Recent Frugal Blog | Baby and Child PostsSave on Baby Itemsby Mary Ann RomansToday at 07:43 AMIt is a fact that babies need stuff, lots of stuff. And all of that stuff winds up costing lots of money. Fortunately, with a few frugal practices, you can spend much less. Here are some ideas on how you can save on baby items. Cloth Diapering Tipsby Mary Ann Romans12 Jul 2009 05:20 AMCloth diapers can save quite a lot of money when you use them instead of disposable diapers. But sometimes they can actually cost more. How to Save Money on Cloth Diapersby Mary Ann Romans15 May 2009 10:33 AMCloth diapers can save you money ($20 a week on diapers), especially when you have more than one child who will use them, but there is usually a large cash outlay in the beginning to purchase all of those cloth diapers. Most parents who use cloth diapers spend around $300 for them. Getting Ready for Outgrown Salesby Mary Ann Romans13 Mar 2009 12:32 PMI have to confess that I am very excited about tomorrow. That is because two of the biggest children's outgrown sales are taking place in my area. These outgrown sales are a great way to pick up plenty of bargains and fill in the wardrobes for my children. Reducing the Cost of Raising a Childby Mary Ann Romans13 Feb 2009 07:13 AMIf you read yesterday's post, you know the estimated cost of raising a child. Now, I'll take those expenses as outlined by Bankrate and go through some ways of reducing them. Let's look at some of these expenses and general ways to cut them down. The Breakdown Cost of Raising a Childby Mary Ann Romans12 Feb 2009 07:05 AMWe always hear all of these scary numbers about how expensive it is to raise a child. Unfortunately those numbers can be pretty accurate or even a little bit under, depending on your lifestyle. It is enough for some couples to decide not to have children at all. How to Save Money on Kids Pajamasby Mary Ann Romans01 Feb 2009 10:34 AMDo you want to cut down on your expenses? Every little bit counts, and the $50-$100 or more you'll save every year on kids pajamas can go toward other things you need or just in savings to build up your emergency fund. With three kids, I've learned some tricks about saving money on pajamas. The Best Prices on Disposable Diapers Todayby Mary Ann Romans12 Nov 2008 07:55 AMSales and coupons aside, there are times when we just need to pick up diapers at the store. Often, we don't have time to do all of the coupon cutting and sale shopping that is required for getting a good deal. Save Money on Baby Foodby Mary Ann Romans06 Apr 2008 11:46 AMLet's face it. Feeding a tiny baby can be expensive. Those little jars of food certainly add up quickly. If you are ready to start your baby on solid food, read these tips to help you save money, as much as 50 percent or more on baby food. Toy Wasteby Mary Ann Romans29 Mar 2008 06:32 AMYesterday, I had a nice visit with a new friend and fellow mom. She is a great person, and I am glad to have met her. In the course of our conversation, we talked about how many toys our children have and the need to purge toys when the youngest of our broods outgrow them. Recent Blog Comments |
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