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18 Ways to Save Money During Pregnancy

ByElizabeth July 19, 2022

Getting ready for a new baby? Check out these 18 ways to save money when pregnant. Saving money when pregnant is one of the most important ways to prepare for a new baby. Pregnancy is not cheap. My pregnancy added a lot of new expenses to my budget like maternity clothes, baby gear and prenatal….

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Has the Pandemic Changed Baby Spending?

ByElizabeth August 21, 2022

Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce released data on last month’s retail sales and, not surprisingly, they aren’t pretty. As the world waits at home for the COVID-19 pandemic to run it’s course, the global economy has ground to a halt. The New York Times repeatedly used the word ‘catastrophic‘ in their reporting on…