Each year when I compile my Holiday Gift Guide, I whittle down the list until it only contains the things I (or my kids) have loved, used the most and/or were impressed by throughout the year. Some of the items were sent to us for review, but many were not; they are all featured here because I think they're FAB! There's something on my list for … [Read more...]
Movies for Kids Young and Old – Star Wars: The Clone Wars & Frozen Sing-Along Edition
I grew up in a household of women, where our favourite movie genres ranged from rom-coms to dramas and musicals. Sci-fi and shoot-em-up movies were never on the menu! Fast forward 20 years, to when my husband and I got married. Suddenly, my movie collection was being invaded by... well, invaders! They took the form of clone troopers and aliens … [Read more...]
2014 Holiday Gift Guide {#FFMGiftGuide}
Welcome to the second annual Fab Frugal Mama Holiday Gift Guide! If you're looking for toy recommendations, you've come to the right place. (There's also a little something for Mom at the end... HINT: there's a beautiful giveaway, too!) My kids have worked hard making their lists and checking them twice. A lot of their favorite brands from last … [Read more...]
Make the Holidays #merryandbright: philosophy Bath & Body {+ #Giveaway}
Even if you’ve never tried philosophy products, I’ll bet you’ve probably heard of them. With playful, uplifting names like Hope in a Jar, Amazing Grace and Seniorita Margarita, it is a company that aims to “inspire you to live a better life by being better to yourself”. I had never tried philosophy's iconic products until last week … [Read more...]
Hasbro for the Holidays {#Giveaway}
This year, just in time for the holiday season, I gave my kids a job - to help me review some of Hasbro's hottest toys of 2014! Their favorites included awesome new toys from Transformers Rescue Bots and My Little Pony Equestria Girls (both big on last year's list, too), and we had some notably fun additions this year. Read on to see what made … [Read more...]
Despicable Me 2 is a Must-See Family Movie this Holiday! #DM2 #FFMGiftGuide {#Giveaway}
The holidays create the perfect storm for family time - the weather gets chillier, the days get shorter, comfort food is on the menu and movies encourage everyone to snuggle in!I'm always on the lookout for a great new DVD to add to our family movie night roster, so my ears perked up when I heard that this year's #1 comedy was coming out just in … [Read more...]
Put Your Unique Mark on a Special Gift – Luxe Design Fingerprint Jewellery #FFMGiftGuide {Review & #Giveaway}
(Hello, is that YOU reading this post, hubby? If so, please stop here! Don't read another word... I mean it... stop ! MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!!) When it comes to buying gifts for my hubby, I'm usually at a loss. Occasionally, I get a flash of brilliance, but those moments are rare. In fact, it's become a bit of a joke between us that my gifts for … [Read more...]
Mooms & Soof – Tunics for Nursing Mamas…and the Rest of Us, Too! #FFMGiftGuide {Review & #Giveaway}
As a (former) nursing Mama, I can tell you that it's not always easy to find stylish, functional nursing wear. In my breastfeeding heyday, most garments ran the gamut of being either awkward (as in, the opening didn't match the location of my breast), low quality or costing an arm and a leg. Since my youngest stopped nursing over a year ago, I … [Read more...]