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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This ‘Panda London Bamboo Memory Foam Mattress Topper Review’ is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. The mattress in our master bedroom is going on eight years old. While the typical mattress lasts 7 to 10 years, I found a way to help extend the life of ours. A Panda London Bamboo Memory …

This ‘Top 10 Reasons To Baby Wear’ post is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing to shop through my affiliate links. I didn’t always enjoy baby-wearing. When we had our first, I had a …

This ‘ Stonz Launches Natural Cruisers Toddler Shoes’ post is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. **This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The thing I probably dread shopping for the most is shoes. As a family of 10, (which includes 6 bios, 2 fosters, my husband, and …

This ’10 Favorite Affordable Cabinets And Sideboards From LuxenHöme’ post is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. I’ve yet to see a home that couldn’t benefit from additional storage space. We live in an old farmhouse that has been renovated and added on to several times now (by us). So while we’ve added …

This ‘KOKODI Kids Story Projector Giveaway’ is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It does not cost you anything to shop through my affiliate links. I found the coolest kids bedtime story projector that DOUBLES as a bluetooth …

This ‘Valentine Gift Guide For Adults‘ post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It does not cost you anything to shop through my affiliate links. A Post About Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day originated as a Christian feast day to honor a martyr named Valentine. It has since become …

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Well, our sweet little foster babe is nearing 5 months old already. That means we recently began searching for a new seat for her. I know that most infant seats CAN last until the child is 25-30 pounds. But, personally, …

**This ‘Best Valentine Gifts For Kids‘ post contains affiliate as well as Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that many people choose to celebrate. I love doing special things with my family on Valentine’s Day because it’s my way of showing I love them. The …

This ‘New Year, New Reads For The Kids! Check Out These Scholastic Titles’ post is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It does not cost you anything to shop through my affiliate links. My cousin recently inspired me. …

This ‘Warmies Discount + Giveaway: Enter To Win Warmies Sloth, Neck Wrap, & Slippers!’ post is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It does not cost you anything to shop through my affiliate links. Snuggable, Huggable, Loveable Familiar with …