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Thrifty Nifty Mommy

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  • Pregnancy
    • What to Expect with Your C-Section Birth
      • What to Expect After a C-Section
    • Home Birth
      • Maggie’s Home Birth Story
      • Jacob’s Home Birth Story
      • Zellene’s Home Birth Story
      • Gideon’s Home Birth Story
      • Aram’s Home Birth Story
      • What It’s Like Having a Home Birth, When You’re the Dad
      • Why Having a Natural, Drug-Free Birth Strengthens My Marriage
      • How To Prepare For a Home Birth
      • An Appointment with My Home Birth Midwife
    • Pregnancy Teas
    • Miscarriage
      • How to Support a Friend Who Has Lost a Baby Through Miscarriage
      • Pregnancy After Miscarriage
      • Kristin W.’s Early Miscarriage Loss
      • Sarah H.’s Miscarriage Story
      • Lisa M.’s Miscarriage Stories
      • Christina F.’s Miscarriage Story
      • Michelle S.’s Miscarriage Story
      • Callie G.’s Miscarriage Story
  • Baby
    • Breastfeeding
      • The Sucky Truth About Breastfeeding – Challenges You May Have When You Breast Feed
      • Preparing For Breastfeeding (What Supplies You Need Before Baby Arrives)
      • Increase Your Milk Supply
        • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies Recipe
    • Baby Gear
      • Breast Pumps
        • Lansinoh SignaturePro Double Electric Breast Pump Review
        • Lansinoh Smartpump Double Electric Breast Pump Review
      • Car Seats
        • Britax Advocate 70-G3 Car Seat Review
        • Britax B-Agile 3/B-Safe 35 Travel System Review
        • Britax Frontier ClickTight Combination Harness-2-Booster Car Seat Review
        • Britax Marathon ClickTight Convertible Car Seat Review
        • Graco 4Ever All-in-1 Car Seat Review
        • Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit 4-in-1 Car Seat Review
        • Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology
      • Cloth Diapers
      • Strollers
        • Baby Charm Stroller Organizer Review
        • Graco Modes Click Connect Stroller
        • Graco Modes Click Connect Stroller Travel System
        • Joovy Balloon Stroller
        • Joovy Caboose Stroller
        • Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stroller
        • Comparing the Joovy Caboose to the Joovy Ultralight Caboose
        • Joovy Cocoon X2
        • Joovy Jogging Stroller
        • Joovy TwinGroove Ultralight Double Stroller
  • Family Life
    • Family Biking
      • Burley D’Lite X Bike Trailer
      • Burley Piccolo Trailercycle
      • 16″ Pello Revo Bike
      • Dynacraft NEXT 24” Boys’ Gauntlet Bike
      • Woom Bike
      • Topeak Bike Accessories (Storage Basket, Bag, Smart Phone Holder)
      • More Topeak Bike Accessories
    • Homeschooling
      • 1st Grade
      • How To Make Homeschooling Fun
        • Homeschooling with American Girl – Addy Unit Study
    • Saving Money
      • Homemade Body Wash
      • Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
      • Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe
  • Travel
    • Great Wolf Lodge
      • What To Pack For Great Wolf Lodge
      • Is The Great Wolf Lodge Paw Pass Worth It?
      • Great Wolf Lodge – Williamsburg, VA
      • Great Wolf Lodge – Bloomington, MN
    • Massanutten Water Park Review
    • Tips for Traveling to Disney with Young Children
    • 15 Screen-Free Travel Must-Haves for Kids
  • Recipes
  • Giveaways

The BEST Gifts for New Moms

November 28, 2019 by Janessa 18 Comments

Let's be honest, the birth of your new baby (or babies) is truly the BEST gift for a new mom. Nothing can top the gift of a new child. Of course, new moms still like other gifts too and that's why we've combed the stores to find the BEST gifts for new moms to share with you today!You'll find a huge list of great ideas to give to the new mom in your life, compiled by 4 ... Read More

