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So, you are brand new to this new, confusing world which we call parenting? Not to fear, there are many people out there who have kids, who have been thorough what you are going through, and many people who have survived. The first thing you find out during new parenthood, is that baby things get expensive. You think you have an extra $100 to last until your next paycheck and then, out of the blue, you run out of formula, diapers, and wipes all at the same time, and your child suddenly outgrows every article of clothing they own. You sit back, sigh, and wonder how in the world you are supposed to afford all these demands on your income. Here is where I come in.

Freecycle.org is your friend. You will learn to cherish this site. Every item on this site is no-strings-attached, absolutely and completely free. Join this site, and receive clothes, toys, and much more for your child, for free. The idea is to keep perfectly good item items that people might normally throw away out of the landfill. Hence the name Freecycle, as in recycling items to another needy user. The way this site works, is if you are in need of an item, you are more than welcome to post a "wanted" advertisement in hopes to received the item. Also, if someone is already offering an item that you could use, you send them an email explaining why you can use it more than someone else, and if the person desires, they can choose to pass the item to you. Some cities, depending on size, have restrictions on when you can post "wanted" advertisements. Also, in some cities, you may have to drive 1/2 hour or more to pick up an item that someone is offering. But, you can get all the items for free, which counteracts the driving factor, in my opinion.

When your child is born, sign yourself up for every baby related site on the Internet. Baby center, Pampers, Enfamil, Good Start, Coolsavings, Huggies, Fisher Price, etc. Every baby name you can think of, sign yourself up on their website to receive coupons and samples beyond the amount you will ever be able to use. Stores are also good places to sign up for child coupons, as WalMart and Target also send out coupons occasionally. The best feeling is when you receive what is called a formula "check" for a formula that you happen to use, and then you also happen to have a coupon for that same brand. "Buy one, get one free" coupons are especially great to use in conjunction with these formula checks. Because the check is used as a check at the checkout, and coupons

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