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A man removing a freshly cooked delicious pizza from a pizza oven in his garden

Are Pizza Ovens Worth It?

18th October 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Is it Worth Getting a Pizza Oven? Pizza is one of the most popular foods in Britain. The UK takeaway…

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What is the best type of duvet to buy?

9th October 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

One of the best ways to make your bed more cosy and comfortable is to invest in a new duvet.…

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What you Need to Know Before Buying a Patio Heater

22nd September 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

If you want to make the most of your garden or outdoor space then you’ll want to sit out at…

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6 Ways to Keep Warm in the Garden

21st September 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Gardens and outside space really came into their own during lockdown, offering a safe space to get some fresh air…

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Are Robot Vacuum Cleaners Worth It?

4th July 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Vacuuming the house is one of the most boring household jobs in the book – which often means we don’t…

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Are Vacuum Storage Bags Any Good?

24th June 2020 ThriftyMum 2 Comments

Investing in some vacuum pack storage bags can be a quick and easy way to create more space in your…

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16 Top Gifts for a Golf Lover

16th June 2020 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Golf is one of the most popular past times in Britain and there are a whole host of incredible accessories…

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Posted in: Gifts & Celebrations
The London Sock Exchange's brilliant sock subscription gift box

10 of the Best Subscription Gifts

14th November 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

What nicer gift is there than one that just keeps on coming? Subscription gifts are ideal because the recipient gets…

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A photo of matching t-shirts, one for a child saying "half pint" the other for a parent saying "Pint"

10 of the Coolest Matching Parent and Child Clothing Sets

8th November 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

I only recently discovered matching parent and child clothing was a thing… and now I am obsessed! Not on the…

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How to Get Rid of Condensation?

28th October 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

As the weather cools down and the central heating goes on condensation can start appearing on your windows every morning.…

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Is A Slow Cooker Worth It?

3rd September 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Any technology which saves time and effort while cooking immediately seems like a good idea, but is it really worth…

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Best hot tubs for every budget

22nd July 2019 ThriftyMum 2 Comments

A hot tub in the garden to soak in at the end of a long day is the height of…

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Ideas to Brighten Up your Small Garden on a Budget

29th June 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Just because your garden is small does not mean it has to be boring. Enjoy the summer months by making…

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Hostess Trolleys: How to keep your food hot when entertaining a crowd

14th April 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

The ubiquitous 1970s hostess trolley is making a big comeback. But why? We sum up all the pros and cons…

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How to Dry Clothes Quickly

29th January 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

When you don’t have a tumble drier getting clothes dried quickly can be hard. We’ve all had that panic of…

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10 Quick Tips for Frugal Living

21st January 2019 ThriftyMum 1 Comment

It is a well-worn adage that it is the little things which add up and this couldn’t be more true…

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Best Family Games

14th January 2019 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

There’s nothing quite as wholesome as a Sunday afternoon spent playing games with your children. But sometimes it can be…

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Are Bread Makers Worth It?

7th January 2019 ThriftyMum 27 Comments

Last updated: March 2022 This post has got very popular during the COVID19 outbreak. Stores are selling out of bread…

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The 8 Best Classic Books to Read to 5 to 9 year olds

7th December 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Reading to my children before bed is one of my favourite parts of the day! Not only is it a…

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Facts, Fun and Favourites: The Best Non-Fiction Books for Kids

15th November 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Sometimes it seems like fiction gets all the love but most often, when I look at my kids really engrossed…

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9 Great Educational Science Gifts for Kids

9th November 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

There has been an explosion of interest in science in recent years and this has resulted in a huge increase…

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How to Avoid Palm Oil (and should you?)

30th October 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

My kids have been learning at school about the deforestation in Indonesia (you can watch a lovely kid-friendly animated film…

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Posted in: Home & Household Filed under: eco-friendly shopping, ethical shopping
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The best book box-sets and series for kids

25th October 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

When my kids like a book, they really like a book, often reading it again and again, so I am…

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Cheap Party Bag Filler Ideas

18th October 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

You’ve blown all your cash on birthday presents and creating a great party for your kid… and then you realise…

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Cheap Kids’ Party Ideas

16th October 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

When your children start school there is often a sudden pressure to host whole class birthday parties. Whilst this is…

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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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What’s the cheapest way to dry clothes indoors?

9th October 2018 ThriftyMum 10 Comments

Update 26th April 2020: We’re always looking to help save you money – so when found an clothes drying gadget…

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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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10 Top Gifts for Budding Naturalists

27th September 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

If your child loves nature then helping them get closer to animals, bugs and plants can be a great gift…

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Is a Soda Stream worth it for sparkling water?

25th September 2018 ThriftyMum 34 Comments

We drink a lot of sparkling mineral water in our house (usually 8 litres a week) which costs us about…

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Is it Worth Unplugging Electrical Goods Overnight?

20th September 2018 ThriftyMum Leave a comment

Most households have numerous electrical appliances hooked up to the mains all day every day. The majority of these will…

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