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    My Beach Entomologist #WordlessWednesday

    September 8, 2015 - By 

    Have you ever met a teenage girl that’s fascinated by bugs? Well I live with one. It’s true. This is my girl at the beach last month. It’s normal to find her picking bugs up out of the pool before they drown. It’s also completely normal to find yourself on the receiving end of a conversation about arachnids and all the various trivia facts she has ever collected about them. Just this weekend we were sitting watching a movie together when I spied a tiny spider spinning a web in front of me. She naturally put him in her hands…

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    5 Easy Packing Tips for Summer Road Trips and Business Trips #travel #giveaways

    August 23, 2015 - By 

    Summer road trips and business trips go hand in hand here. My summer has been filled with business trips. But the positive side of that is that my business is doing well. So I can’t complain about that. And I am able to combine my business trips with pleasure. So just last week I was able to do a quick business trip while also visiting my sweet niece and nephews in Toronto. That’s pretty fantastic, the best of both worlds, really. And there was New York City this summer, also always a treat! This coming week I am finally able…

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    6 Easy Common Sense Tips for Flying with a Baby

    August 4, 2015 - By 

    Flying with a baby can be extremely challenging. Between crying, squirming, and general baby angst, flying with a baby can be a daunting proposition for you, and sometimes for the other passengers too. But people do it every day so what’s the big secret? Preparation. Fear not! If you take the right steps, you can limit the amount of baby angst, and make the flight relatively painless for you, for baby, and for everyone else on the plane. Air travel can be challenging for anyone, but it is a necessary part of travelling and it is often more manageable when you…

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    Ohio – Travel Off the Beaten Path #Travel

    July 28, 2015 - By 

    Ohio is a wonderful state. We all know Cleveland and its sports teams. We also know that Ohio has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cedar Point. But what else is out there off the beaten path? If you’re travelling to Ohio, why not get out there and bring a story of your off the beaten path adventure back home? 6 Places Off the Beaten Path in Ohio Ohio has a lot of well known attractions, but there are several lesser known attractions that you can find if you go off the beaten path just a bit. Purple…

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    Five Reasons to Stay at Certified Disney Resorts in Florida #travel

    July 14, 2015 - By 

    Disney is always a crowdpleaser. It is the one trip pretty much every family should take. But how do you know where to stay and how to save money? And should you stay at a Certified Disney Resort or should you choose a different option? If you’re planning to visit Disney World, staying at a certified Disney resort is a great way to fully enjoy the park without a lot of headaches. Staying at Disney resorts allows better access to the park, less headaches, and more fun. In the end, it takes away so much of the hassle that can go along with…

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    First EVER Christina Knows Best – DIONO Travel Changer For Baby Review #travel #baby

    July 2, 2015 - By 

    Welcome to Christina!! Soon to be Mama who is also my new awesome vlogger and baby product reviewer. Follow her on twitter too @crissyknowsbest. She’s incredibly funny and how cute is she? She actually thinks she’s getting out of the house after baby is born. Just kidding. Of course she is. She’ll be travelling in no time with the help of cute and useful baby products like this Diono travel changer for baby. Christina reviews the DIONO Travel changer for baby seen above. It’s a Thrifty Momma’s Tips exclusive product review! Huge thank you to the lovely and humorous Christina!…

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    TEN Free Places to Fish for Family Fishing Week in Ontario #travel

    July 1, 2015 - By 

    Looking for something to do this weekend that’s friendly on the family budget and enjoyable for everyone? Well, I have just the ticket. Whether you’re an experienced angler or brand new to fishing, or really just dead awful like me (oh I try anyways, don’t worry) there are many opportunities to get out and fish licence-free during Family Fishing Week, July 4-12, 2015. Searching for Family Fishing Week events across Ontario? You can check the full list here: ontariofamilyfishing.com/events Anyways I thought it would be fun to share these because I know my readers love free things that don’t tax…

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    5 Reasons For Travelling in June and July #travel

    June 24, 2015 - By 

    It seems a little bit kooky to want to travel in June or July, especially to a resort, and most especially if you are a Canadian. I mean, aren’t we supposed to simply stay put for the short summer season and then flee the snow, icy roads and mayhem somewhere just before or after Christmas? Didn’t we invent the term snowbirds? Maybe so, but I have travelled a few times now off season to resorts in June, July and even August, and the results have been surprising. Travelling in June and July can be worth it for many reasons. [tweetthis]Sometimes resort…

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    Beach and Pool Checklist Printable

    June 11, 2015 - By 

    Heading to the beach this summer? Then you need this Beach and Pool Checklist printable. Stay organized and make the best of your beach time. That’s important when your sunny days are limited. Victoria Day weekend has passed in Canada and Memorial Day in the US just passed and I am giddy! Giddy I tell you. Winter was a fickle season and it basically aged me about ten years so I am looking forward to summer stripping away about 15 years. That’s how it works, right? Right? Of course it does. Give me something to hang onto here would you?…

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    6 Best Amusement Parks in Ontario #travel

    June 9, 2015 - By 

    6 Best Amusement Parks in Ontario Whether you live here, or are just visiting, Ontario has some of the best amusement parks around. You can enjoy everything from a watery indoor park to a fairy tale land based on your childhood stories. How can you choose from such a variety? This list of the 5 best amusement parks in Ontario can help! Some of the Best Amusement Parks in Ontario Ontario has some of the best amusement parks in the country. What’s amazing is the variety of parks all located within one province. If you can’t find an amusement park that…