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thriftymum

@thriftymum

English girl in America. Mum of 2 small monsters. Former teacher turned homemaker. I love a good bargain!

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@thriftymum Jul 19, 2018, 3:43 PM UTC

The truth about the Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age day

When the Build-A-Bear Workshop announced that for one day only every child could PAY THEIR AGE and take home a new cuddly friend, I was so excited. I have a 1 year old and a 2 year old, so for only $…

5 upvotes 1 downvotes 3 replies $0.06
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@thriftymum Jul 17, 2018, 8:35 PM UTC

A Hidden Oasis!!

We were lured in with a story time but found a hidden gem! Opened in 1985, the Tohono Chul is a wonderful mix of natural beauty, beautiful plants, culture and art. Their website suggests that they ar…

5 upvotes 2 replies $0.03
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@thriftymum Jul 16, 2018, 11:51 PM UTC

My heart is so full 😍

https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVVhHtAUyef6mSULGbLvR211y8pHc4dPoEgSJUtU1tAZD/20180715_083303.jpg "I'm wearing my baby so she can go see the animals. Can you tie her on please Mummy?" I love that I h…

15 upvotes 13 replies $0.11
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@thriftymum Jul 16, 2018, 3:45 AM UTC

The Perfect Travel Companion!

https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQhqyA9FC8P5Kuy2VtCxzZSEJqST7TmdtJ3KqM37wPnZi/6.jpg I have been following a lady on Instagram who makes AMAZING book covers. She uses stunning fabrics and totally sold…

40 upvotes 23 replies $0.82
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@thriftymum Jun 13, 2018, 3:41 AM UTC

Beans = Bragging Rights

Those of you who know me, know that I am pretty competitive!! My husband often talks about the time he did the SNAP challenge (while I was visiting family with the kids) and how beans are impossible…

4 upvotes 6 replies $0.06
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@thriftymum Jun 7, 2018, 4:19 PM UTC

Gazing at the stars on a warm summers day- a quick constellation guide

Have you ever looked up at the stars and felt that sense of wonder? The sense that millions of people right now are looking up at the same stars as you? That in the past your ancesters saw the saw th…

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@thriftymum Jun 4, 2018, 10:23 PM UTC

You can do ANYTHING you put your mind to

Today is #needleworkmonday and I wanted to share my favourite crochet project so far, the Pinkie Pie Pony hat that I made for my little girl. This week has been kinda crazy and I haven't had a chance…

20 upvotes 20 replies $0.24
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@thriftymum Jun 4, 2018, 9:58 PM UTC

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." ― Robert Louis Stevenson I have been trying to make small changes in my life, adjusting my attitude and expectations sl…

10 upvotes 15 replies $0.10
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@thriftymum Jun 3, 2018, 10:33 PM UTC

A trip to the zoo inspires a week of learning

https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmauKKLwcgf1UWLGPqDn9CwRsNgDCCoeqMUC49Ezv212uv/Alligator 5.jpg I am a firm believer in child-led learning. This week when we went to the Reid Park Zoo we saw Bayou the…

7 upvotes 5 replies $0.17
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@thriftymum Jun 3, 2018, 9:50 PM UTC

"The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky"

I wholeheartedly agree with Margaret McMillan that "the best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky". https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmR3ReeoBdMq9yEjYAbzhQC5q36WxKHCLMsz6Q9V9oPF…

7 upvotes 8 replies $0.09