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A picture of stackable Squishmallow cuddly toys

What are Squishmallows & where can I get one?

2nd June 2021 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Last update: May 2022 If you’re reading this, chances are you (or, more likely your kids) have been swept along…

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Posted in: Gifts & Celebrations
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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Amazon Prime Day 2019: How to make the most of it

1st July 2019 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Online retail megalith Amazon have their annual bargain-feeding frenzy coming up – also known a Prime Day. It’s a big deal for Amazon, clearly.…

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Posted in: Home & Household
A father carries two children through a field of poppies whilst a third child runs in the distance

Last minute Father’s Day gifts

8th June 2019 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

“You have remembered it’s Father’s Day coming up… haven’t you?” Words to strike fear into the heart of children (and…

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Posted in: Gifts & Celebrations
Plastic free party favour ideas

Plastic free party bags: Eco friendly party bag fillers

25th May 2019 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

When you’re looking for party bag fillers there are so many things to consider: how many kids; how old are…

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Posted in: Gifts & Celebrations
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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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How to keep your kids safe online

11th March 2019 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

As a parent in the 21st century it is getting increasingly difficult to keep your children safe online. They want…

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Posted in: Home & Household
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37 Super-Fun Low or No-Cost Party Games

5th February 2019 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Whether it’s for a kid’s birthday party; tiring out toddlers; to entertain teenagers at a sleepover; or as a bit…

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Posted in: Gifts & Celebrations
Vintage cricket bats - a great gift for cricket fans

14 Gifts for a Cricket Lover

22nd November 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Lots of kids these days seem to love football. Now, there’s nothing wrong with ‘the beautiful game’  – but what…

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Posted in: Gifts & Celebrations
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Boost Your Income: 10 Ways to Make Some Extra Money

20th November 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

The ability to occasionally supplement your earnings can be really useful when you want to save up for something or…

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Posted in: Home & Household
A thermal image of a house - shows where money can be saved

6 Money-Saving Household Hacks That Work

12th November 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Every money conscious family is looking for ways to save money. We often have advice here on ways to buy…

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Posted in: Home & Household
A photo of a crocheted Viking hat - a brilliant unique gift idea for 2018

10 unusual Christmas gift ideas

6th November 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

One of the most fun parts of Christmas is hunting for the most original gifts for every member of my…

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Posted in: Gifts & Celebrations
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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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Cheap Halloween costume ideas

2nd October 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Halloween is becoming more and more of a big thing in the UK and my kids now start planning their…

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Posted in: Gifts & Celebrations
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10 Best Spooky Kids’ Books for Halloween

18th September 2018 ThriftyDad 2 Comments

Some kids just love getting creeped out and what better way to get in the Halloween spirit (boom, boom) than…

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Posted in: Books
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9 Ways to Encourage Reading

3rd September 2018 ThriftyDad Leave a comment

Reading is not only a skill but also a lifelong joy for many people, but getting kids into reading is…

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The 10 Best Reading Books for a 10 Year Old

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There is great emphasis on getting kids into reading these days which is a wonderful thing but finding the right…

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Posted in: Books Filed under: 10-year-old, 4th grade, 5th grade, fiction, strong female characters, suggested reading books, year 5, year 6
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Things worth investing in

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It might seem counter-intuitive for a money-saving family advice blog to advise you to spend money to ultimately save it but sometimes…

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