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Having your first baby can be stressful, but what about your second or third" Dealing with a new addition to the family is incredibly exciting, and can also induce a bit of nail-biting. You already know the ropes (sleep training, feeding schedules, diaper runs) but how will you manage all of that while taking care of – and paying for – the rest of the family" We?ve got you covered with these money-saving tips.
Get organized, but make it fun
You?re probably an old hand at figuring out how to move money around to accommodate a new little person. Now that there?s another one on the way, expenses are about to increase. How do you tighten an already lean budget" Being organized is the key to a lot of things in parenthood (saving time and preventing meltdowns, to mention a few), but it?s integral for budgeting. First step: write everything down. Create a spreadsheet and note all your expenses. Daycare, groceries, bills, and your rent or mortgage should all factor in. A good way to make sure you haven?t missed anything is to go over your credit card and bank statements line by line to get a real idea of what your day-to-day costs are so you can get a super realistic idea of your outgoings. If you?re like most people, there?s probably a line or two where you could cut back with a little extra time and planning.
Costco can help
Shopping at Costco can help – if you?re able to make a meal plan for the wee...
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