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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Don’t forget less obvious yet significant expenses like increased utility bills or potential healthcare costs. Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops.

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Best Apps for Thrift Shopping (and Selling) Online

Couponing 101

Now that you’re convinced to start secondhand shopping, here are four of our favorite thrift shopping and selling apps: ThredUP. ThredUP bills itself as the “largest online consignment & thrift store.” ” You can use the app to shop for thousands of brands at up to 90% off retail prices.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for Used First. Our society has programmed us to look for new first. These light bulbs use less energy, and create a greener home.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Try freezer cooking.