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103 Plus Books to Increase Brain Power Now!
These days, it’s hard to keep our brains active, much less increase brain power. I mean I feel like I am constantly stressed out here while parenting and working through the pandemic and cannot focus long enough on any one task to make it through without stumbling. This Increase Your Brain Power Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I make a small commission via qualifying links. Recently, I started using an app to focus hard in the mornings on exercise and learning. I need to keep my brain active and stimulated to be healthy and well. So, I also started looking for books that can increase brain…
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Best Minecraft Scavenger Hunt for Kids
There’s no denying that Minecraft is still a massive runaway phenomenon. So, with that in mind I asked one of my helpers to build this Minecraft Scavenger Hunt for Kids so I could share it with readers here on Thrifty Mommas Tips. At first, I didn’t really get it. I mean it looks pretty simple. But my older daughter assures me that the popular video game has evolved dramatically ands this is why it is experiencing success again with tweens and teens everywhere. My two kids were into this hook line and sinker five years ago. Now, my younger girl is totally into Minecraft again. So, because I know she…
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50 + Best Canada Day Recipes, Crafts and Games
It’s almost Canada Day! You know what that means right? Well, it’s the start of my favourite month which makes it a great time to try one of these Canada Day recipes, crafts or games. The month of July makes me happy with all of the reasons to celebrate being Canadian. Canada Day comes first and then my oldest girl’s birthday, followed by my birthday. Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. Purchases made via qualifying links provide me with a small commission. Celebrate Canada Day and More There are so many reasons to celebrate in July! But marking Canada Day with some amazing red and white crafts…
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Easy Minecraft Word Scramble for Kids
Why is Minecraft popular again? I keep wondering that. Are you also kind of like how on earth did this happen? My kids were some of the original players of this game five or six years ago and now here we are again. I know the kids miss their school friends and this is an easy way to connect during the pandemic. Could it be that simple? Maybe that’s part of the appeal of the game again. Fun Minecraft Word Scramble In the mean time, if you want to supplement some of that gaming with an actual Minecraft word scramble game, then here you go. Because gaming and technology have…
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How to Make an Animal Crossing Cherry Blossom Tree
My kids are a little bit obsessed with the Animal Crossing New Horizons video game. We just got Nintendo Switch Lites for both of the girls, because Coronavirus is dragging on and our spirits are lagging. Truthfully, trying hard to keep my teenagers engaged and cheery. Post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission from purchases made via qualifying links. So, might as well have an entertaining video game to use and occasionally play when bored. Right? Anyways, while waiting for the Nintendo game and the controllers to show up, my one daughter decided to make an Animal Crossing Cherry Blossom Tree and a few other crafts. I…
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30 Amazing Family Board Game Gifts
Family Board Games are still some of my favourite family gifts any time of the year. My kids still enjoy a good game from time to time and so do we. It beats watching TV, Youtube or Netflix some nights, and is a lot more affordable than heading to the movie theatre, so why not give some as gifts for birthdays and other occasions? We have a closet full of family board games here. When visitors come over and younger children are in the mix this is often the first closet they go for. So, it works in our best interests often to keep numerous options for various ages on…
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Thrifty Mommas Tips 2018 Gift Guide – Favourite Holiday Toys
Holiday toys are just fun for everyone. There’s nothing like unwrapping a toy Christmas Morning and playing all day. Remember that magical feeling from WAY back when. I sure do. It’s the never ending quest to capture a little of that feeling and pass it on that keeps me motivated this time of year. With Christmas right around the corner, you’re probably either fully into Christmas shopping or, if you’re like me, well maybe you have a bit more to do. In either case, you probably are still hunting down ideas. That’s why I’ve put together my annual GIFT GUIDE for some toys that will help you round out your shopping…
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15 + Fun Fortnite Gifts for Fans
Alright unless you live under a rock you have probably heard of the Fortnite game craze. My kids have not played it here, but they know all about it and have been doing the dances now for well over a year. Everywhere. So I know there are a lot of Fortnite Fans out there of all ages. If you have a Fortnite Fan on your list now or at any time this year then this is the roundup to refer to. Any Fortnite MERCH would be welcome for your Fan Girl or Boy. 15 Plus Fortnite Gift Ideas That Are Lit (picturing my kids cringing every time I say LIT…
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Baby Shower Word Search Game
Time for a baby shower word search game. Hands up if you’ve ever been to a baby shower? How about one where they play cute and sometimes goofy games. Identify The Baby Food Game is always comical. And although it’s been a while since I have been to an in person baby shower, I am 100 % certain they still play some fun word games too. Baby shower season is approaching fast so I figured it would be fun to share a cute Baby Shower Word Search Game free printable activity here for you. As always, here’s the easy way to print this out. Click on the PDF link below…
