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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When a woman is pregnant for her first child, she’ll likely have a baby shower (or several). I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. They may also enroll in other baby classes like music and swim lessons. Yet, I know I am in the minority.

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Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We converted the non-working shower off our bedroom into the incubator/baby quail chick spot. It was great fun watching the eggs hatch and seeing the baby chicks run around. When my oldest was a baby on a papoose board on my back, I went out delivering neighborhood news and paper ads. Was it worth your time? It was great fun.

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On the Cheap: $10 DIY Portable Sandbox

For the Mommas

This is a super fun, frugal idea for a portable sandbox thanks to the Prudent Baby. You can store it in the garage, etc. I am not a fan of sandboxes in the yard, for reasons I would rather not write. Think cats, squirrels, rodents. It could hold up to 50lbs of sand, but I think I would do a little less. on clearance at Walmart.

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Market Place: Featured Items for Sale

Saving Cents With Sense

Baby Gap, Old Navy, Carter’s 6-18 months $8. Baby’s Christening Suit $8. Consumer Products Best Baby Products $5. Maybe you have been wanting to have a garage sale but have not wanted to go through the hassle of setting up and tearing down. Recycled Halloween Door Sign $6. Wedding Dress Size 10 $200.

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DIY Sock Snowmen

For the Mommas

Another great thing, a lot of what’s needed you probably have already in your home, garage, or can find at the dollar store. I have also used kids and toddler socks before, they make cute baby snowmen. Articles Get Crafty' What you will need-. Crew Socks, I prefer mens size 9-12. She is always happy to answer questions! .

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

You might start working weekends out of your garage, but as your business takes off, you’ll be well on your way to your own shop and a brand new, full-time career doing what you love. Senior care provider As the baby boomer population ages, more and more senior citizens are in need of at-home care. Take a page from Harp Design Co.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

Family Balance Sheet

It might be cheap, but it’ll sit in my garage for the next few months till I started that project that’s on my mind. I wrote an article about the lessons I learned here but the biggest take-home point is not to fear your debt. Even if you only take baby steps, you’ll still be heading in the right direction.

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