
June 26th, 2010

The Frugal Baby
Babies are expensive–in fact, some studies suggest that a baby’s first year costs more than $10,000 on average (and that doesn’t include the cost of the birth!). The good news is, there are so many ways to save money on all of your baby expenses: baby food, child care, diapers, baby clothes, formula, babysitting, and more. Come along with me as I explore the many ways to raise a baby — frugally!

July 15th, 2009

The Frugal Baby
You have probably heard the adage, “breast is best.” I would like to suggest that the following is more accurate: “Breast is best, but easier said than done — especially for first time moms.” Read More

July 12th, 2009

The Frugal Baby
If you breastfeed and you want to go out in public or keep your bed dry at night, you are almost certainly going to need nursing pads. When it comes to nursing pads, you have two options: disposable or washable. Undoubtedly, the frugal side of you is screaming, “washable!” while the busy mom side of you is pleading, “disposable!” Don’t worry, you can save a lot of money on either option. Read More

July 11th, 2009

The Frugal Baby
If you formula feed your baby, you have most certainly discovered how very expensive formula can be! The average baby will drink about $1,700 worth of formula in his or her first year of life! Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to cut back on this major expense. Read More

July 10th, 2009

The Frugal Baby
Okay, folks — this one is for the uber-frugal. However, anybody can whip up these basic cloth diapers by recycling garments you already have around the house. This is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to diaper your baby.