Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me? Swim Diapers


Updated 08/25/08 8:28 AM · Posted by babysugar · 18 comments

Swim Diapers

Disposable swim diapers are a blessing and a curse. They keep a wee one's bum from appearing hugely swollen after a dip in the pool, which is delightful. They do, however, have their faults. Yesterday morning my daughter went number two in her swim britches. My husband had to figure out a way to remove the pull-up style bottoms without making a complete mess. He discovered a trick — the sides Read more

21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse


Updated 03/30/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Can I Reuse Disposable Things?

Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more

Thanks, but No Thanks: How to Turn Down Used Items From Friends


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Say No to Friends Who Offer Used Goods

The following is a guest post by Kimberly Palmer, the author of Generation Earn and creator of The Baby Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Ready For Baby, Without Going Broke!, available on Etsy. She is also the personal finance columnist at US News & World Report. Take it away, Kimberly! As a relatively frugal person, I’m usually happy to accept hand-me-downs from friends. Got a Read more

Keep Cool and Save Money This Weekend


Updated 07/22/11 11:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Coupon Codes For Kids Clothes

It's too hot to do anything besides online shop, so we've rounded up this week's best online deals for mamas and kids. Save 20 percent at Diapers.com Diapers.com is clearing out its Summer inventory with the XTRA20 promotion. It's still pretty hot out, so stocking up on Summer basics isn't exactly a waste. There's tons of great Carter's gear on sale — rompers, skirts, and dresses as low as $4, Read more

Hey Mommas! Prevent Packing on the Pounds With These Tips


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Moms on How to Prevent Weight Gain

As a mother of a nine month old, I've been spending time with lots of mommas lately. I've found that besides chatting about diapers, teething, and lack of sleep, we all tend to mourn over the loss of our pre-pregnancy bods. Even if we did lose the baby weight in the beginning, our busy schedules make it hard to find time to exercise and eat right, so it seems inevitable to gain a pound here and Read more