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Baby Budget - NEED NUMBERS!
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on November 17, 2011
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We have a 1 week old baby! (Yay, I know - - - I'm overjoyed)
But we're also going through a bit of a financial crisis at the same time so we are going through a fina...
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- diapers are aboutr $10 a week. Formuala is $35 a week. Clothes is $100 two times per year. Baby wash tylenol pedilyte and other stuff.. maybe 50 per year.
- Diapers: $20/week. Stock up when sales happen, and watch for coupons and store coupons. I often would stock up when Target offered $2 coupons and there were coupons in...
- One thing that will help when you start formula is coupons. You can decide which brand you like, and then go online or write to them and ask for coupons. Have friend...
Costco Worth It?
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on January 9, 2010
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What is really worth buying at Costco? We'd be interested in products for babies and kids, as well as food. I don't have time to stand there with a calculator. I can ...
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- Great responses! I didn't see anyone mention the free samples! We go at lunchtime and my kids love it. It's easy to fill their little bellies! If your watching cos...
- i have had a card at Sam's and Costco. Still have Sam's but not Costco. It is worth is if you want to buy name brands in bulk but I have found that Sam's is less exp...
- My family really loves Costco. My allergy medicine (Zyrteck) is $15 for an entire year's worth. For $15 I can get about 1 month's supply at Walmart. The food is fan...
How to Cut Corners on Monthly Expenses
Asked by D.H. from Tampa
on October 24, 2007
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I would love to stay home but need to cut corners, except for using coupons on food what are some other ways you have cut corners on bills and other monthly expenses. ...
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- Where do you live? Do you have a WinnDixie around you they have certain bargains on meat buy one and get one free! What is your profession?
- There's a ton of great advice here. I'd like to reiterate the comment about breastfeeding. It will SAVE SO MUCH MONEY. If you are having problems, call the hospital...
- I know you said you already use coupons, but have you checked out thegrocerygame.com? Its a great site and if you want to subscribe, they take your normal sunday coup...
Is There an Item of Clothing You MUST Have in Name Brand?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on January 13, 2012
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The only shoes I wear are Nike. I've tried others, but none feel as good on my feet as Nike.
Jeans, from Buckle. But that's about it.
Is there one thing you wear...
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- My jeans have to be Lee or Lee Riders because they are the only ones I have found long enough and no back gap in the waist and gym shoes either Ryka or Avia. Nike hur...
- J.: I need to buy my boys Gap Jeans - they are more expensive - but they "fit" them better than other brands. Yes, we've tried Cherokee -but they end up not lasting...
- no, but it reminds me of some movie I saw. The older dad announced to his adult son "i've switched to Nike. That's all I wear now." The kid was like so...."are you ...
Legoland
Asked by D.M. from Phoenix
on March 24, 2011
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Hi Moms! We are considering visiting Legoland (Carlsbad, CA) and looking for your input please. We will be traveling with our 3.5 year old daughter and are looking f...
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- I don't know about hotels and restaurants, but Legoland is not that big, so you can easily cover the park in one day. Bring a bathing suit, because if it is warm out,...
- Legoland really only takes a day. Close by is the Wild Animal Park which if pretty awesome and about 30 minutes south is the zoo and Sea World. I highly recommend bo...
- All your questions have been answered but fyi, I believe Del Taco has coupons for buy 1 adult and get 1 child free (like a $70 value). When you're there, you can add t...
Starting over with Cloth Diapers
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on July 21, 2009
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Hi moms! I am due with my second child in January and really want to use cloth diapers. I did with my first for about two months--not much. But this time, I'll be home...
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- helo l.h i to am due right around that time a did you clothes with three of my four and loved it with my last one i had a service and it was great they did all the w...
- I found the Little Seedling (formerly Tree City Diapers) in Ann Arbor to be a great resource because they have so many types in their store. You can look and learn bef...
- Check out Dirty Deeds Diaper Service out of Rochester. They have a lot of great options! (www.deedsdiapers.com)
Baby Shower & Registry..
Asked by K.L. from Portland
on January 29, 2007
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Hello~ I am trying to register for my baby shower & figure out all of the necessary items we will be needing for our daughter. Money has been very tight lately, due to...
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- K., Congrats on the new baby girl. Okay here are just a couple of things I thought of that might help you and you need to ask for alot of... DIAPERS, WIPES, and FORMU...
- I see there are a TON of responses on what you should/should not get, so I will respond about your budget: There is a group on Yahoo called Freecycle where you can ...
- Congrats! I just had my first baby in July 2006. It seems everyone always wants to buy the "cutsie" things and not the really practical things. I got so many outfit...
