Reuse Review: Baby and Kids Items

If you have children, you know how quickly their stuff adds up. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get some extra use out of all of that stuff. Well, of course you can! Check out these articles for some great ideas on reusing baby and kids items. And be sure to check out the Reuse Review: Clothing and Linens, since you may be able to apply some of those tips and techniques to baby and kids clothing as well. Reusing What You Have: Baby Stuff – A Personal Account There are very few people I know who do not … Continue reading

The Frugal Baby: Disposable Diaper Secret Finds

This is the third article in a series about really saving the most you can when it comes to disposable diapers. I’ve had a lot of practice in this area, and I am always looking for ways to be frugal when it comes to meeting my baby’s needs. Disposable diapers are definitely expensive and can add up to a big chunk of a budget over time. Previously, I talked about how you can save money when you choose your diaper brands, and about the right ways to buy diapers in bulk. Now, here are my very favorite tips to share. … Continue reading

The Frugal Baby: Disposable Diapers And Buying in Bulk

In this second article in the series about saving the most money you can on disposable diapers, I’ll share some one of the secrets that I have learned about frugal diapers. I’m putting my third child through diapers now, and believe me there is a lot I have learned since the time my first child was going through them. In the very beginning, there were times when I thought that it would be easier to just wrap his little bottom with dollar bills. In the first part of the series, I shared how being flexible can help save money. I … Continue reading

The Frugal Baby: Disposable Diapers and Brands

Want to know how to keep your little one in diapers without going broke? Here are some practical tips that will help you save money while you keep baby’s bum clean and dry. Little ones certainly go through a lot of diapers, don’t they? Knowing that the average diaper can cost $.30 or more is discouraging when you are frugal minded. And isn’t it frustrating to change a diaper when five minutes later it needs to be changed again? You could go with cloth diapers. In fact, you can read all about the best ways to save money if you … Continue reading

Using Diaper Boxes

If you buy disposable diapers, one of the best ways to save money is by buying them in bulk. As a result, you may wind up with quite a few of those large bulk diaper boxes. I have found that they are very useful around the house. Here are some ways that we have put those large diaper boxes to good use. In our new home, we have a garage that is actually big enough to park a car. Currently, it still has quite a few boxes that we haven’t unpacked, mostly all of my books. But regardless, we have … Continue reading