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How to Manage the High Costs of Having a Child

While having a child is undeniably a joyful and life-changing experience, it’s far from being without challenges. One of the biggest challenges to having a child, or two, is the financial commitment. Right from the off, there are large expenses that need to be laid out. Babies have expensive needs, including nursery furniture, car seats, […]

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Keep It Classy – Frugalist Guide to Staying Fashionable on A Budget

Any person can look his best without having to spend thousands on clothing. It all comes down to the strategy you have when it comes to clothes shopping. It is a general misconception that you have to earn a lot in order to look impeccable. On top of that, you don’t have to wear designer

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A thrifty Mum

I wanted to introduce you to my new website A Thrifty Mum. Being thrifty and frugal has become a way of life for me since resigning from work when I was expecting Mini. There is only fifteen months between my boys and I wanted to be able to spend their early years with them at home.

In order to be able to put this plan in to action and afford to be at home with them we relocated from Berkshire to our Native North East of England and I became a thrifty mum.

So to share with you my hints tips and tricks not only to save money, but to also make money, I have set up A Thrifty Mum. I am not alone in living frugally, so have teamed up with some fellow thrifty mums to bring you:

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