You don’t need anyone to tell you how expensive it is to raise children. From food, clothing, shelter, education, among other things you need to raise a child, it’s not surprising how our salary can seem to vanish in a blink of an eye.

But here’s the deal, you can find lots of advice on how to save money. But the problem is lots of families have a hard time in keeping up with those suggestions. As your family grows, so do your needs, and figuring out ways to save whilst raising kids becomes a difficult feat.

The good news is, there is a better way to live frugally without feeling deprived. Being thrifty doesn’t mean you’re cheap. It only means you are much more sensible when it comes to your finances than others.

To help get your family in the right money-saving mindset, we’ve collaborated with Alpha Car Finance to come up with no-frills, common sense tips about saving, as well as spending money.

Budget, Budget, Budget