Do you know any hidden gems where you live? Every state has them. Sometimes it takes a little digging but there are lots of fun places to visit, no matter where you are. And here in Minnesota, we have a few that are seasonal. One popular one that is definitely a must visit is SummerLand, Central Minnesota's Outdoor Fun Park. Since we make it a point to get there each ... Read More
Deluxe Cheese Board and Knife Set + Giveaway
Summer means hot sunny days, splashing at the beach, outdoor baby showers, backyard BBQs, picnics, and more. But one trend that I find happening in our family is that we're too hot to eat a big supper. So instead, I pull together quicker meals that include healthier snack type items. Usually cold food items that offer nutrition without weighing us down. And one thing that I ... Read More
Check Out My Big Lots Haul!
Have you visited your local Big Lots store lately? My husband and I started frequenting Big Lots early in our marriage when we discovered they sold our favorite specialty sodas cheaper than anywhere else in our area (and with a better selection too!). Not only would we stop in to pick up our drinks, we'd always find other great treasures while we were there. Now that summertime ... Read More
BRIO Quality Children’s Toys {+ Giveaway}
I was sent a trio of BRIO Quality Children's Toys in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. If you've caught any of my other posts here at Thrifty Nifty Mommy, you may already know that I also have five children. (Just like Janessa.) However, our kids are a little older than hers, ranging in ages 3 to 13. But since we also do foster care too, we sometimes have ... Read More
WIN a Set of Kids’ Raingear Items from Stephen Joseph Gifts!
It's spring which means rainy days! But rainy days don't mean you HAVE to stay indoors. Amber at Viva Veltoro recently wrote about some fun outdoor rainy day activities for kids! She's also got a look at some adorable kids' raingear from Stephen Joseph Gifts, including rain boots, raincoats, and umbrellas. I've partnered with Viva Veltoro to give one lucky reader their choice ... Read More
Arcopédico Shoes For Women + Giveaway
I've shared how important it is to me that I purchase quality supportive footwear for my kids. But did you know it's just as important for adults to wear proper footwear too? A good pair of shoes can affect health in so many positive ways. Think: healthy posture, comfortable feet, no back pain, etc. So I'm thrilled to partner to review Arcopédico Shoes for women today and ... Read More
PicturesOnGold Stainless Steel Photo Dog Tag (Giveaway)
Are you all set for Father's Day yet? Or still searching for that perfect gift? Over the years, I've come to love selecting custom gifts for those I love. And PicturesOnGold has made creating custom jewelry and gifts easy for me. So today, I'm excited to partner with them and share their PicturesOnGold Stainless Steel Photo Dog Tag with you. It's a great gift idea for dad ... Read More
So What Did You Name Him??
This has been a POPULAR question among our friends and family over the past few days. I'm sure people must think we are crazy for taking such a long time to name our children. It's probably more my fault than my husband's. I take a long time to commit to a name these days. I like to use it with them for a few days to make sure I really feel good about the name and it truly ... Read More
Drawn Together Giveaway
Disney Hyperion sent me a copy to check out and is partnering with me for a giveaway! Growing up, I was lucky enough to have frequent get-togethers with all 4 of my grandparents. I have so many special memories of the time I've spent with them. It didn't have to be "big" things either. Some of my fondest memories are talking long walks in the woods or working in the garden ... Read More
Extra Large Stadium Seat {+ Giveaway}
I never thought I'd be a "sports" mom. Growing up, I played a few sports but was never really into it. I have to give my parents credit though. They really tried hard to encourage me. I was in softball for a few years starting at about age 5. (However, the coaches always put me in far left field since I wasn't very good. I was happy to oblige as it was fine by me if the ... Read More