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    Eight Most Useful Gifts for New Parents

    October 14, 2016 - By 

    Useful gifts for new parents can be invaluable. It’s not always the thought that counts alone. Gift giving for new parents needs to be a combination of heartfelt and useful. Brand new Moms and Dads are about to be their busiest ever. BUT, do we give them things that make their lives easier during the transition or do we spring for something whimsical and cute? Useful Gifts for New Parents Make Life Easier I loved my baby shower and it was magical from start to finish. The gifts that arrived were also treasured. At the end of the day though, I…

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    The 2016 Holiday Gift Guide #TMMGG16

    September 14, 2016 - By 

    It was the first of September when I got my first seasonal Christmas pitch here at Thrifty Momma’s Tips. So, I knew it was time to get thinking about holiday gift guides and considering what I want that to look like this year. I have done these for a few years now and readers enjoy them so today I am launching my 2016 Holiday Gift Guide with a call for submissions. For those who read this blog – you will soon be able to visit and check out all the trending toys for kids and tweens and teens. There might…

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    Stylish Stationery and Quirky School Gifts #LoveHallmarkCA

    September 1, 2016 - By 

    We all know Hallmark for cards and fun singing seasonal toys. But did you know that Hallmark has stylish stationery too? It’s true. This year Hallmark’s beautiful back to school stationery and one of a kind gifts have captured my imagination. This year these adorable Toe of a Kind socks showed up here and the kids flipped. UNI-Kitty is hilarious and so fun for my tween starting back to high school next week. And the Game On Toe of a Kind socks are super cute for my Pokemon and Minecraft loving tween. These couldn’t have been better suited to my girls. Ever since…

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    Who’s Your Daddy? Best Father’s Day Tech Gifts for Dad #BestDadBestBuy

    June 16, 2016 - By 

    Who’s your Daddy? Gadget Dad? Fitness Dad? Gamer Dad? Geek Dad? Fishing Dad? DIY Dad? Golfer Dad? Handy Dad? There are almost as many types of Dads as there are men in the world. Father’s Day is fast approaching, and that’s got me thinking about our Dad, father of our two girls, chauffeur, support person, DIY handyman, globetrotter, and brown belt. I am grateful for my husband, who is also one of my all round favourite people. Regardless of the type of Dad you have, or are shopping for, you need not panic because Best Buy has you covered with…

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    Ten Cutest Gifts for Dads and Grads #LoveHallmarkCA #giveaways

    June 5, 2016 - By 

    It’s June already and that means chaos. I’m not overstating that one little bit. If you are a parent then you know June is gorgeous and it heralds summer and Father’s Day and graduation. But June you saucy little month you…you also bring a million other things that toss life into complete disarray. You are my Love/Hate month. I know I’m not alone. June is madness. So here’s a little help. PREPARE NOW for the gifting season with these recommendations for Dad and Grad gifts. June is beautiful weather and winding down for summer at school. It is paying for…

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    My Top Six Mother’s Day Gifts From Hallmark #Giveaways

    May 4, 2016 - By 

      Mother’s Day is a hard time of year when you are missing your Mom. Three years ago I lost my Mom. I miss her every day and this time of year I miss her so much my heart hurts. We did things together on Mother’s Day most years, but there are many moments now I wish I had hugged her tighter, and called her more frequently, and brought her flowers every time I saw her. That’s why I want to remind you that it’s a special time of year and you need to take time to spend it with your…

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    The Very Best Gifts for Tea Lovers

    February 7, 2016 - By 

    I might be the world’s biggest tea lover. In fact as I write this post I am brewing myself a cup of tea. There’s something so wonderful about tea, especially in the winter. These days as February looms long and damp and chilly, I find tea is often my beverage of choice. In fact it is often the only thing that keeps me warm. Plus I like that caffeine free or low caffeine tea is a simple way for me to stay hydrated.   Recently I read a book that had a good number of different morning teas recommended for detox.…

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    Weekend Flash PayPal Giveaway

    February 5, 2016 - By 

    Happy Weekend! Or Happy soon to be Weekend! Valentine’s Day is coming up fast and that means it’s time to buy something special for the one you love! Enter now to win $50 and that could go a long way towards helping defray the cost of those Valentine’s Roses or other beautiful gifts. This Paypal Giveaway is open world-wide and could make you $50!   For THREE Days ONLY we are offering this Flash Paypal Giveaway! One lucky reader will receive $50 USD Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card!! This giveaway is for THREE Days Only! Enter Now! We are…

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    What to Say – Let Teleflora Help this Valentine’s Day 2 $100 Gift Codes #Giveaway #WhatisLove #Teleflora

    February 4, 2016 - By 

    What to say. Let’s face it many of us struggle with words. What’s the right word? How can we get what’s in our hearts out onto paper? How can you find the words to tell someone special exactly how much they mean to you? It’s a tough thing sometimes. Right now, this Valentine’s Day, Teleflora is taking the challenge out of fumbling for words with Love Note Concierge. What to Say is Tough A lot of times, it’s not that you don’t know how to express how you feel. It’s that you don’t know how to adequately express how you feel.…

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    Valentine’s Day printable coupon book

    February 4, 2016 - By 

    Looking for ways to save on the gift giving this Valentine’s Day? Why not print out this free Valentine’s Day printable coupon book and give it along with a heartfelt meal you planned and made?  Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s almost Valentine’s Day again! Seems like it was only yesterday when we were celebrating Valentine’s Day 2015! Anyways I have several Valentine’s Day printables to share with my friends here. Some are brand new and very simple to download and share. Others are from 2015 and live on my Pinterest board. Here’s a super popular Valentine’s Day word search for you…