After reviewing your income and the impact the loss of it will have, you have to take an extra step to really round out the picture. You have to consider the possibility that your “household expenses”could increase if you don’t have a plan in place to control them.
How to Save a Bundle on Your New Bundle of Joy
Having a baby may mean that you need to cut back in other areas so that you can afford any additional expenses. Childbirth and regular healthy baby doctor’s appointments cost money even with most insurance plans, and there will be additional expenses as well.
Guest Post: How to Barter What You Have for What You Need
We barter regularly with my brother and his girlfriend and our babysitter. Bartering is defined as trading goods or services without the exchange of money
Kids Consignment Sales
While garage sales usually offer the cheapest prices on clothing and children’s items, there are some downsides to doing the bulk of your shopping there. Probably the most significant downside is that garage sales can be hit or miss; you never know if you’re going to find what you’re searching for, especially if you are looking for a specific item.
Date Night and Ways to Save on Babysitting
Have you been out on a date lately? Talk about sticker-shock! At first, it seemed our only options were to cut the cost of what we do when we go out, limit the time we are gone or skip the babysitter and take the kids with us. But another option allows us to cut the total cost in HALF without sacrificing at all.
