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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

If your budget is tight, you can still use the sinking fund principle by adding just a couple dollars to each account from each paycheck. Similarly, if you spend an average of $100 per person on clothing each year, you’ll need to put $8 per person into savings each month. Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap.

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How to Shop and Save Money when Expecting a Baby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Remember that you will receive lots of baby gifts and many people choose to give clothing because it is all so very cute. You buy the ‘needs’ first and then decide whether you can afford the ‘wants’ so that you keep within your budget. The rest of the time, a new baby is most comfortable in an all in one suit. Go Frugal'