Miranda

I'm a city girl turned country and have been writing for Thrifty Nifty Mommy, one of the most popular family lifestyle sites, for over six years now. I love blogging about delicious recipes (I've even shared my award winning Chili Recipe with you!), family travel -especially big family adventures-, parenting, reviews on products that we've tried out, tips and tricks, homeschooling, fashion, and sometimes a little humor in between -- anyone love a great meme? Oh, and if you're going to visit Disney any time soon or are a fan of all things Disney, check out this roundup of the best Disney bags.

We live on our family dairy farm in Minnesota and I'm always happy to commiserate on the weather and pesky mosquitoes as well as share about the good things this state offers.

As a mom to six bio kiddos, who used to have a home daycare as well as be a foster parent, there's a lot of 'been there, done that' and I love sharing what I've learned from those experiences.

In my 'spare' time, I enjoy hanging out with my husband, going on a quick lunch date, playing board games as a family, and spending time with extended relatives and friends.

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I’m a huge believer and advocate in helping our bodies be the best, healthiest, and as fully functioning as they can be. We try to do that through a variety of ways. First, I do my best to create home-cooked meals for my family the majority of the time. Eating a well-balanced diet with adequate …

I’m super excited to partner with City Threads today to share some exciting news. City Threads, a kids apparel brand, is popular for their timeless, USA-made styles. But the big news is that they’re launching a *NEW* Organic Cotton Baby Collection made with 100% Global Organic Textile Standard Certified yarn – locally knit and dyed in LA. We LOVE City …

This ‘Best Family Costume Ideas From HalloweenCostumes.com’ is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes.com. As always, all opinions are my own. Several years ago, the kids and I did our very first group Halloween costume and it was SO MUCH FUN! Every home we stopped at had such a genuine and excited reaction and it really made the …

This ‘Best Products For Helping Kids with Bedtime Routines’ post is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. I’m a mom to six kids but you’ll never hear me claim that I have it all figured out. Some kids are TOUGH! To be honest, our first two kids were so easy. We truly thought …

I’m a softie for sweet treats but prefer to find healthier options when possible. Fresh fruit is always at the top of my list and whether I’m throwing a party or just having a bowl at home, a sweet fruit dip always makes it even better. This easy Fruit Dip Recipe is creamy, fresh, and …

Hi friends, family, and readers! If you’ve been hanging around Thrifty Nifty Mommy for a few years, you probably know quite a bit about my family… My husband, Mike, and I live on our family dairy farm in Minnesota. We’ve been married 20 years this September (WOW, time really does fly by). And with the …

If you’re shopping for gifts for kids who love animals, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up some really cool gift ideas that are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, and every ocassion in between. All three of the writers here at Thrifty Nifty Mommy have kids who are animal lovers. Truly, they all just …

This ‘TEKFUN LCD Writing Tablets Review + Giveaway’ post is sponsored by TEKFUN. As always, all opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. When searching for fun toys and products for kids that would make a great gift, it can be hard to find something that will appeal to both you and …

While life tends to be busy in general, the school year can get extra hectic for many families. Whether you homeschool, private school, public school, charter school, or educate the kids some other way, schedules get a little crazy once September hits. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some yummy, easy breakfast ideas to …

Shopping for a 13-year old boy? We’ve got the gift ideas that 13-year-old boys are going to love! As a mom of 3 boys myself (plus Janessa has 5 boys too!), we have a lot of experience with gifting boys. We’ve got the coolest gift ideas for 13-year-old boys for 2023! Featuring a mixture of …