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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. My children get so many gifts from their grandparents and godparents that we’ve been able to scale back how many gifts we give them. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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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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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. This money is pulled out of your checking account and held for future expenses, and it’s separated from your traditional savings account to give you a clear picture of how much money you have available for that expense.