• fathers day gadgets
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    Father’s Day Gadgets for the Man Who Has Everything #ad #SoloatBestBuy

    June 14, 2015 - By 

      What do you get the man who has everything for Father’s Day? What do you get your favourite gadget guy? How about a Solo Drone from Best Buy? Best Buy is the destination for drones including the new Solo Smart Drone from 3DR. Solo, the Smart Drone arrives in over 400 Best Buy stores on June 8, just in time for Father’s Day!  It’s the first-ever drone powered by two integrated Linux computers, making capturing the perfect shot easy for anyone.   The Solo works beautifully with a Go Pro (not included). The travel blogger in me is scheming a way…

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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…

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    Bubble Guppies Live Ready to Rock Tour and Presale Code

    June 8, 2015 - By 

      The Bubble Guppies are live and ready to rock London and so many other cities throughout North America. This is your chance to save on tickets with an exclusive presale code and you can also get first crack at the tickets too! The presale code goes live tomorrow morning (Tuesday morning) so don’t forget to visit the site to get tickets for the whole family. This would also be a great show for Grandma and Grandpa, or even aunt and uncle, to take the kids to. Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies Live! Ready to Rock is coming to London courtesy of Koba Entertainment. Bubble…

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    family - Technology

    Hit Gummy Drop Match-3 Game Now Available on PC

    June 8, 2015 - By 

    One of the biggest hit mobile apps, Gummy Drop App, is now available on your PC. Gummy Drop App, available on both iOS and Android already, has been one of my favourite Match-3 games for the better part of a year. Gummy Drop App is the 8th Top Grossing iPad App and the 20th Top Grossing iPhone App. Now, this awesome Match-3 puzzle game is available on PC too making mobile and computer domination pretty much complete. [tweetthis]Hit Match 3 Game Gummy Drop is now available on PC. [/tweetthis] Start your journey in Sydney, Australia and earn the tools you need…

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    Printables

    Father’s Day Word Search Printable

    May 27, 2015 - By 

    When you think of Dad what sort of words come to mind? I think of joking and pranks and barbecues and sports and travel and patience and love. There are a lot of different things good dads give their children. But most important of all these things I think is love and respect and security. A good Dad makes his kids feel safe and happy and loved. My children have a good Dad and on Father’s Day that’s worth celebrating. What are you doing to celebrate Father’s Day? I actually am not too sure here yet. I often do a…

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    family - Health - parenting

    10 Sensory Play Ideas with Gelatin

    May 25, 2015 - By 

    My kids are a curious combination of sensory seeking and sensory avoiding. That’s not uncommon for children with sensory processing difficulties. My older daughter avoids anything that feels scratchy. My younger daughter seeks out deep pressure often and also avoids any fabrics that are not soft and comfortable. Both have some sensory issues. I have written about that often here. Remember this post about 5 easy and free sensory play activities for kids with sensory processing disorder. [tweetthis]Five Easy and Free activities for kids who love sensory play https://www.thriftymommastips.com/easy-and-free-sensory-play-activities-for-kids/[/tweetthis] Both of my girls indulge in and seek out messy play.…

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    Hairy Eyeball #WordlessWednesday #tweens

    May 20, 2015 - By 

    This is my tween giving me the look. You know the look….this one….Really? After being away at a conference you come back and want to take my picture and hang out with me. Really? Oh Mom. She’s been working on this hairy eyeball look for months. And for the record this is my Wordless Wednesday post. This is my daughter and I only noticed the wacky necklace when I edited the photo. Do you have tweens? What is their favourite phrase or look?

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    Mother’s Day Word Search Printable

    May 9, 2015 - By 

    It’s almost Mother’s Day – which means it’s time for my Mother’s Day Word Search Printable. May is a great month, isn’t it? The first real long weekend of the summer launches an amazing season. And right before that there’s Mother’s Day. If your Mom loves word searches then this is the one for her. If kids need something to do to keep them busy on Mother’s Day so mom gets a break then again, print out my Mother’s Day word search.   Mother’s Day Word Search You know that I love a good word search. I think some of…

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    So What is a Timeshare? Mini-series Part 1 #Travel

    May 8, 2015 - By 

    What is a timeshare? Know the Answer Before Investing Timeshares have been around for a long time, and everyone seems to know that they’re used for vacations, but people still often ask the question, “‘What is a timeshare?” If you’re thinking of investing in a timeshare, you need to know the answer to this question before making a decision. What is a Timeshare A timeshare is a property which is owned by multiple people or parties. Typically resort condominium units, timeshares are owned by several parties with each party being entitled to use the property for an allotted period of…