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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

Look for Second-Hand Items Babies grow quickly and outgrow their clothes and gear just as fast. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents. If you’re fortunate to have friends or family offer hand-me-downs or gifts, don’t turn them down.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? After a long winter, are you dreaming of blue skies and sunny days?

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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

Couponing 101

Children grow like weeds. The good thing about kids growing quickly is that it happens to every child. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. Ask Family and Friends. Buy Out of Season. Buy Out of Season. Buy Used Clothing.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Alone or with a friend. I was born in 1948 so my early childhood was spent in the 1950′s. I remember it as a simpler time, but a less convenient and more labor intensive era. My standard of living (and most other people’s as well) is much better now that we have all of the conveniences from the past 60 years available.

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Christmas Ornament Grow Eggs, 3 Pack $8.95 (Reg $14.95)

Saving Cents With Sense

These Christmas Ornament Grow Eggs are on sale for $8.95 (Reg $14.95). 3 different pets GROW right out of their shell when the egg is placed in water. Includes 3 different egg containing a Snowman, Polar Bear, and Penguin – the perfect Holiday friends. Amazon Family Deals Holiday christmas deals ornaments'

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. I’ve seen friends of mine spend hundreds of dollars per season on their infants.

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I cut down a small cedar tree (which grow like weeds on our 6 acres) each year, put it in a tree stand on the porch and put white twinkle lights on it. We live on the edge of the prairie and prairie grasses grow well here. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Save On Holiday Decorating.

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