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    No Mess Foam – A New Sensory Toy

    August 15, 2019 - By 

    I received product for consideration. Post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. Are you SO over the DIY slime phase? Is it all over your house? Is it contained in a dozen old small margarine tubs in your laundry room? OH I feel your pain. So, why not replace it with a new sensory toy? On the one hand sensory toys are useful for so many reasons and so many kids. But slime has had its day. I think we can all agree on that. But, it is also useful in calming and soothing sensory seeking children…

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    What Does Your Child Need to Know About Bus Safety?

    August 12, 2019 - By 

    If your child is starting school soon and they are bused then you need to teach them how to ride the bus safely. Both of my kids rode the bus for years and we know a thing or two about busing. I will never forget how nervous I was that first year my daughter started riding the bus to her French immersion school. Because it was a French immersion school out of our neighbourhood all the kids were bused. I had so many bus safety concerns. Ride the Bus Safely In Junior Kindergarten we walked down the street to the…

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    10 Easy DIY and Upcycled Crafts to Make

    August 4, 2019 - By 

    DIY and Upcycled crafts can be so much fun to make together. Or perhaps even on your own. There is no need to toss things in the garbage or the recycling if you can give them a second life. That spares money and materials and is simply better for the planet. One of my kids is a natural at this. She always has been. I think it might actually be a generational thing, as in Generation Z seems to be naturally inclined to care for the environment and reuse things a bit better than we ever did. That might just…

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    Make Your Mark with MOO Premium Printing

    July 29, 2019 - By 

    I received product for consideration here. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. It’s closing in on fall conference season and you know what that means, right? Time for new business cards and stationery. Time to take stock and level up on the cute custom printed business tools. True story. My fall and winter are packed with conferences and travel opportunities. I am looking forward to it. The networking part though….oh, I know I need to work on that. Sometimes, business cards are a good bridge to a conversation. Who knows, they might even prompt a…

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    Courage and Parenting a Child with FASD

    July 22, 2019 - By 

    I wrote this in May when we had a not so great month here at school and home due to FASD and explosive behaviour. Sometimes I day dream about where I could go if I just left. Maybe for the day, maybe longer. Sometimes I contemplate never returning. Yesterday was one of those days. I love my kids, my family, my husband. But some days the scale tips. This past May was a month of this. When the Scale Tips – How it Feels Parenting a Child with FASD. Do you ever have those days where the scale tips? Where…

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    Six Ways I Make Money Writing Online

    July 7, 2019 - By 

    This is a sponsored post written by me for QUID. I received compensation for this content. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. Diversifying income streams has never been more vital for online content marketers, bloggers and writers. Here’s what I am doing this year to stay alive and afloat here. A Dynamic Landscape It’s no secret that content marketing has changed. There are many ways to make money online with both passive and active income. When I started writing here on Thrifty Mommas Tips and sharing our stories, sponsored posts were my bread and butter.…

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    Time is a Slippery Thing – Watching Your Teen Grow Up

    July 4, 2019 - By 

    “Time is a slippery thing: lose hold of it once and its string might sail out of your hands forever.” – Anthony Doerr This June was a rapid-fire month of change that I am still trying hard to process, or deny, or maybe a bit of both, actually. Watching Your Teen Grow Up In June, my younger daughter and I left for Missouri and we had a fun-filled week of helicopter rides, fishing charters, cycling, exploring and learning to golf. See 24 Hours in Fulton Missouri for a little taste of that. We returned home to the end of the…

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    Famous July Events and Birthdays

    June 30, 2019 - By 

    What do Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Arnold Schwarzenegger and J.K. Rowling have in common? Hint: it’s all about the month of July. A Little July Trivia July is the seventh month of the year in the internationally-accepted Gregorian Calendar. At one time, July was known as “Augustus” in honor of Julius Caesar who was born in July. Around here it’s my favourite month. Why? Because it’s my birthday month too and my older daughter has a birthday July 2. Of course, Canada Day is always July 1st and that’s one that I love as a Canadian. Canada Day launches…

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    The Ultimate Book Lover’s Subscription Box

    June 26, 2019 - By 

    Gifts for men can be difficult to find sometimes. I mean what exactly do they want? Clothes? Doubtful. Tools? Sometimes, but not every Dad, friend, brother or partner is a Tim, the Tool Man, Taylor. So what’s the answer to your gift-giving needs? Well, if you have a partner, friend or relative who loves to read, the men’s edition of Sweet Reads subscription box is just perfect. Gifts for Readers For all those Dads, friends, brothers, partners and husbands who love to read, we give thanks. Why? Well, because for you gift giving is a little bit simpler. You can…

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    Happy Canada Day!

    June 23, 2019 - By 

    Happy Canada Day from my family to yours! This is one of my favourite Canada Day photos from years gone by. We love Canada Day here because, of course we are Canadian, and also my older daughter has a birthday the day right after Canada Day. So it is always a Happy Canada Day here!   Wishing You the Happiest of Canada Days! Happy Canada Day and where did June go? June is such a crazy chaotic and fast month. To be truthful, it is not my favourite. While I genuinely adore the warmer weather, I do find that MANY…