Thrifty Maven

It’s New Years Day! I’d like to wish all of you a very happy and healthy New Year! May you find joy in all aspects of your life and I hope you remember to share that joy with others. I hope that 2010 you will be able to open your heart to [...]

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I’m on a mission. I’m trying to seek out organization that are offering free rides home to people who have had too much to drink. If you know of an organization who is providing these services and I will post them on my website!
If you live in the Richmond, Virginia area [...]

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This time of year people often think about the dangers of drunk driving. Sadly drunk driving is a problem all year long. Here are some statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving I’d like for you to think about and share with your teens.
• One person is killed every half-hour due to drunk driving
• [...]

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It’s Christmas and for many of us it’s a time for family and friends. While the kids are ripping open their packages with squeals of happiness let us not lose site that the greatest gift of all is the one that only you can give, your time.
As we rush through our busy [...]

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It’s time for one of my favorite Christmas traditions, tracking Santa’s magical flight with the people at NORAD. If your child still believes in Santa, this is a tradition that let’s your child witness the magic of this special night.
The NORAD Tracks Santa web site is the newest version of a public [...]

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As a Mom and a teacher I’m very distrubed by the recent revelation two thirds of teens admit to texting and instant messaging behind the wheel! All 50 U.S. states are looking to outlaw text messaging behind the wheel, there is evidence that the key demographic targeted by such legislation, the majority of [...]

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This weekend, the Kansas City Zoo is celebrating it’s 100th Anniversary! Join them on Sunday, December 13th.
You can share in complimentary admission from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., a nod to the Zoo’s original pricing!
Then, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., in the Lobby, visitors can enjoy a birthday cupcake treat, experience several of the Zoo’s [...]

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I LOVE Christmas in DC. The whole city is dressed for the holidays including the White House. If you are lucky enough to be living in DC or happen to be visiting you might want to check out one of the city’s holiday events. I’ve always loved watching the President light the [...]

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Today I’d like to share a guest post from Ann at Relish.com. I can’t say enough great things about Relish from their recipes right down to their grocery list. Please check them out this PDF to get an idea of what their service offers.
Plan Ahead
Like everything, organization is the key to [...]

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It’s that time of the year when families, churches, and organizations are looking to reach out to help others in a big way. I learned about this campaign from the people at Mom Central and it touched my heart so I thought I’d share it with you. Five years ago, at the tender [...]

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When the boys were growing up I tried making a scary jack-o-lantern but they usually came out looking like a botched attempt at plastic surgery. I was thrilled when those pumpkin stencils came out making the job easier.
Looking for a unique pumpkin design? Why not look through your kids old coloring books. Lay the [...]

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This Saturday is Halloween. Let’s face it for Kids, Halloween rates up there as the GREATEST holiday ever. That’s because they get to fill their bags up with candy. For parents though, it is a time to provide extra vigelence so that our kids are safe.
Much to my kids chagrin [...]

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According to the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend $56.31 on Halloween this year, with a part of that dedicated to costume purchases. Check out your local thrift store for a great find. When you are finished you can return the costume to the thrift store. How’s that for recycling?
I always preferred [...]

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Lowe’s is having another FREE Kid’s Workshop on Saturday at 10 a.m. The first 50 children to register and be present at each store will receive a free kit, apron, and goggles to make the above-pictured ball toss. Registering is easy:
1.Go to Step 1, select a clinic and how many will attend.
2.Go to Step 2, [...]

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PopMath is a fun way for kids to practice basic math on your iPhone or iPod touch. Six pairs of bubbles with numbers float on the screen above beautiful backgrounds. Each bubble contains a number: simply pop the corresponding bubbles!
If your kids have an iPod Touch or an iPhone This is a great FREE [...]

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Free Night of Theater Ovation TV Spot from Theatre Communications Group on Vimeo.
Have you ever been to live theater? When I was in high school I joined the drama club. I was involved with several plays in college too. While Hollywood never came knocking at my door, I attribute these experiences to [...]

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Did you know Malawi is among the world’s least developed and most densely-populated countries? Because of the extreme poverty in the region, Malawi has a low life expectancy (44 years of age) and high infant mortality (89 deaths per 1,000 births, the 14th highest in the world).
At the Clinton Global Initiative Fifth Annual Meeting. [...]

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I do not have an IPhone but sometimes I wish I did. When I was at BlogHer I was in line for an event behind two women who were talking about the great apps they have for their phone. I listened intently wishing I could have one of these cool phones myself. [...]

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Seems like there are lots of great ways to spend the day today. Since I’ve always loved the great out doors this is how I’d love to spend my day but Mr. Thrifty and I have some important things we have to do today.
This September 26th is a day of service and [...]

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Kate Walsh of ABC’s “Private Practice” teamed up with hair care brand Suave® Professionals® to show America that red carpet style doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Walsh was styled for a steal for her red carpet moment, mixing high-end fashion items with amazing but affordable hair care. In fact, America was in the stylist’s shoes, [...]

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