New Seasons, Happy Birthdays, And Milestones {+ Bake Me A Wish Cakes Giveaway}

September 10, 2019 by Miranda 39 Comments

New Seasons, Happy Birthdays, And Milestones {+ Bake Me A Wish Cakes}

This new seasons, happy birthdays, and milestones post is in collaboration with Bake Me A Wish.  As always, all opinions are my own. As far as parenting goes, all parents know there are moments, days, and seasons.  Sometimes, I totally feel like I'm rockin' it.  Other days, not so much.  But when I think about things in perspective, it's the little things ... Read More

It Takes a Village — Practical Tips to Help You Create Yours

June 13, 2019 by Janessa 13 Comments

This post is sponsored by Amazon. It takes a village! This is a phrase we've all likely heard as moms but where do you find a village?! I know I certainly didn't feel part of a village when my first child was born 9 years ago and I became a stay-at-home mom. I felt pretty alone to be honest.Since I'd quit my job and had a newborn, our budget was one that didn't ... Read More

Mom Resolutions

December 31, 2018 by Janessa 6 Comments

This post has been sponsored by Gorton's.  It is so hard to believe that 2018 has come to an end. It was a busy year for us! Aram joined our family in June and, to be honest, the move from 4 to 5 children feels like it's been the hardest of all. I am pulled in so many directions all day long that I go to bed most night exhausted and feeling like I have failed in one area or ... Read More

PicturesOnGold.com Women’s Engraved Photo Bracelet Review

November 2, 2018 by Miranda 24 Comments

PicturesOnGold.com Women's Engraved Photo Bracelet Review

This Women's Engraved Photo Bracelet Review post is sponsored by PicturesOnGold.com.  All opinions are my own. We all get sentimental about certain things.  As a child and teen, you couldn't make me cry if you tried.  But now, as a mother, I'm a puddle in no time at all.  Watching our kids growing up has really brought out my sentimental side.  So now I love capturing ... Read More

50 Baby Shower Gifts for Mom

April 26, 2018 by Janessa 9 Comments

baby shower gift ideas for mom

What are good baby shower gifts for mom? This is a question I've been asked numerous times over the years. As a mom of 5 (6 total counting our miscarriage) I'm pretty much an expert now on the gifts that moms want and need.I've compiled a list of 50 suggestions for great baby shower gifts for mom!  Gift Cards 1. Restaurant Gift Card Trying to get a wholesome meal on ... Read More

Mother’s Day Event Big Giveaway {One Winner Takes All}

April 19, 2018 by Miranda 91 Comments

Mother's Day Event Big Giveaway

This Mother's Day Event post and giveaway is sponsored.  All opinions are my own. I hope you've been enjoying our Mother's Day Event coverage and giveaways.  We all know how important moms are and it's time to celebrate them.  So, to wrap up our event, we're bringing you a big, one winner take all giveaway!  Keep reading to learn what's all up for grabs. Mother's Day Event ... Read More

Unique PicturesOnGold.com Custom Jewelry For Mom {+ Giveaway}

April 18, 2018 by Miranda 27 Comments

Unique PicturesOnGold.com Custom Jewelry For Mom

I received a piece of PicturesOnGold.com Custom Jewelry to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. I love jewelry.  And many moms love jewelry pieces that celebrate their motherhood status.  I, personally, have actually been wanting a mother's ring for a few years now.  But I wanted to make sure we were (as certain as we could be) done adding to our family first.  So ... Read More

Come Join My Mom Tribe on Facebook!

March 31, 2018 by Janessa 3 Comments

Moms tribe

Years and years ago when I started my Facebook page, I felt like it was a fun place to connect with other moms. I really enjoyed connecting with many of you through social media. We may have never met in real life, but we could talk regularly on my page (and did!) and I started to feel like I knew a lot of you.We were mom friends at a distance.Then Facebook started ... Read More

Motherhood is NOT a Drawback

February 27, 2018 by Janessa 16 Comments

Well, it finally happened. As a mom pregnant with her 5th (technically 6th counting my miscarriage) baby, I figured we'd manage to get a few negative comments here or there. But earlier this week, someone said a phrase to me that literally makes my blood boil. They asked me if I was "going to get fixed after this one."Fixed - as if I'm some kind of animal.Fixed - as if ... Read More

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