. Sometimes it’s hard to remember to stop and smell the roses this time of year. Shopping, work, holiday planning and parties keep many of us super busy. And the budget can also easily fly right out the window. That’s why I schedule some free printables here during every single holiday season. Free Printables At this time of year I will take any help I can get. And free printables are just the thing. Now if only…

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    15 Fantastic Fudge Recipes That Your Family Will Love

    November 27, 2015 - By 

    Well there are few treats in life I love so much as I do fudge. It’s the perfect food, especially when it is fresh, creamy, and soft enough to cut for a group, or maybe just for you. At Christmas, fudge can be a gorgeous savoury sweet little gift to tell someone thank you, or even just because. I have the world’s biggest sweet tooth and so I will without doubt be making some of these delicious recipes this year. There’s something about fudge that meets all my sweet tooth requirements. Of course if you are looking for something else…

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    21 DIY Christmas Ornaments

    November 25, 2015 - By 

    21 DIY Christmas Ornaments I am a sucker for pretty Christmas ornaments. I love the unique ones that have meaning and emotional weight because they were made with love. Every year my kids make a couple of their own. This past year I bought them a pile of plain glass ornaments and I let them decide how they wanted to decorate each one. Some turned out really sweet. Just like these 21 DIY Christmas Ornaments. I have compiled a creative list of 21 DIY Christmas Ornaments for you to dive into this Holiday season. There is nothing better than a homemade…

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    Visiting New York City With Family – Tips for #Travel

    November 24, 2015 - By 

    Although we’ve all seen the popular media version of New York streets with bustling crowds and flying elbows in the movies, visiting New York City with family can actually be a wonderful experience. From Broadway to museums to fine dining, visiting New York City can be a family affair that offers culture, fun, and history for everyone. 8 Places to See When Visiting New York City There’s no shortage of sites and entertainment to take in when visiting New York City, and much of it is family friendly. It has so much culture, history, and more to offer that it’s the perfect spot…