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June 20th, 2008

Ice Cream Sundae Day

I am so excited to introduce you to my girlfriend, Brianne, over at her holiday blog. She’s an ice cream-a-holic.
Today is Ice Cream Sundae Day - and since it’s sweltering outside, what better way to cool off than to enjoy a sweet - and wonderfully cool - treat! Okay, I have to admit, I’m a […]

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June 15th, 2008

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads.  We know you’re reading Thrifty Mommy.  ;)
We hope you have a fun, stress free, and relaxing day.  You deserve it!
image by Karen

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May 11th, 2008

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there. Here’s a little something that I hope makes you smile. :)

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December 18th, 2007

What Are Your Plans?

I just completed an article 10 Ways to Entertain Kids While Traveling and thought this would be a good time to ask you what your plans are.  Will you be traveling over the holidays?  Will you stay home?  Let us know in the poll and comments below.  You’ll find the poll in the sidebar above the categories.
If you […]

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November 19th, 2007

Let the Craziness Begin

My mom sent my kids a dollar again this month.  It was time for another thrilling trip to Dollar Tree.  As a kid, you know it’s exciting to get to buy something with your own money. 
What I couldn’t believe was the traffic we entered upon leaving the house.  There were cars everywhere!  Then, when we […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

November 15th, 2007

Our Credit Card Company is So Nice

I received the nicest letter today from our credit card company.  We haven’t used this account in over two years, but it’s nice of them to think so fondly of us.  Here’s what the letter had to say: 
The holidays mean time away from work.  So, devote time to relax, visit with family and friends or indulge yourself […]

By Karen -- 9 comments

September 12th, 2007

Thrifty game with greeting cards

Ever wonder wonder what to do with all those greeting cards we get during the holidays?  Find the ones that have a general theme.  One might be mainly red or have lots of snowflakes on them.  Then take them and cut them up into big pieces.  Now turn them over.  See, your kids have a free […]

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June 17th, 2007

Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there

Karen and I just wanted to wish all you daddies out there a wonderful and especially sweet Father’s Day.  I am terrible about mailing cards.  I don’t think it has anything do do with being frugal as much as it does laziness.  The way I see it, if I am going to spend $ on […]

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February 12th, 2007

Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids

Valentine’s Day is just two days away and I feel like I have failed you.  I am normally good at giving ideas for holidays (or at least I think I am ;) ) and I am behind on getting ideas to you for Valentine’s Day.  Honestly, I have to blame this crazy cold for part […]

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December 30th, 2006

Old Navy has a 50% off sale right now!

Anybody up for Old Navy deals? They have another great holiday sale going right now that has even their Women’s Perfect Fit Henley’s on sale for 50% off! For the dog lovers out there, they have their Sharpa Coats for dogs on sale for 50% off as well. So shop with no […]

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