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How to Shop and Save Money when Expecting a Baby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So let’s look at some ways to shop and save money when expecting a baby. Remember that you will receive lots of baby gifts and many people choose to give clothing because it is all so very cute. You will save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by looking for the basics in secondhand stores, eBay and Freecycle.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

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. If there’s no extra money in your budget, there’s still hope, though. Consider some of these other ideas for saving money for irregular expenses: 1. Bank your savings.