Over the long run, getting a good deal on a pair of good, sturdy and comfortable shoes is a better bet than buying lots of cheap ones. Poorly made shoes can lead to foot health problems and end up costing more if you keep replacing them. Take care of good shoes with regular … [Read more...] about Take care of your shoes, for a long life together
Invest in a money-saving guidebook for baby products
The best baby guidebooks will save you way more than their cover price. A popular example is Baby Bargains. Consumer Reports has the Best Baby Products book as well. These are loaded with product reviews, checklists and other useful suggestions for saving on all the baby products … [Read more...] about Invest in a money-saving guidebook for baby products
Substitute baby furniture with regular, less expensive furniture
Much baby furniture is overpriced because it is considered specialty furniture. However, you can find regular furniture of a higher quality and better value, just by shopping around. Consider consignment shops and garage sales, furniture sales, and nude-furniture stores (which … [Read more...] about Substitute baby furniture with regular, less expensive furniture
Skip the diaper genie and other overpriced baby gadgets
While they are meant to be convenient and help kill the smell of a dirty diaper, diaper genies are also a waste of money. After all, you can accomplish the same thing just by walking the diaper out to the trash can! Plastic supermarket bags or used Ziplocs work really well … [Read more...] about Skip the diaper genie and other overpriced baby gadgets
Buy big shirts instead of bibs
Shirts that go over your baby's clothes can do a nice job of picking up your baby's mess, can be cheaper than bibs, and are easy to clean in the wash. Find some cheap shirts at a thrift shop or on sale at a local store. Buy a size big enough to cover your baby's clothes. You'll … [Read more...] about Buy big shirts instead of bibs