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Thrifty Thursday Blog Archive

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Save money on Thrifty Thursday! About.com's Parenting Guides and I blog about money saving ideas on Thrifty Thursdays. Each blog item is full of links to more ideas and resources for saving money. This is an archive of previous Thrifty Thursday blogs.

Thrifty Thursday: Let the Kids Help Save Money

Sometimes saving money means spending more time. And for a busy mom, that isn't always a good exchange. But remember the whole family helps spend the money, right? So ask for help in saving it. When kids save money along with you, you'll also save time. And saving money teaches valuable skills and lessons to kids. Save money with these 6 tips for kids of all ages.

Thrifty Thursday: Saving Money on Food

Coupons will only get you so far. Instead, think outside the grocery store.

Thrifty thursday: Free Stuff for Good Grades

My little smarty pants is taking the family to the National Aquarium next week. She earned admission for herself and one parent with her good grades. The rest of the family can tag only for only $5 per person. So an Aquarium visit that might have cost us $125 will cost only $15. This is just one dozens of deals out there for students with good grades.

Thrifty Thursday: Fix-It-Yourself Manual

My husband and I are so proud of ourselves. We fixed the garbage disposal...again. But not without a little help from our trusty fix-anything manual. Do repairs yourself and save money.

Thifty Thursday: 5 Ways to Find Free Child Care

Look to people you know and services you already pay for.

Thrifty Thursday: Take School Pictures Yourself

I hate the fake smiles and canned backgrounds of most school pictures. So I took them myself and saved a bundle.

Thrifty Thursday: Money Saving Tips for Moms

Save money in so many different ways with these money saving tips for families.

Thrifty Thursday: Forget the Staycation; Try a House Swap

This year for our vacation we traded our city house for a mountain retreat.

Thrifty Thursday: Free Family Films

Free movies! That fits the bill when the kids are hot and bored, but you're on a budget. Many movie theaters offer free family film festivals in the summer.

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