Recent Frugal Blog | Baby and Child PostsYour $10,000 Baby (2)by Mary Ann Romans26 Mar 2008 09:47 AMDid you know that the average family will spend approximately $10,000 for their baby before it even reaches two years old? We are covering some tips to reduce that $10,000 cost of a child. If you missed the first article in the series, click here: Your $10,000 Baby. Your $10,000 Babyby Mary Ann Romans26 Mar 2008 07:45 AMDid you know that the average family will spend approximately $10,000 for their baby before it even reaches two years old? This is what the studies say (the most recent one was conducted by MSN). Baby Saving Tipsby Mary Ann Romans15 Jan 2008 12:09 PMCongratulations! Expecting a baby can be such an exciting time. It can also be expensive. Those precious little ones require so much, and you can easily spend thousands of dollars in baby's first year, outfitting your little one with everything she needs. Dipe and Wipe Baby Showerby Mary Ann Romans05 Jan 2008 06:06 PMWant a great theme baby shower for a frugal friend? Try this idea that is guaranteed to be appreciated by any soon to be parents. Today, we were out shopping at Baby's R Us for a lock for the lazy susan in our kitchen. Frugal Backpacksby Mary Ann Romans31 Oct 2007 07:36 AMHave you found that your child's backpack is already torn or broken? This just happened to a neighbor of ours. Their brand new Incredible backpack that they bought back in August split a seam and now they need a new one. Two More Ways to Save on Diapersby Mary Ann Romans29 Oct 2007 09:17 AMDoes a large chunk of your monthly grocery bill get spent on diapers? Even with coupons, diapers can add as much as $20 to your bill. Yikes. Changing Tables for Lessby Mary Ann Romans28 Oct 2007 08:05 PMExpecting a little one? Changing tables are almost a necessity. They make things so convenient for changing diapers, applying baby lotion after a bath, or just getting a baby dressed. Make Your Own Ball Pitby Mary Ann Romans10 Oct 2007 09:06 AMWhy spend $40 or more on a ball pit. You can make your own for $10 to $20! Ball pits are a big hit for kids from six months to six years. There is just something bout jumping around in the colored balls that is just a whole lot of fun. Cutting Kids Hair at Home: Girlsby Mary Ann Romans23 Sep 2007 06:34 AMCutting kids hair at home can definitely be a money saver, especially if you have a large family. I used to be intimidated by cutting kids hair, but in reality it isn't that hard to do. More Saving Money on Toysby Mary Ann Romans27 Jul 2007 06:54 AMIn a previous article, Saving Money on Toys, I talked a little bit about how toys expenses can really add up. In our effort to give everything we can to our children, we tend to spend a lot on toys. Recent Blog Comments BargainJunkie says... "For bringing new life to worn shoes, bags, and belts, my favorite tool is a black marker." |
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"Very nice ideas, Mary."
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