Recently, I was contacted by Coupon Cravings, a site with over 30,000 followers.
Katie Sorensen, the founder, gives great tips on where to find the best deals, freebies and coupons.
You can find her site by clicking HERE
After documenting my pregnancy week by week, Katie asked if she could be a guest on my blog!! Of course she can!
Check out what Katie has to say about tips for a Stress Free Pregnancy:
Pregnant Pause:
Savings Tips For a Stress-Free Pregnancy
Saving money isn’t on many new moms’ list of what to expect
when they’re expecting. But there are
ways to keep from overspending. Here are
a few hints to help you save a bundle before your bundle of joy arrives:
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Don’t Panic – You’re not the first
mom to worry about finances. Check
around online and ask other moms for how they handled the extra costs, and
start saving everywhere you can.
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Experienced parent Kate Sorenson of Coupon Cravings understands
how expensive a family can be and offers discounts and deals to help curb costs
in daily life.
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Savingtools.com’s
Ten Ways to Save Money During Pregnancy, addresses
the stress of being a first time parent and addresses the most important aspect
to saving money while pregnant: planning.
The
bottom line: You’re not the first person, and there’s lots of help out
there, whether it’s from friends, family, or online. The key is to plan ahead
and utilize every opportunity to save.
·
For Mom – Maternity clothes can be
extremely expensive, especially considering how much they wear (or don’t) in
the relatively short time most women use them.
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This can make maternity items an especially good
find at consignment shops, thrift stores, and garage sales. “Because the clothes can only be worn for a
certain period of time, they are often in good condition,” says Savingtools.com.
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Another simple trick for saving money on
clothing for the mom-to-be comes from 6
Tips to Save Money During Pregnancy at EverydayFamily.com, which suggests
buying “empire-waist shirts that can be worn after pregnancy instead of
maternity tops.”
The bottom
line: The most important thing to
remember here is moderation. Writes
Savingtools.com: “Don’t go overboard…you
are only pregnant for nine months. Don’t
overstock your wardrobe, and stick to the basics.”
·
For Baby – It’s very easy with all
the safety regulations and advertisements to go overboard and buy the most
expensive of everything for your baby. As stated above, keep moderation in
mind.
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“You don’t have to buy the most expensive crib
or mittens for your baby unless you’re Jennifer Lopez,” cautions How
to Save Money During Pregnancy on FemaleCare.net. “There are plenty of affordable yet durable
brands that will last you for years, you just have to figure out where you can
find them.” .
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FemaleCare.net also has a unique suggestion for
stocking up on diapers: “Buy one pack of
diapers every payday while you’re still pregnant so you will have less to worry
about once the baby finally arrives.”
Not only will this help you be prepared for diaper changes once you
bring your little one home, you will also know a good deal on diapers when you
see one (before you are too sleep-deprived to do math).
The bottom line: There is plenty of shopping for baby that can
be done before the big arrival. Start
early, research deals on-line, and shop sales to save money without feeling
like you’re cutting corners.
So, expectant mothers--do your homework, stay on track, and
enjoy your nesting time. If you take these experts’ advice, you can use the
time while you’re waiting for your little miracle to achieve some truly miraculous
savings!
Thanks so much, Katie, for your post!!!
Happy Thursday, everyone!
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