Do you really need a changing table? Learn why you can skip this classic nursery item, and find alternatives that save you money and space. Nothing says labor of love like changing your new baby’s diaper ten times a day. A baby brings with them the promise of seemingly endless diaper changes, and a lot …
Changing a baby’s diaper is simultaneously the simplest parenting act, and surprisingly complicated. There are so many options for diaper changing gear that deciding between diaper pails can feel like an earth-shattering – or at least nose-shattering – decision. But do you actually need a diaper pail? No, you don’t need a diaper pail to …
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Checking in with our August baby budget. Each month I share how much we spent on our baby, and how we save buying baby stuff used (spoiler: buying secondhand saves a lot!). These monthly baby budgets show what one family spends on their baby. I also dive into the how much we save to hopefully …
If you are considering cloth diapers, you should be aware that there are a few cloth diaper-specific costs you won’t face with disposables. The biggest of them is laundry. Cloth diapers are washed frequently and with it comes extra utilities and detergent expenses. But how much does it really cost to wash your cloth diapers? …
You’ve probably heard the claim that cloth diapers save you tons of money compared to disposable costs. But is it true? Do cloth diapers actually save money? I dove into the numbers to find out how much money cloth diapers really save. As it turns out, the cloth diaper vs. disposable comparison is not as …
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Have you heard the claim that cloth diapers will save you thousands of dollars compared to using disposables on your baby? This idea was one of the main reasons clothes diapers piqued my interest during pregnancy. I also was very much into the purported environmental benefits as I worry a lot about how each disposable …
Not sure if a traditional baby registry is right for you? Here are 8 great ideas for alternatives to a standard baby registries and gifts. Finding the right fit for you helps you save money & feel more supported. When we had our baby, we did not have a baby registry. I have some hang …
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Checking back in with another Monthly Baby Expenses Report. Each month I report on our baby budget and detail how much we spent on baby-related costs. I also give a breakdown of how much we saved during the month compared to buying new. You can find all the reports here: Monthly Baby Costs and Savings …
When I studied abroad in Tanzania, baby wipes were like gold. The running water was erratic at best, and baby wipe baths were a respectable way to get clean. To get your baby wipe stash to last months, it was a delicate balance of using fewer baby wipes while also achieving a modicum of cleanliness. …
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Member-only warehouses have done a great job branding how they save you a lot of money. How else would stores like Costco convince people that paying for a membership to even step foot in their store is not just acceptable, but actually worth it? For a lot of merchandise, Costco beats out the competition on price. …