Saving money can be tough, but trying to save money in the busier stages of life can present new challenges. For my family, the busier we get the harder it has been to not spend extra money. We are tired and forget to sit down and pay bills, and now there is a late fee….
American Girl discounts are always very popular as so many little girls are wanting these beautiful dolls and the whole experience that goes with it, but parents are looking at ways they can decrease their spending as the dolls are so expensive (they are all $105+ for the 18″ dolls).  Thankfully we saw an awesome American…
A big welcome to those of you who are new readers after watching Sia share our best Black Friday Shopping Tips on King5 and Kong6 tv this morning ! Thrifty NW Mom is resource to help your family trim your budget & save money in all areas of your life.  You’ll find everything from ways to…
A big welcome to those of you who are new readers after watching me on the Q13 Fox 4pm show today! I had the privilege to share about ways to save money on back-to-school shopping. (If you missed it, we will have the link for you tomorrow to the segment) Here at Thrifty NW Mom,…
A big welcome to those of you who are new readers after watching me on the King 5 11pm show tonight with Jesse Jones! I had the privilege to share about ways to save money on back-to-school shopping. (If you missed the segment , you can access the video here!). Here at Thrifty NW Mom,…
It’s hard to believe but it’s been 3 years since I started Thrifty NW Mom as a way to share my newfound love of couponing & all the deals I’d find with my family and friends. I could have never imagined that this site & the community we have here could grow as much as…
Pedestal Vase with Pencils Last year in MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers),  we made these pedestal vases using Dollar Tree candle sticks and Dollar Tree vases. They are really super versatile and can be filled with so many different items. Supplies: Candle stick Vase E-6000 glue Simply glue the vast to the top of the…
It’s time to announce the winners of our 20,000 Facebook Fan giveaway! If you didn’t win this giveaway, stay tuned as we have more exciting giveaways coming in the next few weeks! And our winners are…. Nook Color: Molly – “I subscribe via email.” $100 Groupon for Picaboo: Rachyl – “I’m a subscriber :)” $50…
DIY Vanilla Extract This past year for my neighbor’s Christmas gifts, I made homemade Vanilla Extract. I also made myself a bottle. I was kind of taking a risk since I had never done it before and it could have been a major flop.  Not the best idea to try something new for a…
Update: This deal is now over! Hurry – this will go super fast as always – Rewards Gold is offering a 1 year FREE subscription to Martha Stewart Living Magazine.  You will need to fill out several short paragraph reviews about breakfast products. Then you’ll fill  out your shipping information & you’ll start receiving the…
Mom to Mom Diaper Review – How These Diapers Held Up For My 2 Yr Old This summer it’s finally been time to start potty-training my 2 year old daughter. I’ve been kind of putting it off after an ordeal training my older daughter, but realized it was finally time to start after my older…
By  Contributing Writer, Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: I love canning. It can be time consuming and a lot of work, but you reap the rewards all year long! I especially love canning with my sister, we laugh, make a huge mess, but the memories are as sweet as the jam we are canning. Last year…
Thrifty NW Mom and Jennifer Dotson & Sia Hills have been featured in a variety of online, print & other media opportunities: Featured on Debt.com for Last Minute Gift Ideas Without Drowning in Debt – 2019 Featured on RetailMeNot for Road Trip Tips – 2018 Featured article in BeUneke Digital Magazine for Blessing Bag Article…
Guest Post:  Karrie from Happy Moneysaver: I love shopping for new books. In fact, I love them so much that there was a time when I’d get a Christmas card every year from every bookstore within a 50 mile radius. {Okay, not really.} But I do enjoy walking into a bookstore and taking in that…
Saving Money on Organic Products (Yes, It Can Be Done!) When I started buying organic & eco friendly products about 5 years ago, my household expenses definitely went up. However, I hardly gave it a second thought. The economy was great, we had everything we needed & then some, & the research I was doing…
Living in the “coffee capital” of the world here in the greater Seattle area, Starbucks is still the number one coffee house both in Seattle (where Starbucks is based out of) and around the world! For so many people, it’s hard to pass up a quick trip thru a Starbucks drive-in for coffee in the…
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