Zipadee Zip Review
Do you have a little one that struggles with sleep? There’s been one baby product I’ve been using for over a decade that I absolutely swear by…the Sleeping Baby ZipadeeZip! It’s worked wonders for our foster babies as well as bios. I’m sharing all the details on how and why it works PLUS I’ve snagged an exclusive discount code for our readers!
Easy + Healthy Summer Snack Ideas
Summer is on the way and that means trips to the park, beach, zoo, pool, and more. It’s a busy time of year for sure but that doesn’t mean you have to be hitting up the drive through. We’ve rounded up over 50 easy, healthy snack ideas that are kid and adult approved. Perfect for those busy summer days, you’re sure to find some favorites here that will help keep you hydrated and full!
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day 2023 is Sunday, June 18th and we’ve rounded up some great gift ideas for dad this year! We have ideas for experience gifts as well as things you can order online and have shipped right to your (or his) front door for simplicity sake. Dads work hard all year round so make sure you take this year to thank him and let him know how much he means to you!
We’re here to help you make the most of every birthday and holiday season! We’ve got gift ideas for just about everyone! For example, we’ve got great ideas for Harry Potter Gifts, Minecraft Toys, LEGO gifts, gifts for outdoorsmen, gifts for kids who love animals, arts and crafts gifts for kids, unicorn toys, and gifts for manly men.
We’ve also got gifts for one-year-old girls, gifts for one-year-old boys, gifts for thirteen-year-old boys, gifts for five-year-old girls, gifts for six-year-old girls, and gifts for ten-year-old girls. We also have great ideas for gifts for guys in their 30’s and gifts for women too. No matter who you’re shopping for, we’ve got ideas to help in our over 50 different gift guides!
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Since 2010, Thrifty Nifty Mommy has been a place where you’ll find helpful posts about affordable family life, nifty ideas, motherhood, recipes, homeschooling, giveaways, product reviews, and more. We’re so excited you’ve stopped by and hope you’ll find a lot of useful information for your family.
Looking for some delicious wintertime recipes? Our chicken noodle soup recipe is a family favorite, along with this stuffed pepper soup recipe and this southern meatballs and gravy recipe. Check out this no-bake Cherry Delight recipe for dessert!
Air Fryer Recipes
I got my first air fryer a few years ago and fell in love with it! Air fryers are a great way to cook so many of your favorite foods! Check out all of these great air fryer recipes.
All Recipes
We love to cook for our families! You can find a list of all of the amazing recipes we’ve shared on our site here.
Dessert Recipes
Do you have a sweet tooth? I love a great dessert and you are going to love these delicious dessert recipes!
It’s always great to discover a delicious new recipe! At Thrifty Nifty Mommy, we like to share recipes that are family-friendly, kid-approved, and easy for busy moms to make. Some of our most popular recipe posts are the skillet cube steak recipe, cowboy casserole, Dorito casserole, dirt pudding recipe, air fryer baked potato recipe, air fryer fried chicken, and air fryer onion rings.
Bubble Bath Slime Recipe
Kids love making slime and you’ll love this easy bubble bath slime recipe!
Easy Squirrel Feeder
This easy DIY squirrel feeder is so fun to make with kids and your squirrels will love it too!
Recycled Cardboard Craft Ideas
Save money on your crafts by using recycled cardboard! These crafts are easy to make and so much for kids!
We’re here to help you find ways to keep your kids busy! For babies and toddlers, check out these 10 high chair activities plus this list of fun activities for babies 6-12 months.
Recent Blog Posts
The BEST Gifts for Dad this Father’s Day 2023
Is your Dad or father figure hard to shop for? Don’t worry, we’ve got a great guide full of the best gifts for Dad! Miranda and I have worked together and polled other dads we know to find out just…
The Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos Recipe – Loaded Chips
The official start to football season is just around the corner and the preseason practices and scrimmages have already started. As much as I dislike the start of fall because it means the end of summer and the start of…
Easy Southern Salmon Patties (Salmon Cakes) Recipe
I was never a huge fan of fresh salmon or other fish growing up but one seafood dish I always loved was my mom’s old-fashioned salmon patties. There’s still something about frying them up in my own kitchen that…
My BEST Cherry Delight Recipe – a No Bake Dessert
I love everything about summertime. The sunshine, the swimming, the vacations, the fresh garden produce, and picnics with my favorite summer recipes, like this delicious Cherry Delight recipe. It’s no-bake, SO easy, and tastes incredible! This cherry delight dessert recipe…
Graco Size4Me 65 Rapid Remove Convertible Car Seat Review
I was sent a Graco Size4Me 65 Rapid Remove Convertible Car Seat for this review. As always, all opinions are my own. Choosing a car seat can be very stressful as a parent. There are so many things to consider…
Mom to Be Gifts – The BEST Gifts for Expecting Mothers in 2023
What are good baby shower gifts, Mother’s Day gifts, or unique baby shower gifts specifically for the mom to be? This is a question I’ve been asked numerous times over the years. As a mom of 7 (9 total counting our…
We love celebrations here and we have a lot of resources to make your next birthday, anniversary, or holiday a success! Your friends and family will love this collection of funny birthday memes. Express your love by sending one of these funny I Love You memes or one of these flirty memes to your spouse.
Affordable Birthday Parties
It’s always fun to celebrate a birthday, but it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! We’ve got ideas to keep those birthday celebrations affordable!
Rainbow Cupcakes
These cupcakes are so colorful – kids will love them! Not only are they colorful, but they have a great surprise on the inside!
Backyard Activities
For an affordable and fun birthday party at home, check out this list of great backyard activities that are affordable or even free!
Most Popular Blog Posts
Month after month, these posts continue to be some of the most popular posts on this site. If you haven’t read them yet, make sure you check them out!
DIY Nerf Gun Wall
Do you need a place to store all of his Nerf and dart gun weapons – we’ve got the nerf gun storage solution for you! In just a short amount of time you can create this awesome Nerf Wall in your home!
Air Fryer Donuts Recipe
My air fryer is one of my most used, favorite kitchen gadgets and this recipe is one of our favorites. It’s perfect as a beginner air fryer recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and about 5-8 minutes, you’ll have a great-tasting dessert!
Toy Storage Ideas that Work!
Do you need to organize the toy mess? I’ve lived in various size houses, with and without a playroom, and I’ve compiled all of my best tips and ideas for toy storage that have worked! You can get your place organized in no time!