About Us
Hey there, Mama! 👋
Welcome to ThriftySingleMom — your go-to place for real, practical money-saving tips designed specifically for single moms like you.
We know what it feels like to stretch a paycheck that was never quite enough.
To stand in the grocery store doing mental math. To say "not this time, baby" more times than you'd like. You're not alone — and you don't have to figure this out by yourself.
What We're All About
At ThriftySingleMom, we believe that living on a tight budget doesn't mean living a small life. With the right strategies, a little creativity, and a community of moms who get it — you can feed your family well, keep the lights on, build savings, and still make beautiful memories with your kids.
We cover everything you need:
- ✅ Simple budgeting strategies that actually work for single-income households
- ✅ Cheap meal plans and grocery savings tips to cut your food bill in half
- ✅ Free and low-cost activities to keep your kids happy without breaking the bank
- ✅ Side hustles and extra income ideas you can do around your kids' schedule
- ✅ Freebies, deals, and assistance programs most moms don't know about
- ✅ Home and life hacks to stretch every single dollar further
No fluff. No judgment. Just real tips from real experience.
Our Promise to You
Every tip you read here is practical, honest, and tested. We only recommend products and resources we genuinely believe in. When we link to products, we may earn a small affiliate commission — at no extra cost to you.
This helps keep ThriftySingleMom free for every mom who needs it. You can read our full Affiliate Disclosure here.
Who's Behind ThriftySingleMom
Hi, I'm Sara Mitchell — the single mom behind ThriftySingleMom and the person who writes the articles you read here. I'm not a doctor, a financial advisor, or a benefits caseworker. I'm a budgeting-obsessed blogger who has lived the single-parent money squeeze firsthand, and I spend my time researching the tips, programs, and small money wins that actually help families living on one income.
Because I'm a blogger and not a licensed expert, I don't expect you to just take my word for it. Every guide that touches money, benefits, or assistance programs links to the official primary source — like the USDA, HHS, ChildCare.gov, the IRS, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics — so you can click through, confirm the details for your own state and situation, and do your own research before making a decision.
An honest disclaimer: ThriftySingleMom is an independent personal blog. Everything here is general education and personal experience, not professional financial, legal, or tax advice. Program rules, income limits, and benefit amounts change often and vary by state, so please always verify with the official agency or a qualified professional before acting on anything you read here.
Our Editorial Standards
When we write about money, benefits, or assistance programs, accuracy matters. So we:
- Check figures and program rules against official primary sources — for example the USDA (SNAP/WIC), HHS and ChildCare.gov, the IRS, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics — and link to them so you can verify.
- Note when information is time-sensitive (income limits and benefit amounts change every year) and review our guides regularly to keep them current.
- Keep our advice educational. We are not licensed financial, legal, or tax advisors, and nothing here is a substitute for guidance about your specific situation from the relevant agency or a qualified professional.
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