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Thrifty Thursday Blog Posts
Tips for Saving More and Spending Less

By Jennifer Wolf, About.com

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Each week, Guides across the About.com Parenting Channel participate in "Thrifty Thursday," which is a series of blog posts written on the theme of saving money. Here, you'll find all of the Thrifty Thursday blog posts written specifically for Single Parents:

11/5: Save With Toy Store Price Matching

Use ad circulars to plan a shopping strategy and get the best deals, without having to drive to each individual store.

10/29: Save Money By Combining Holiday Gifts

Buy combination parent-child gifts for some of the families on your holiday shopping list.

10/22: Coupons for Fever-Reducing Medications

Stock up on Tylenol, Motrin, and Advil with these free printable coupons.

10/15: Print a Free Holiday Gift-Giving Planner

Save money this holiday season by carefully planning--and sticking to--a gift-buying budget.

10/8: How to Find a Free Flu Shot

Find free flu shot clinics -- and reasonably priced alternatives -- in your area,

10/1: Spend Less Money on Halloween Candy This Year

Apply these strategies to save money on Halloween candy this year.

9/24: Free Online Child Support Enforcement Training

Gain a better understanding of the child support enforcement process with these free training videos from the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.

9/17: Save Money By Deferring a Big Purchase Until You Can Afford It

Get into the habit of waiting to purchase luxury or non-essential items until you've had time to think about whether you really need them.

9/10: Halloween Costumes Your Kids Will Re-Use

Don't spend $50 on something they'll wear only once. These costumes are sure to be worn again and again in your kids' regular play.

9/3: Try Online Dating For Free

Find out which online dating sites offer free memberships.
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