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Thrifty Tips for Families
Free Money Saving Parenting Ideas

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It costs money to raise a family. These money saving ideas will hopefully help you save some money on those costs. The thrifty tips are posted weekly on Thursdays our blog. Other About.com Guides post tips too and they are listed at the end of my thrifty tips each week. Be sure to check them all out.

Save Money on Christmas Gifts and Holiday Spending
My first tip on saving money for holiday spending is: Start now! Here are the rest of my money saving tips.

Family Board Game Night, Entertain the Whole Family for Under $5.00
Make this a family routine and you'll really see the savings.

Recycle Old Jeans
Blue jeans can be used over and over again, here's how.

Go Through the Grocery Flyer with Your Kids
Blue jeans can be used over and over again, here's how.

Make Your Teen a Change Jar
This is an awesome tip for those teens who scatter their change.

Tip for Teens: Order In
How your teen can save money hanging out in your kitchen with friends making their own snacks.

Tips for Saving Money on Summer Camps
If summer camp is going to be too expensive for your budget or if you would just like to save a little on it, try these tips.

10 Practical Money Saving Prom Tips
Got a going-to-the-prom-teen? You need these tips!

Does Your Teen Have Access to The Library?
Libraries are the best free resource there is, use it.

Teach Your Teens to Carpool
Teach older responsible teens to save on gas by doubling up.

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