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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. Babies grow so quickly that their babies only wore some outfits for a time or two before they outgrew them, so the clothes looked like new. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. Yet, I know I am in the minority.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden. The added plants will help with the air quality around your home, and you’ll save money by growing your own food.

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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. The fact is, babies grow at an alarming rate and if you buy too many garments in the same size, you’ll have a hard time getting a good amount of wear out of them. DIY whenever you can; you will save a load of cash.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

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. Did you find something on Freecycle that you were planning to purchase? Bank your savings. These aren’t the only way to increase your income and your savings, though!