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  • The Average Family Spends $79 on Halloween | Use These Tips to Cut Your Costs

    Lori Uncategorized

    According to research done through polls, the average family is going to spend $79 on the costs associated with Halloween. This includes candy, costumes, decorations and entertaining. Keep in mind that this is an average figure, and some families will spend less and more – but it got me to thinking about the amount that

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  • I Have ‘That’ Kid & Six Ways to Find Cheap Family Activities in Edmonton #YEG

    Lori Uncategorized

    Today while we were enjoying the $1 Carnival at Emerald Hills we realised that we have that kid. We have the kid that the ride operator has to stop the ride for because she won’t keep her safety belt on. You guessed it. Our three year old has learned that she has a newfound skill, unbuckling

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  • Looking for Something To Do Today? Check out the Kids Carnival and Pop-Up Drive In at Emerald Hills in #ShPk

    Lori Uncategorized

    Are you looking for something to do today with the kiddos? Come and check out the grand opening of the newest shopping center in Sherwood Park, at Emerald Hills. There are going to be fun activities starting from ten this morning - and it’s sure to be a great time. Come down and check out

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  • $5 for 5 Kids Meals at Boston Pizza

    Lori Uncategorized

    Boston Pizza is one of those restaurants that we go to frequently. It’s one of those places that isn’t going snag you evil looks from across the restaurant when your kids ate terrorizing - because dining with a toddler and a newborn, that’s what happens when we go out for dinner with the kiddos. You

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  • Edmonton #YEG Free Admission Day | September 30

    Lori Uncategorized

    It’s the perfect time to check out the city run attractions for free. Seriously, have you tried to go to the Muttart lately without an annual pass? That place will cost you a fortune. Next year, we are absolutely going to get the annual pass for the Zoo, but for this year, we will check

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  • My Epic Grocery Shopping Fail

    Lori Uncategorized

    You know those moments where you come home from vacation and find that you have nothing in the house to cook lunch with? That was today. We came home from five days away with literally nothing to cook (well, nothing that I felt like putting effort into, and none of the easy meal stuff that’s

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  • Costco Ugg-Style Boots are BACK | Scoop em Up while you Can

    Lori Uncategorized

    It’s that time of year when Costco Uggs are back. For $35 you can pick up a pair of the warmest boots, at a budget friendly price. What do you think? Do you prefer the real thing, or authentic Uggs?

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  • Sharpie + Old Plates | Customized Kids Plates

    Lori Uncategorized

    There are literally a handful of plates left in our old set. We have broken a ton of plates lately, and so with the plates that were left over we decided to make this great DIY version of pottery decorating at-home. 1. Find Leftover Plates 2. Use Sharpies to decorate the plates 3. Bake plates

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  • What Was I Thinking?

    Lori Uncategorized

    Ever buy a pre-packaged dry pizza dough? Or, buy Delissio pizza? Me too, and they were crap. Seriously. How could I not have realised that making real food was as simple as getting the dough started and having time to take in a shower while it rises? Save your budget - stop spending $5 on

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  • How to Get US Netflix In Canada (and Get Thousands More Television Shows)

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    Are you looking for a way to get rid of the cable costs while still having the entertainment of television and movies? Sure, you can look into getting Netflix in Canada but the selection is not that great. So, what’s a Frugal Mama to do when it comes to getting a better selection - on

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  • Group Buying Disaster: Toms from Dealticker

    Lori Uncategorized

    On June 1st we posted a deal. The deal was a fabulous pair of Toms for only $29 + $12 Shipping. We posted the deal only after confirming with Dealticker, the daily deal website, that the Toms were authentic. Check out the pair that Justine at Canadian Daily Deals received in the mail. Clearly NOT

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