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!
Must Haves For Beach Days
Heading to the coast for a family beach vacation? Spending a day at the river? Or are you just a regular beach-goer? No matter how often you head to the waters, this post is for you. We’ve compiled an amazing list of beach gear that you’ll go crazy for! From the basics to some really neat, unusual items, you have got to check these out.
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
Move Over, There’s A New Toothbrush In Town- Check Out The Bitvae R2 Electric Toothbrush
The entire family recently had dental visits for routine cleanings and I’m thrilled to report there were ZERO cavities to be found on anyone this time! (We weren’t so lucky last year when we had a less than stellar report…
NewAir NFT050GA00 Mini Deep Chest Freezer Review, Discount, + Giveaway
This ‘NewAir NFT050GA00 Mini Deep Chest Freezer Review, Discount, + Giveaway’ is sponsored by NewAir. As always, all opinions are my own. Are you finding your home short on freezer space? I LOVE buying food on sale and stocking up when…
Ridiculously Fun Backyard Activities For The Whole Family
It’s been almost 2 years since we purchased our new home out in the country in West Virginia. I love that my kids have a little bit of room to run and explore. I also love being able to utilize…
woom 5 Children’s Bike Review
This ‘woom 5 Children’s Bike Review’ is sponsored by Woom. As always, all opinions are my own. Every year, the kids seem to shoot up and need new pants. Another way that proves how quickly they’re growing is when they outgrow…
38 Best Gifts for Manly Men – Spoil Him With These Ideas!
Are you shopping for a manly man? You know, the kind of guy who refuses to wear pink, likes to get his hands dirty, is rugged, and wouldn’t be caught dead in a pair of skinny jeans?! I consider my…
The Best Bubbles Toys: Fubbles Review + Giveaway
This ‘The Best Bubbles Toys: Fubbles Review + Giveaway’ is sponsored by Fubbles. As always, all opinions are my own. I have yet to meet a child who doesn’t love either blowing bubbles, ‘catching’ bubbles, or at the very least,…
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!