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    Festive Christmas Charades Game to Play Now

    November 12, 2020 - By 

    Looking for fun festive socially or physically distant ways to make the most of the holidays this year? Christmas charades is one way to get together with family even if you are apart. I mean this can easily be done on Zoom or Skype or whatever form of video calling you do. Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases. This Christmas could be unique. I’ll be honest I am not sure I am ready for that. I need to be able to see family, but the pandemic numbers are…

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    Alligator Life Cycle Learning Kit Printables

    October 24, 2020 - By 

    No matter where you live, you simply have to agree that alligators are very cool creatures. This alligator life cycle learning kit is four pages and can help reinforce a love of science and literacy as well as learning about living things in general. Free Kids Alligator Life Cycle Learning Tools and Games That, right now, is something we can all use. More activities that are free and easy to use for the kids. I mean I am fully aware that we are all scrambling to fill the extra time at home with meaningful activities for kids. In my opinion,…

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    Kindness Game – Teaching Kids How to Be Kind

    September 9, 2020 - By 

    “Be Kind Whenever Possible. It is Always Possible,” – Dalai Lama Kindness is my life philosophy and one of the highest aspirations for me as a parent. International Kindness Day is right around the corner. That’s why I thought it would be a great time to share this Kindness game with you. Make Kindness Fun I am not one to believe that kindness should ever be confined to a single day. Kindness, especially these days, is like sunshine, sprinkle that stuff everywhere. Now, more than ever, the world needs kindness. Sharing that philosophy with my kids and hoping they evolve…

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    Easy Road Trip Travel Activity Book for Kids

    August 30, 2020 - By 

    Have you got a road trip travel activity book for your next road trip? All the EPIC road trips in the world cannot make up for this year. But, that said, I am thrilled to be able to take even small adventures close to home these days. Right now, t’s all about the road trips. If you are road tripping with teens or kids any time soon, then this travel activity book may come in handy. This travel activity book post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. Purchases made via qualifying links equal a small commission for…

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    103 Plus Books to Increase Brain Power Now!

    August 5, 2020 - By 

    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,…

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    Classic Yard Games to Play Again Now

    August 3, 2020 - By 

    How many times have you played Classic Yard Games over the years? I’d hazard a guess that it has been awhile. No shame in that. Me, too, actually. Back when the kids were small we played these outdoor games together often. Recapturing Childhood Remember the romance of childhood? I’m not talking about Hallmark movie romance, but that pure magical feeling that anything is possible and the only limits are your creativity and maybe Mom yelling bedtime out the front door or the window long after the sun sets. Staying up late on those seemingly endless summer nights to play, without…

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    Best Minecraft Scavenger Hunt for Kids

    July 1, 2020 - By 

    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…

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    50 + Best Canada Day Recipes, Crafts and Games

    June 22, 2020 - By 

    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…

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    Easy Minecraft Word Scramble for Kids

    May 27, 2020 - By 

    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…

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    How to Make an Animal Crossing Cherry Blossom Tree

    May 16, 2020 - By 

    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…