The decree - a difficult period in terms of the material for many families. Some time will have to live on one salary. How not to go broke in the decree? 8 life hacking save money.
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Your family wants to please baby gifts? Make a list of really useful things. Stroller, crib, car seat - are expensive. Relatives can contribute to the acquisition of "krupnogabarita".
Take things for Rent
Another option savings - to take the children's clothes for hire. Baby scale, which develops mat, beach chair can be rented at affordable prices. For example, rent for the balance of the newborn will cost you from 120 to 600 hryvnia per month.
breastfeed
Lactation It saves money on baby food. In addition, it is not necessary to buy a bottle sterilizer, brushes for washing bottles.
Cook lure yourself
Industrial solid foods in jars - it's convenient, but it is possible to save it. Special children's porridge can be made from normal adult simply knocking it in a blender. Economically cook fruit and vegetable purees own. For example, one portion of the mashed prunes for infants is 4 prunes. And how much it is worth a jar of pureed prunes?
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B / y things
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Kids grow quickly and need to frequently change clothes. And this money. If you girlfriend offer things after their children, do not give up. B / y things for the baby and you can buy. Strollers, cribs, bags of brand clothes, overalls, jackets and even shoes offer on specialized sites with ads
Do not buy too much
There is a need for baby items and there conditionally superfluous. For example, a small lyulechka for a newborn - beautiful, but not practical in terms of finances. It is better to buy a crib, it will last you longer.
Worked in a decree
If your profession allows you to work from home, use this opportunity. You can also try earn with hobbies. Many moms start to bake cakes to order, embroider and teaching in the decree.
Plan your family budget
Learn how to plan expenditures based on budget. For this is a food menu for the week, be sure to go to the store with a list and do not make spontaneous purchases.
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