Cutting Costs While Raising BabiesWritten by Kara Kelso
Raising children is expensive, so saving money wherever we can is important (moms need money for those rare trips to spa so they can relax, right?). Here are a few simple ways to cut your costs when you have a baby: 1. Make Baby Food Instead of buying expensive jars of baby food - make it instead! Blenders are a great investment, and if you can get one second hand that's even better. When you cook supper, save aside some of your meal to throw in blender. The baby's age will of course determin what will food you make for them. Potatoes are always a good thing to have on hand and cook up quickly. 2. Buy cheap diapers with name brands Some of us may have learned hard way that cheaper diapers are no good over night or on outings. But when you plan to just stay home, put your little one in a cheap diaper. Save expensive ones for over night and on car rides. 3. Buy resuable wipes Cotton wipes are fantastic, and can even save you money. While initial cost may appear to be more, you will save money in long run. Don't forget a low cost natural wet wipe solution! If you prefer not to wash them out when you have a dirty diaper, have some store brand wipes on hand to use just for that.
| | Is It Costing You More To Work? Written by Kara Kelso
Is It Costing You More To Work? by Kara Kelso http://www.momsezine.comWith today's day care costs on rise, and gas getting just as high, are you really making money with your job? Make a list of all your costs. Include things like oil changes for car, gas, day care, costs for eating out for lunch, and anything else you can possibly think of. Figure it out for week, multiplying that number by 52. This will give you your total costs for a year. Next if you are paid a salary, write down what that is for year. If you are paid hourly, do your best to average out your earnings for one week and multiply that by 52.
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