I’m going to technically be an Aunt not too long after I get married! I am so excited for this! Did I ever think I would be able to say that I will have a little Niece or Nephew? No, not anytime soon at least. I do have a brother, but he doesn’t have anyone special in his life (but he is looking for Mrs Right to settle down with). But in August, I am getting married… And my soon to be sister-in-law is Expecting! She’s due early October…And I can’t wait! I’m sooooo going to spoil this child… With Love that is! Being a new mom, I know she’s going to be looking for LOTS of things – and one thing that I know she will need is a Stroller. I know mine was a LIFESAVER … Especially when we went to do Christmas Shopping. There are many ways to Shop Smart – Especially when it comes to the larger purchases. Like Strollers. Some ways include:
1. Finding online Deals: like Firstcry promotional codes. I love shopping online, and I love using coupons – so what better way to combine the both. I have found that shopping online, you can find what you’re looking for – Plus many many more options. And being able to add on promotional codes – SCORE!
2. Shopping Clearance Sections: Sure they may be last years models… But that doesn’t mean that it wont be just as good as the models on the market this year. Lil C has learned ow to shop – from me. He knows that when it comes to us shopping, we always check the Racks marked “CLEARANCE” first, then the sections marked “SALE” next…. And hopefully we wont have to make it to the regular price section.
3. Thrift Stores / Yard Sales / Mom to Mom Sales: When lil C was born, we were tight on money – So many of the items we needed (That weren’t given as a baby shower gift) came from Mom 2 Mom sales. I’m not sure if it’s just something that is in every state, but in Michigan they are very popular. A Mom 2 Mom sale reminds me of the best part of Yard Sales – all in one building. I know the stroller that We bought, was only about 20.00 compared to the 100.00 it was originally.
4. Hand Me downs: If you are lucky, and have family and friends who had kids outgrow their stuff, Hand me downs are the way to go. So what if the item you are receiving is used -just as long as it wasn’t abused. If you would have asked me when I was in High School if I would have used Hand-me downs, I would have looked at you like you were crazy … But when you become a mom – and Realize the COST of having a baby… Yes please, I’d Love to use lil Jimmy’s stroller!
I so cant wait to help my S.I.L. find the perfect baby supplies. Hopefully a little experience that I have already had when it comes to being a new mom…. will help in finding the best items for my niece or nephew…. Do you have any tips on how to save on purchases – like strollers?
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