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Category: Gifts & Celebrations

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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A man standing on a golf course, leaning on a driver

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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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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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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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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A photo by Ashton Bingham on Unsplash - of two boys playing party games

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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A photo of dice (by Lea Böhm on Unsplash) of some gaming dice

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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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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Science laboratory experiment

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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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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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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A photo (by Conner Baker on Unsplash) of kids in various Halloween costumes

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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A photo graph of a wooden display case used for a gift for nature-loving children

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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