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 …
Family Life
After recently losing a close loved one, I began thinking there must be a better way to bridge the gap with those who are left behind. Her husband shared a short video clip of her talking (behind the scenes) and it felt so great to hear her voice again, as you could just picture the …
Once summer is in full swing, we love to be out and about. One of my goals this summer is to visit as many local parks as we can. Last year, we also found a hidden gem; a nearby wading pool that we loved so much we visited several times. We also bought our first …
All my life, I’ve wished to be taller. I measure in at just 5′ 2″…. on a good day. I know I’m not alone in wanting to be taller so when I heard about TruHeight, I was intrigued to learn more. The prospect of my children having the ability to overcome the height limitations I’ve …
Well, we made it through Christmas sickness-free, but the very next day my 4-year-old woke up feeling sick. He said his stomach hurt and he had a fever. We have purchased Pedialyte numerous times but it is so expensive and my kids never want to drink it, no matter what flavor I get. I end …
Are you drowning in shoes? We’ve given you tips on conquering your toy storage and organizing a butler’s pantry, the next thing we wanted to focus some attention on are shoe storage ideas. An organized home makes me so happy! Honestly, even without kids, shoes can get disorganized fast. Once you add kids into the …
Hi everyone, it’s Miranda. If you’ve been following Thrifty Nifty Mommy for a few years, you’ve gotten to know my family a bit. One of my very first posts is from back in 2017 where I shared some fun Paw Patrol Activities and here’s a photo from that summer so you can see how little …
This ‘Castlesquares 9 Square Game: The Must Have Backyard Game!’ is sponsored by Castlesquares. As always, all opinions are my own. A couple years ago at a local camp, we were introduced to a fun backyard group game that was affectionately being called ‘9 square’. It was THE most popular game at camp. There was …
Birthdays can be an expensive affair. Especially when you have a big family. And while some people don’t mind spending hundreds to thousands of dollars, we prefer to find ways to be a bit more frugal. Because let’s be honest, who doesn’t love to save money? ESPECIALLY right now with all these uncertain times. Because …
Unfortunately, we personally are at the end of our foster care journey, for several reasons which I may share at some point. I wanted to share some of the interesting, fun, and funny things foster parents deal with. Because you know you’re a foster parent when some of these scenarios apply to you! So, without …