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About TightwadMama
I'm Jodie, a Mum and passionate money saver. I have a 2 year old son and 10 year old stepson. I started my money saving journey when I was pregnant and blog about how to make the most of family life on a budget including money saving tip and cheap kids activities.
Summer As A Stay-At-Home Mum: Fantasy Versus Reality
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Summer As A Stay-At-Home Mum: Fantasy Versus Reality

As a stay at home mum, I often find myself answering questions about what I do all day. Mostly from people who think I spend all my days at Costa, catching up on box-sets or scrolling through Instagram. Alright, so…
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Five Things No-one Tells You About A Child-Free Holiday
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Five Things No-one Tells You About A Child-Free Holiday

After a week away, I felt refreshed, recharged and ready to be fun Mum again.
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Free wine? Yes please!
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Free wine? Yes please!

We all know being a mum is bloody hard work and we all deserve a treat every now and again so hopefully these little tips will let you enjoy your wine time without breaking the bank!
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Nine Ways to Survive Baby’s First Year
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Nine Ways to Survive Baby’s First Year

Struggling to find your way as a new mum? Jodie has nine ways to help you survive the first year of motherhood...
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