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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t look to buy used car seats though as you can’t be sure of their safety and whether they have previously been involved in an accident. If you’re brave enough, you might want to leave the items that you’re not sure whether you’ll need until after the birth so that you won’t waste money on things that you’ll never use.

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Babies R Us Trade-In Event | Save 25% On New Car Seats, Strollers & More

Saving With Shellie

Babies R Us is having their big Trade-In Event again right now. Bring in a used car seat, stroller, high chair, play yard or other participating item and receive 25% off a new one ! This is a nice savings since Babies R Us typically only offer 20% off coupons. Offer to recycle someone’s old car seat for them.

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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Be Prepared to Bargain – In some stores, haggling will get you nowhere, but in established flea markets and smaller stores, it is always worth trying to get a lower price. How to Shop for a Used Car. Be Ready to Do a Little Work – A good coat of paint can fix just about anything. Bring a Tape Measure – Why?

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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)

Penny Pinchin' Mom

You can do this by checking the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s list of the most recent car seat recalls. If you aren’t confident about any of this, I highly recommend NOT selling that gently used car seat after all. Baby Clothes Baby items really are a hot commodity, and this includes baby clothes.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Trying because there might be something wrong with the items, when there is a salesperson involved (such as at a used car lot), at the flea market, and so on are all great places to practice your negotiating skills. Jack from Money Saving Ethics tells us Easy Tips for Saving Money Part 2.