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Supermom
How do you save money on things you need for your kids? How do you save money on household things and groceries?
Answer
Clothing for kids doesn't have to be high-dollar. I often shop consignment stores and yard sales. You can find name-brand clothes, barely worn (sometimes with tags still on) for a fraction of the retail price. Hand-me-downs aren't a bad thing! If you're passing boy clothes to a girl, you can add ruffles and ribbons to make them "girlier." Also, at the end of each clothing season, I shop the clearance racks for the next year.
For groceries, remember that it's often cheaper to buy generic than it is to buy name-brand with a coupon, and the generics are usually manufactured by the name-brand companies. If your grocery allows double coupons, take advantage of it, but only the the things you would normally have on your list anyway. Buy in bulk whenever possible. Avoid pre-portioned snacks, as they are far more expensive. You can put snacks in cheap baggies instead.
When it's time for school supplies, avoid the trendy notebooks and pencils. Instead, buy the less expensive plain ones and let your children decorate them however they choose. This can be a great back-to-school tradition for your family. You can purchase personalized pencils very cheaply through places like Oriental Trading Company. With backpacks, you're better off to make the initial investment for a good quality pack. I had one that lasted more than 8 years - through high school and out of college.
If your children are smaller, things like diapers can be terribly expensive. I've found that store brands work as well as name brands. This is true for most baby and toddler supplies, from wipes to bottles to shampoo.
Toys don't have to be fancy, either. You can make your own playdough and fingerpaints, and kids love it! Go to the library and enroll in summer reading programs for your child. Spend time outdoors and take advantage of public parks.
Check out the site http://www.miserlymoms.com or buy the book Miserly Moms. It is full of ways to save all around - from the electric bills to the grocery store. Good luck!
Clothing for kids doesn't have to be high-dollar. I often shop consignment stores and yard sales. You can find name-brand clothes, barely worn (sometimes with tags still on) for a fraction of the retail price. Hand-me-downs aren't a bad thing! If you're passing boy clothes to a girl, you can add ruffles and ribbons to make them "girlier." Also, at the end of each clothing season, I shop the clearance racks for the next year.
For groceries, remember that it's often cheaper to buy generic than it is to buy name-brand with a coupon, and the generics are usually manufactured by the name-brand companies. If your grocery allows double coupons, take advantage of it, but only the the things you would normally have on your list anyway. Buy in bulk whenever possible. Avoid pre-portioned snacks, as they are far more expensive. You can put snacks in cheap baggies instead.
When it's time for school supplies, avoid the trendy notebooks and pencils. Instead, buy the less expensive plain ones and let your children decorate them however they choose. This can be a great back-to-school tradition for your family. You can purchase personalized pencils very cheaply through places like Oriental Trading Company. With backpacks, you're better off to make the initial investment for a good quality pack. I had one that lasted more than 8 years - through high school and out of college.
If your children are smaller, things like diapers can be terribly expensive. I've found that store brands work as well as name brands. This is true for most baby and toddler supplies, from wipes to bottles to shampoo.
Toys don't have to be fancy, either. You can make your own playdough and fingerpaints, and kids love it! Go to the library and enroll in summer reading programs for your child. Spend time outdoors and take advantage of public parks.
Check out the site http://www.miserlymoms.com or buy the book Miserly Moms. It is full of ways to save all around - from the electric bills to the grocery store. Good luck!
What stroller would you recommend?
Kaydi
I just found out that I am expecting my 4th. I have a 2 1/2 year old that'll be 3 shortly before the baby is due.
What kind of stroller would you recommend for the infant & toddler?
Obviously, I know a double stroller.... which one?
Answer
My two year old hates strollers always had so I hadn't bothered with a double stroller. I kept playing with the idea of a sit 'n' stand but if the toddler is in the stroller its either because he's sleeping OR he is misbehaving.
Then I finally had to go grocery shopping without my hubby or car and I wasn't up to putting my 10 month old in the backpack carrier so I dragged the double stroller I got for free up from the basement. It was a death trap (jolly jumper) but my toddler *loved* being in a stroller with is brother. And of course winter is coming.
I hear great things about the BOB strollers but they just aren't in the budget. So it came down to the Graco DuoGlider or the Graco Quattro. The Quattro is a bit nicer and it is a bit less long when folder (but I think the 20% claim is pretty far wrong) but its thicker when folded). The Quattro has shocks and a couple of extra cup holders but no tray for the front seat (two cup holder OR a thin padded bar but not both). The DuoGilder was on sale and the Quattro was just not "twice the price" nicer.
The only complaint to so far with the DuoGlider is that the handle is a tiny bit high but then again I'm 5'2". Some people prefer the quattro because the handle dips in the middle so you can sort of pick your handle height (then again you can't lean on it). Oh and the quattro is 10lbs heavier (29 lbs vs 19 I think)
The Quattro gets slightly better review but some reviews who have had both prefer the DuoGlider.
Anyway in the US the DuoGlider is I think about $100 normal price and I don't think you can beat that for a double stroller with a cup holder for everyone and lots of other neat features.
My two year old hates strollers always had so I hadn't bothered with a double stroller. I kept playing with the idea of a sit 'n' stand but if the toddler is in the stroller its either because he's sleeping OR he is misbehaving.
Then I finally had to go grocery shopping without my hubby or car and I wasn't up to putting my 10 month old in the backpack carrier so I dragged the double stroller I got for free up from the basement. It was a death trap (jolly jumper) but my toddler *loved* being in a stroller with is brother. And of course winter is coming.
I hear great things about the BOB strollers but they just aren't in the budget. So it came down to the Graco DuoGlider or the Graco Quattro. The Quattro is a bit nicer and it is a bit less long when folder (but I think the 20% claim is pretty far wrong) but its thicker when folded). The Quattro has shocks and a couple of extra cup holders but no tray for the front seat (two cup holder OR a thin padded bar but not both). The DuoGilder was on sale and the Quattro was just not "twice the price" nicer.
The only complaint to so far with the DuoGlider is that the handle is a tiny bit high but then again I'm 5'2". Some people prefer the quattro because the handle dips in the middle so you can sort of pick your handle height (then again you can't lean on it). Oh and the quattro is 10lbs heavier (29 lbs vs 19 I think)
The Quattro gets slightly better review but some reviews who have had both prefer the DuoGlider.
Anyway in the US the DuoGlider is I think about $100 normal price and I don't think you can beat that for a double stroller with a cup holder for everyone and lots of other neat features.
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