• Health - infertility - Parenting

    Please Vote: Wego Health Activist Award Nomination

    January 13, 2014 - By 

    I am not going to say I don’t do this often. But I am going to ask for your help. I advocate here often for issues that are close to my heart: senior’s health, Alzheimer’s research, adoption, child welfare and infertility. WEGO Health  I blog often about health and I champion the causes that mean a lot to me because behind every single one of these issues are real live people struggling with health issues. This month I was nominated for a Wego Health Activist Award in the category of Advocating for Another. Please take a moment to endorse me…

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    Disney On Ice at Bud Gardens – Discount Codes #ldnont

    January 10, 2014 - By 

    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…

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    Charmed I’m Sure #WordlessWednesday

    January 8, 2014 - By 

    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.…

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    My 2014 Word of the Year Is…

    January 6, 2014 - By 

    As it is January and the month of giving intense thought to goals and resolutions, I wanted to take some time to define a philosophy for myself this year. A word that defines my business life, and my personal life and drives my activity for 2014.   Last year, I chose the word Health as my catalyst propelling me forward towards a better level of fitness and healthy living for my entire family. I think we tried despite the many challenges that were thrown into our path this past year. I am still a health blogger. Most weeks 80 %…

  • infertility - Parenting

    My 5 Best Read 2013 Infertility Posts #ohip4ivf #onpoli

    January 1, 2014 - By 

    Wherever possible in 2013 I have written on infertility and adoption here in this space on thrifty momma’s tips. Healthy families are the building blocks for everything in society. They are our reason to keep going, to keep moving and growing and making the world better every day. Some of you might have visited to read these posts that mean so much to me and some might be visiting for the first time today. I wanted to share here five of my best read infertility posts from 2013.  Happy New Year!  https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=594 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=621 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=636 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=358 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=603 Now if you are…

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    Circling Five 2014 Social Media Predictions

    December 31, 2013 - By 

          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.…

  • Parenting - special needs

    I’ve Misplaced My Joy – On Holiday Grief

    December 24, 2013 - By 

    I knew the holidays would be hard, but I didn’t expect this. I’ve been crying for days on and off and I am trying my damnedest not to ruin the holidays for my kids. But I miss my Mom. And I’ve clearly misplaced my joy. Holiday grief is challenging this season.     Christmas Eve Day and Holiday Grief It’s Christmas Eve Day, the culmination of a season weighty with emotion. A time for joy and celebration and yet the closer we get to Christmas, the more I seem to be crying. In quiet moments, my heart replays a continuous…

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    DK Canada Gift Books #TMMGG2013

    December 24, 2013 - By 

    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…

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    Magic Jinn #TMMGG2013

    December 19, 2013 - By 

    As soon as I spied this Magic Jinn toy by Hasbro way back in the summer I knew my tweens had to give it a whirl.  Magic Jinn is super comical and perfect for tweens. Take it out of the box and it’s a tiny little thing, but a super cute funny interactive party game. How perfect for sleepovers! Magic Jinn is a contemporary crystal ball, reminiscent of the Magic Eight Ball we used to have as kids. We played that for hours at my friend’s house asking the ball if a certain boy liked us, or if a certain…