Let's face it, most of us are tightening our budget. While some reports say that spending on our kids isn't effected, I can't see how that is possibly true. The good news is that just as others have gotten into excesses, I think that pregnancy and baby shopping has gone the same way, convincing us that there are things that we need that we simply don't need. I mean seriously, doesn't the $80 stroller work just as well for its basic purpose as the $800 stroller? That said, there is always something that I have my heart set on that someone else would call an excess. One piece of advice is to splurge on the item you really want, while saving money elsewhere. Another is to avoid jeopardizing quality and safety to save a buck. Leave your money saving tips in the comments!
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I have spent the first 14 weeks of my pregnancy taking every hand-me-down that I can get and plan to continue to do so. I’ve gotten a swing,a crib, and ton of other stuff. There are two things that I want new. 1) a carseat…obviously. 2) a sweet jog stroller. This is my splurge item. I can’t wait to start running again and I’m looking at a pretty pricey jogger.