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A child sliding down a flat water slide in their garden

How to add fun to your garden for kids – from under £20!

23rd May 2020 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

They say that: “Having a garden is like having an extra room in your house.” If you have kids and…

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A photograph (from Craig Hughes, Unsplash) of people playing cricket

How to choose a kids cricket bat

9th May 2019 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Last updated: March 2022 After the success of our kids tennis racket size guide we’ve been asked for some help…

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A photo (by Kelly Sikkema, Unsplash) of a young child playing tennis

How To Pick The Right Size Kids Tennis Racket

18th October 2018 ThriftyDad 9 Comments

Here at ThriftyParent we have an aim: to help parents save time and money. Feeling sporty? — How to choose the right…

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A photo (by Karine Germain, Unsplash) of a toy car loaded with luggage

10 Top Tips on What to Pack for a Self-Catering Holiday

11th October 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Self-catering holidays are our go to family getaways – partly because renting a holiday cottage can be very cost effective,…

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A photo (by Paul Herman, Unsplash) of trees and mountains viewed through a car window - used to illustrate cheap family travel games

8 Ways to Entertain your Kids on Long Car Journeys without Screens

4th October 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Every year as we pack up the car to go on holiday I try and create a special bag to…

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A mum and child walking on an affordable family day out

9 Ways to Save Money on Family Days Out

11th September 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Days out with kids can become really expensive so as a family we are always looking for tips on how…

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A photo of a dinosaur skeleton - just one of the great things to see on a cheap day out in Cambridge

Best Cheap Places To Go Near Cambridge with Kids

3rd September 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Weekends and school holidays can turn into a total money-pit when you have kids. Trips to the cinema, swimming, soft…

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Posted in: Activities Filed under: Cambridge, days out with kids

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