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    11 Fun Things To Do In Daytona Beach

    October 29, 2015 - By 

    Beyond the cars and the racing and the beach itself – what’s there to do in Daytona Beach? You will be surprised at the charm of this iconic destination in Florida. There are many fun things to do in Daytona Beach. A lot of those beach activities are also very family friendly. So What is there to do in Daytona Beach? Daytona Beach has a reputation as a car and motorcycle aficionado’s heaven, but there’s so much more to see and do in this tourist mecca. Daytona Beach is great food, fun shops, multiple beaches, tasty beer, picturesque piers, one…

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    WIN a Family Game Night Prize Pack with Pie Face #GayLeaMom ARV $80

    October 28, 2015 - By 

    I am a fan of family time. But as the kids get older it is harder to carve time out for things like Family Game Night or Family Movie Night. Family game night is a tradition in our household. It’s a chance to disconnect from iPads, iPods, iTouches, and Android whatevers for a few hours and just be together. We love board games of all types, but lately our favorite game night activity is the Pie Face game. It’s a ton of fun. Family Game Night with Pie Face and Gay Lea The Pie Face game is exactly what it sounds like.…

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    Tony Hawk Circuit Boards For Tweens by Hexbug – #TMMGG2015 #giveaways

    October 27, 2015 - By 

    Of all the people on your list this year, the tweens and teenagers can be some of the hardest to buy for. Oh sure there’s always gift cards. Kids like to spend those after they hit double digits. But if you are like me you still love to have something under the tree for them to open also. Gadgets? Sure, why not. But there are only so many electronics you can give. Kids, of all ages, still like something to unwrap and play with on occasion. So happy to share that HexBug has you covered this year for all the…

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    Lost Passport? Don’t Panic, Work Through it with These Steps

    October 27, 2015 - By 

    This could have been a lost passport story. And it almost was. One time my entire family and I flew in the winter to Jamaica on a red eye overnight. We landed early and were exhausted. My baby (4 at that time) was in my arms half asleep and we took the shuttle to our resort. We grabbed our suitcases and I left all the passports sitting on the top shelf of the shuttle bus. Five minutes later I realized my lost passport and the rest of the family passports vanished down the street in Jamaica. I freaked out for a…

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    4 Steps to Winterize Your Garden

    October 26, 2015 - By 

    After the final harvest of the year, it will be time to winterize your garden. I promise not to be surprised or offended if some of you don’t know that winterizing the garden is a thing. It seems like a lot of people don’t. However, when you winterize your garden, you get a great head start on the next growing season. Winterize Your Garden for an Amazing Spring When you winterize your garden, you get a spring with less work, more planting, and healthier plants. Here’s how. Don’t Throw Out Spent Veggie Plants This is important. I see so many gardeners…

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    15 Creative DIY Origami Crafts for Kids

    October 26, 2015 - By 

    Origami is the ancient Japanese art of folding paper. I happen to know this because I have a teenager who loves origami and Japanese culture in general. Traditional Japanese origami – paper folding began during the EDO period. The most commonly known form of Japanese origami is the paper crane. My teen folds these all the time and can also make origami bowls, plates and cups which is a party trick she tends to use when other kids are over. [tweetthis]Which of these origami crafts for kids will you try first? [/tweetthis] These ideas are totally appealing to the crafty…

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    Social Media Bullying – What Do I Do If My Child is Being Bullied on Social Media?

    October 23, 2015 - By 

    Social media is here to stay and unfortunately that means social media bullying is also a threat, so you better get savvy about monitoring your child on their social channels. I wish more than anything that I didn’t have to write this post. I make my living off social media and I love it for many reasons. I use it mostly for social good to help build messaging on line for brands like World Vision Canada, and patient groups seeking help, or raising awareness, for issues like infertility, adoption, child poverty. I love what I do and it is the…

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    The Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach

    October 22, 2015 - By 

    What do you envision when you think of Daytona Beach? Racing, motorcycles, parties, food? Pop culture might have shaped this popular tourist destination, but there’s a whole lot more to discover in Daytona Beach than you ever imagined, starting with The Shores Resort and Spa. This is the start of a Daytona Beach series here at Thrifty Momma’s Tips. Daytona Beach is Well Loved by Canada Florida is a popular destination for Canadians and snowbirds wanting to escape the cold for weeks, even months. Although I have been to a few different Florida cities, I recently had the chance to discover Daytona Beach for…

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    The ZB Freestyle Board By Tucker Toys #TMMGG2015 #Giveaway

    October 21, 2015 - By 

    I first saw this ZB Freestyle Board at Blogger Bash in New York City at an event called Sweet Suite. I figured it would be right for one of my girls. Then the ZB Freestyle Board arrived last week and we set it up together for a test-drive here. The ZB Freestyle Board by Tucker Toys is the perfect toy for active tweens who like skateboarding. There are several different colours available. This sells for about $50.00. Pick up one for the tweens in your life who want to skateboard, or are already little boarders. Practice your flips and tricks and…

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    5 Home Safety Tips for When You Travel

    October 20, 2015 - By 

    Home safety is a big deal when you’re travelling. Your home can be targeted even during the daylight, so take a few precautions to prevent thieves from breaking and entering this time of year. By and large home safety during the holidays is all about prevention. Deter thieves from ransacking your house with a few simple safety tips. These 5 home safety tips will help you keep your home and your property safe while you’re away. Home Safety Tips to Protect Your Home When you’re away, home safety is all about making your home the absolute least desirable place to…