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Tips for Nursing Moms

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If you are new to breastfeeding, you may still have a lot of questions, especially when it comes to nursing products. Do you need special breastfeeding pillows? Nursing covers? Which bras do you need? What about nursing apparel? I’ve figured out what works and what doesn’t, and I can tell you first hand what you need to buy and what you don’t. There are tons of products out there for nursing moms and even if you buy it all, it’s more than likely you won’t use it all. We use our nursing pillow for all types of things besides breastfeeding … Continue reading →

A Guide to Using Breast Pads

Congratulations on breastfeeding! You are giving an amazing gift to your baby. Along the way, you may find some inconveniences, such as leaky breasts. That is where breast pads come in. I’ve nursed three children from birth to toddlerhood, so I am , and while some moms find that they never need to use breastpads or don’t need them past the first month, I wasn’t one of them. In fact, I usually kept a few extra sets in my purse or diaper bag, especially with my first child. Just the thought of anything related to milk, and I would have … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Stuff and Save

If you want a great way to save money, try making your own items instead of purchasing them. From growing your own food and making your own mixes to creating your own laundry detergent and sanitizing wipes, there are so many ways to save. Plus, it is nice knowing that you don’t have to rely on expensive commercial products if you don’t want to do so. Check out this round up of “Make Your Own” articles. Try one recipe or instructions, or try them all! Frugal Food: Make Your Own Granola Bars? Make Your Own Yogurt Make Your Own Fabric … Continue reading →

Your $10,000 Baby (2)

Did 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. Do without the plethora of “necessary items.” Among the things you can do without: a changing table (use a bed, the floor or mount a pad on a dresser), a diaper stacker (just keep the diapers in a closed drawer or shelf away from view or in a basket), a wipe warmer … Continue reading →

Your $10,000 Baby

Did 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). Does it make you want to rethink parenthood? Probably not, since these precious children are worth much more. But, we can still drastically reduce that dollar amount in several ways. Here are some tips. Breastfeed if you can. Breastfeeding is free and healthy for both baby and mom. In fact, studies show that breastfed infants had a reduced healthcare cost of almost $1,500! The cost … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Nursing Pads

Are you a nursing mom? Why put up with those expensive and uncomfortable plastic disposable nursing pads? Cloth pads are nicer to use and more comfortable. They are also more expensive than the disposable pads. No fears! This is the frugal blog after all, and I can share a way to make your own comfy pads practically for free. Nursing pads are definitely a necessity, especially for the first six to nine months, before your body gets used to knowing how much milk to produce and when. The pads absorb any leaks that might occur between and during feedings. Making … Continue reading →

Childbirth Recovery: Unexpected Symptoms

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Much of what happens after you give birth to your baby is never talked about. Perhaps it’s because people tend to focus on the baby during conversation or maybe it’s just an awkward topic, but the first few days after giving birth were quite a surprise for me. You always hear about not getting sleep and the baby blues, but sometimes there are other symptoms that can take you by surprise. So here is a lighthearted look at some of the stranger parts of recovery: Is that a Pad or the State of Ohio? In the few days after birth, … Continue reading →

Save Money on Baby Food

Let’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. The first thing to know about saving money on baby food is to not overbuy. It is easy to get caught up in selecting a large variety of those little jars. start out slowly at first. Once your baby is used to baby food and you learn your baby’s favorites, then you … Continue reading →

The Frugal Baby: Changing Tables

Babies have a way of just using up money left and right. As soon a parents announce the impending arrival of a little one, they should be given a money tree to plant in the backyard. There are so many things that we seem to have to buy. But if you have a frugal eye, or at least tips from this frugal Living blog, you can stem the tide of the money flow and keep the baby under budget. Take the changing table, for example. it is a piece of furniture that many experts, parents, friends, etc., will tell you … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid: Abdominal Wounds

Because only a layer of skin, fat, and muscle protects the stomach, an abdominal wound can be very serious. The organs in the abdomen are easily injured — bruised or torn — by a car accident, a fall, or other impact. If there is ANY puncture or open wound, you should contact your veterinarian. It can be very hard to tell at home if a smaller wound has penetrated the abdomen and the internal organs are exposed. Even an abdominal bite can be a serious injury. Your first aid will concentrate on keeping your pet alive while you get to … Continue reading →