tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77474501890284091242024-03-13T11:22:55.103-04:00Thrifty Urban MomThrifty Urban Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00537167563660453075noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-16044287687017483292011-10-11T20:38:00.001-04:002011-10-11T20:41:45.997-04:00Donations RequestedHi all,
My neighborhood block association is having a fundraiser for a snow blower. I am asking that my friends please donate at least $5. The majority of the residents are senior citizens (women) and this would greatly improve their quality of life.
This is a very low income area and last year the elderly women were ticketed due to too much snow on the sidewalks. We have ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-31393178152303299662011-06-25T17:43:00.000-04:002011-06-25T17:43:36.261-04:00BzzAgent review: Laser Pegs Lighted Contrstuction 4 in 1 Power Kit by Laser PegsA few days ago, I received the Laser Pegs Lighted Construction 4 in 1 Power Kit by Laser Pegs. This is the world's only lighted construction set and has been designated the winner of Dr. Toy's 10 best tech products as well as a top 100 toy winner. I can definitely see why!
The Laser Pegs Lighted Construction 4 in 1 Power Kit is a 60 piece set. It includes half 0 pegs, square&ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-7323676958994480132011-05-09T14:35:00.000-04:002011-05-09T14:35:56.733-04:00Jacob's Favorite Happy Songs for KidsJacob's Favorite Happy Songs for Kids (Amazon Exclusive)
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Red Cross Sends Help After Deadly Tornadoes Blast Through the South
ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-16983882060499759052011-04-28T02:53:00.000-04:002011-04-28T02:53:47.616-04:00"Do the Work" by Steven Pressfield is currently available for #free (Kindle edition) "Do the Work" by Steven Pressfield is currently available for free (Kindle edition) until May 20th on Amazon.com thanks to the Domino Project and GE.
Amazon Editorial Review:
Could you be getting in your way of producing great work? Have you started a project but never finished? Would you like to do work that matters, but don't know where to start?
The answer is Do the Work, a manifesto ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-30453904507483825752011-01-11T15:02:00.000-05:002011-01-11T15:02:34.965-05:00#FREE Online Storytime {Strega Nona}Enjoy Online Storytime by Barnes & Noble with this month’s featured story “Strega Nona” read by the book’s author and illustrator Tomie dePaola.
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November 11-13
(Veterans Day ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-60534101782335762122010-12-31T16:53:00.001-05:002010-12-31T17:32:20.574-05:00Happy New Year!Happy New Year!
I am looking forward to sharing all my bloggy ideas with you in 2011. STAY SAFE! Its NOT to late to arrange for a designated driver, arrange a taxi OR stay home.Talk to you next year :)ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-48565387633844014922010-12-30T22:34:00.000-05:002010-12-30T22:34:25.658-05:00Perfume Emporium: $15 off any 2 items using coupon code
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*Thanks hunnnydew for the heads up! ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-36532388068449625442010-12-19T22:03:00.000-05:002010-12-19T22:03:46.546-05:00HURRY! Get your copy of Divanomics #FREE Once upon a time, Michelle McKinney Hammond’s lifestyle centered around the finer things in life—designer clothes, five-star restaurants, and bag after bag of high-end nonessentials. Then one day, like many people, Michelle awoke to find herself on the losing end of a most unwelcome and unexpected financial downturn. In response, she quickly went from “spoiled” to “fabulously frugal,” andThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-29483065416195112012010-12-17T16:50:00.000-05:002010-12-17T16:50:46.125-05:00#GreatDeal Get 20% off @Payless with coupon code
THREE DAYS ONLY - Take 20% off your next Payless purchase with coupon code 40856http://www.payless.comThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-20102763659597706612010-12-17T16:22:00.000-05:002010-12-17T16:22:39.873-05:00#Free 4oz Reed Diffuser with ANY purchase USE CODEPerfume Emporium is offering a free 4oz Reed Diffuser with ANY purchase, NO minimum purchase required. Their Reed Diffusers have a retail value of $20.00. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter coupon code FREED on the order form during checkout. CLICK HEREThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-48676450507122452732010-12-17T16:03:00.000-05:002010-12-17T16:03:05.361-05:00Strawberry Shortcake 50% off & #FREESHIPPING CodeHasbro has Strawberry Shortcake 50% off with Free Shipping TODAY ONLY:
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Sure, you can't be in Hogwarts Hall for the Christmas feast, but you can add some wizadry to your own holiday meal with this free e-book! The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook Presents: A Magical Christmas Menu includes 16 recipes guaranteed to enchant your friends and family this holiday season. From ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-3141852911893467402010-12-16T14:42:00.002-05:002011-01-01T14:38:21.914-05:00Giveaway: Dakota Child by Linda Ford
I am so excited to welcome you to my first GIVEAWAY!!
I am a Harlequin Ambassador and received five complimentary copies of Linda Ford's Love Inspired Historical books; Dakota Child. I would like to share a copy with four ThriftyUrbanMom readers.
FROM THE BACK COVER:
Trapped in a North Dakota blizzard, single mother Vivian Halliday's prayer for herself and her child is answered. Rescue ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-87882566601522289662010-12-11T17:47:00.000-05:002010-12-11T17:47:58.084-05:00HURRY! LeapFrog Toys only $9.99 LeapFrog Cook & Play Potsy
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ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-9246651060372308542010-12-09T21:58:00.000-05:002010-12-09T21:58:42.276-05:00No SANTA!? Shockingly, NoMost people think we are scrooges because we teach our daughter (3yrs old) that Santa is something fun to think about but he is just pretend, like the Easter bunny. The first thing people say is, "oh, you have taken the fun out of Christmas!"
Nah, we don't think so. We have lot's of FUN!
While I focus our prayer time, bible reading and lessons this month on the birth of our Savior, I alsoThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-42467314356860678522010-12-06T23:17:00.000-05:002010-12-06T23:17:54.041-05:00#GreatDeal! $29.99 Winter Parka {Osh Kosh Girls 4-6x} with detatchable Leopard Print Hood
Nana ordered the pink one for my daughter for Christmas {Thanks, Mom}. I was so happy with this because it really is a thrifty deal. This is a quality brand made parka that ends mid thigh. I love the the way the sleeves fit snugly so no air can get in plus gloves/mittens stay put. It comes in light pink and pink/brown and it has a detachable hood. Embroidered with hearts. I had to share ThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747450189028409124.post-10241739975704445632010-12-05T14:19:00.000-05:002010-12-05T14:19:28.986-05:00Keeping well during the holiday season #earthfootwear With Christmas just 20 days away the thought of maintaining wellness may be the last thing on your mind. Let me stop you there. If you have ever taken a plane ride, you know that in the event of an emergency, you must apply your own oxygen mask before helping others.
The same concept applies to keeping well during the holidays or any time during the year. If you are not well, you cannot beThriftyUrbanMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310146253043487390noreply@blogger.com2