Here at ThrifyParent we’re all about helping you save money so you can spend more on the fun things in life.

We’ve got three kids, so we know how to live frugally with a family. This site will give you money-saving tips and draw on our wealth of parenting experience (and misadventures!) to bring you the best products, days out, books, activities and more — all for as little as possible.

Check out our ideas below for some penny-pinching inspiration.


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