Category: kidsandpets
On Raising Charitable Children
| February 22, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under charity, frugalphilosophy, kidsandpets, lifestyle, winter |
From Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom : I think it's so important to not only save money but to be giving. I think one great thing we learn from saving money is to live within our means and not be greedy – and to give of our time and resources to others. For that reason, I'm delighted to share with you this article with helpful advice on raising more… more
Diapers: Dirty Secrets for Saving Money
| February 6, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, diy, home, household, kidsandpets, money-management, nursery |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Oh, Diapers …. How I loathe thee. It's been over a year of down and dirty diapering in The Cheapskate House, and boy oh boy – have I learned a thing or two about saving money and getting cheaper diapers. When I think of moms and dads in this economy struggling to feed and diaper their families, it makes me sick thinking of… more
Generic Baby Formula : Made In Vermont
| January 11, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, food, frugalphilosophy, home, household, kidsandpets, kitchen, money-management |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I've talked about my struggles with breastfeeding before. The bottom line is – it just didn't work out for us and I was faced with sticker shock at Baby Formula prices. Of course, we wanted the best for our little guy. We knew we simply couldn't afford organic formula but we went with the next best thing – brand name baby formula.… more
Super Cheap Disposable Baby Wipes from Your Closet
| November 17, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, diy, environment, frugalphilosophy, home, household, kidsandpets |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Extreme Cheapskate Meet Baby Wipes I've become an extreme cheapskate!! Maybe it's sad – maybe it's not – but either way it's frugal: in my world every last dollar counts. I already make our own babywipes using this easy & awesome diy babywipes recipe (although I use regular old baby oil instead of olive oil!) – and I figure that alone saves us… more
Cheap Bubbles Fun : Coffee Cup & Dawn Recipe
| August 19, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, kitchencrafts, repurpose, reusable, sensory, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom DIY and Super Cheap Bubbles Recipe + upcycled coffee cup bubbles holder and straw wand Hi folks! Today I am trying out a new idea my friend Scott had : bubbles in a coffee cup ! I made a bubble wand out of two straws – secured it with tape – and pushed it through the lid like normal. I made my own… more
Cheap Gel Ice Packs : Make Your Own
| July 31, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, kidsandpets, kitchen, kitchencrafts, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Homemade & Reusable Gel Ice Packs Are Cheap & Easy The average ice pack costs about $2.50 – and they go missing pretty fast, don't they? You can buy reusable ice packs too… but they can get pricey! I was delighted to hear that I could make my own snazzy and homemade cooler gel packs for pennies on the dollar – using just… more
Cheap Baby Shower Gift Ideas
| July 24, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, celebrate, celebrationcrafts, gifts, kidsandpets, occasions |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Cheap Baby Shower Gifts That Don't Scream Cheap Jump To: Awesome & Cheap Baby Shower Gifts You Can Make Awesome & Cheap Baby Shower Gifts You Can Buy As a new(ish) mom, and a friend whose been to a whole lotta baby showers over the past few years, I know that these fun and special events can come with a hefty price tag.… more
