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4 Ways to Save Money as a New Mom

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The cost of having a baby is steep. Babies grow quickly, so you might find perfectly good baby clothes that were barely used at a thrift shop. Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores. While shopping secondhand can be a great way to save, don’t skimp when safety is on the line.

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Budget Friendly Camping for the Whole Family

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But camping comes with a steep price tag, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. Use your own car or SUV instead, and look for local campsites that’s easy to get to so you can save on gas. Not all sites will have water sources you can use, so plan accordingly. Borrow or buy a used tent. Bring Old Stuff.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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On Thursday nights, I write out my meal plan using my Dinner This Week Pinterest board and my cookbooks and then place an online order at Giant for a Friday morning pick-up. I allow the tea to steep for about 30 minutes and then I pour the concentrated tea into the above 1 gallon pitcher and add water. for store-bought iced tea.

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