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Affording Cloth Diapers on a Low Income

August 4, 2011

Guest Post Written by Erin Odom
After Keeper of the Home’s recent series on cloth diapers, you may finally be thinking: Hey, I CAN do this! She makes cloth diapering seem so EASY!
But have the upfront costs of modern cloth diapers frustrated you?
I’ve been there.
And I found a solution.

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How to Save Money and Score Big At Garage Sales

May 9, 2011

I love garage sales and our house is full of garage sale finds, bought for a song (sorry, no dance).
Frugality is the topic of the month, and I happen to think that buying used is one of the most important strategies for saving money on a regular basis. Not only that, but you can't get [...]

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Saving Big Money On Your Little Ones

May 3, 2011

By Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
Most people believe that welcoming a little bundle of joy into their life means parting with a big bundle of cash to get everything that little baby will need.  From diapers and wipes, to clothes, car seats, bedding and feeding supplies, it is true that there's a lot [...]

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29 Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Home (and Save Money While You’re At It)

March 26, 2010
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1. Cloth diaper your baby.
2. Buy in bulk whenever possible.
3. Shop with an eye for packaging, and try to buy only products with minimal or recyclable packaging.
4. Compost your kitchen scraps. (Or try worm composting for those in small abodes)
5. Switch to mama cloth (or reusable feminine products).
6. Go paperless in your kitchen.

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