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    Teacher Appreciation Week Free Printables

    April 20, 2016 - By 

    Did you know that it is Teacher Appreciation Week coming up May 2 – 6? Teachers can and often do make a huge impact on a child’s life. A really dedicated and kind, caring professional can change the course of a child’s future. I believe in rewarding people and other classmates who help my children at school. So, for instance, with certain classmates of my daughter, I make sure to buy Christmas presents, or send an extra snack once in awhile so my daughter can share. When we were KinderCanada ambassadors a couple of years ago I would have her…

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    Mystery Puzzles Package for Your Little Detectives

    March 18, 2016 - By 

    Do you have a sweet little spy? Are you raising a small detective? Does your child love decoding, or enjoy a good mystery? Do they like word games too? Then these children’s mystery puzzles will be just the right thing to keep them occupied and having fun all summer. Now be warned one has a serious travel theme so don’t print it out unless you are legitimately taking a trip soon. Or the happy smiles will be frowns instead. Nobody wants that. My kids have always enjoyed word games and I was no different at their ages. I have always…

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    Easter Word Search Free Printable

    March 12, 2016 - By 

    Easter is a special time of year to me. I am sure it is to many of you as well. My Mom was born around Easter and so this time of year reminds me of her. Easter is the time of year we used to get together often. It kind of kicked off the spring season. Birthdays, holidays and just any old reason to get together. Once the snow has melted and the roads are good to drive on again we would get together more than we ever did in the winter. My Mom loved spring as do my kids.…

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    St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Toppers Printable

    March 5, 2016 - By 

    St. Patrick’s Day is almost here and you know what that means, right? Parties! And baking and all sorts of festivities. So, if you are Irish, or even just someone who likes a party, you can make good use of some of my free printables. This St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Toppers Printable might be just the thing to help you trick out the bake sale cupcake table. I enjoy St. Patrick’s Day but I rarely go all out for this one day of the year. Many are inspired to drink green beer and order the Shamrock Shake and all of that…but…

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    I Like You Beary Much – Teddy Bear Valentine’s Day Coloring Page Printable

    February 11, 2016 - By 

    Happy Valentine’s Day! Such a frenzied time again here. Sometimes it feels like we race from one holiday or season to the next. In my line of business that’s life. This weekend Family Day and Valentine’s Day are both happening, so it’s extra chaotic from the work side of things. But that said, of all the holidays around I enjoy a chance to celebrate my family. It often seems like we don’t get enough time to do that. I will be celebrating with my kids again this year on Family Day! Last year we opted to toboggan for a chunk of the…

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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…

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    Valentine’s Day Coloring Page Printable

    February 1, 2016 - By 

    Valentine’s Day is coming up fast and I know how much you enjoy crafts. So here’s another Valentine’s Day colouring page for kids. It’s super simple but don’t forget colouring doesn’t have to be too detailed. It can just be a fun and easy transition or relaxation activity. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate love. Well, every day should be an occasion to celebrate love really, right? Nonetheless, it’s nice to have a specific date on the calendar for those of us who get so busy we forget to take a moment to remember our…

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    Christmas Scrambler Free Kids Puzzle Printables

    December 13, 2015 - By 

    This adorable Christmas Scrambler word game has done extremely well over the past five years. People enjoy the word puzzles and games published here on Thrifty Mommas Tips. But until now one thing was missing… The answer key. People have been emailing me and leaving comments here asking for the answers so read the post to find them. I have updated this content this year (December 2020) to add the answers for you. Merry Christmas! How’s the shopping going? Have you kept to budget or is it straining at the seams? We Interrupt the Shopping for a Moment… I know…

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    Five Fun Christmas Printables

    December 10, 2015 - By 

    No secret that Christmas can be ridiculously expensive right? I usually try to approach the season with a budget and with some thrifty skills too. And I know a lot of my readers are very much like that too. I adore easy fun festive printables this time of the year. Let’s face it, when your kids are young setting up for Christmas is a little bit like a magic show. You need a lot of calming tools at your disposal to keep them busy, even as they get swept away by the spirit of the season, so that you can…

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    Christmas Coloring Page Printables

    December 7, 2015 - By 

    Well Happy Holidays to everyone! By now many of you have seen your local Santa Claus Parade and started some of your shopping? Have you started the decorating process yet? If not, and you still need some time set aside to do that, then go ahead and print this one of my free Christmas Coloring Page Printables out now to keep the kids busy while you are decking the halls. What’s the one thing you most look forward to during the holiday season? I enjoy taking some time off, having a great meal and seeing my nieces and nephews. I…