Baby’s first Easter is a pretty exciting event. It’s their first time meeting the Easter Bunny, of course! Unfortunately, it can be pretty hard to choose items that don’t run a risk of hurting them. Smaller toys and candy aren’t a good option so it isn’t too hard to find yourself suddenly stuck on what to fill their Easter basket with. These Easter Basket ideas for babies are a great place to start. Take a look and then use them to build your own little one’s basket. What should I include in an Easter basket for a baby? You can include items such as soft toys, books, rattles, and teethers in an Easter basket for a baby. Is it safe to put candy or chocolate in an Easter basket for a baby? It is not recommended to put candy or chocolate in an Easter basket for a baby due to … [Read more...]
How To Make Baby Wipes
If you're a frugal parent, you know that baby wipes can be expensive. But did you know that you can make your own baby wipes for a fraction of the cost? Making your own is easy, affordable, and reusable! Plus, you can customize the ingredients to create a wipe that's perfect for your little one. Follow these simple steps to make your own DIY baby wipes! Also, take advantage of all the free baby stuff you can get as well. Is it cheaper to make your own baby wipes? Simple answer, yes. When you are paying $3-5 per container of baby wipes in the box stores this reusable baby wipes recipe will save you time and money. Related: Free Baby Stuff – 39+ Must Have Baby Freebies (Worth $2,100+!) How long do homemade baby wipes last? As long as they are stored in an airtight container … [Read more...]
Free Baby Stuff – Must Have Free Baby Samples (Worth $2,100+!)
I love baby freebies for more than one reason. Babies are expensive! On average, you can spend $1,000 on diapers a year that's before formula, clothes, baby gear, and more. OUCH! Well, I'm here to level the playing field! I have found 39+ hot must-have free baby stuff worth over $2,100! So, what are you waiting for? Grab all these free baby samples today. Free Baby Stuff - Must-Have Free Baby Samples (Worth $2,100+!) Let's not forget the ways to save money on babies! Make sure you see How to Create a Fabulous & Frugal Baby Nursery and for those of you who plan to use cloth diapers, I have 12 Ways to Score Free or Really Cheap Cloth Diapers. Also, here are 6 Things You Do Not Need To Buy For Your Baby. Now for those things to DO need to make sure you are grabbing your free Amazon … [Read more...]
21 Amazingly Perfect Gift Ideas for a Newborn Baby
I don't know about you but I tend to find is hardest to get gifts for babies. That is why I took the time to find my favorite gift ideas for a newborn baby to make your holiday shopping easier in this holiday gift guide. For even more gift ideas see our other gift guides. 21 Amazingly Perfect Gift Ideas for a Newborn Baby Ok, I am loving a few of these items! The Teach My Baby kit is one of my favorites I reviewed their Teach my Kindergartener one and LOVED IT! Another cute one if the sing bath at the end! Make sure to let me know which ideas are your favorites! Related: How To Make Baby Wipes Teach My Baby - Teach My kits has a baby one that is perfect for teaching things like body parts, first word, numbers and more. They have it set up to do it in a fun way that … [Read more...]
New Parent Tips: Why You Need to Get Life Insurance NOW!
Have you ever wondered if you should get life insurance? As a new parent, it isn’t a matter of if you need it, but when you need it. When you welcome that new life into your life, it’s time to consider getting life insurance ASAP! Waiting isn’t even an option. #1. Your child is depending on you financially - It’s so hard to even think about life insurance when you are trying to enjoy that little one. However, the reality is that your child is depending on you financially. If something were to happen, you need to know your child is taken of financially. There are lots of things that babies and kids need coverage for. Shelter, food, extracurricular activities, medical bills, and so much more! #2. Peace of mind - One thing that is always on a new parent’s mind is “what if.” It’s so … [Read more...]
Luvs is Perfect for Our Family Budget
This is a sponsored conversation between Luvs and The Frugal Navy Wife. All opinions remain my own, regardless I only promote products that I 100% believe in. Do you know what I love? Saving money! I love saving money, so that our family can have money for other things. You know, more fun things than spending money on diapers. Let’s be honest, diapers are for one thing and one thing only. It’s important that they are affordable, but we also want our kids to be comfortable and for the diapers to work well. After having 5 kids, I can tell you that Luvs is perfect for our family budget. Just the right price Something you need to know about Luvs diapers is that they are just the right price. If we can afford them, as a family of seven, then anyone out there can. They even have … [Read more...]
What I’m “‘Luv”’ing Lately
What I’m “‘Luv”’ing Lately This is a sponsored conversation between Luvs and The Frugal Navy Wife. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products I 100% believe in. Have you ever loved a product so much, you wanted to share the good news? That’s how I feel about Luvs. I have used them for all five of my children and I can say that there will be no going back. Here is why I “luv” Luvs, and why you should consider making the switch! Affordability The first thing that made me make the switch to Luvs is the affordability. To be able to afford quality diapers and not break the bank was a huge deal. Luvs is a diaper brand you can buy and not feel like you spend your whole paycheck on diapers, and as a mom to five – that’s a huge savings! … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Baby Look Adorable
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Kmart for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Kmart, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Many of you know that we had a baby two months ago. We had our fourth girl! I can tell you that having a fourth girl is just as fun as having the first. Dressing up a baby in adorable clothes is always so much fun. How to Make Your Baby Look Adorable #1. Start with the colors you love! I have found it much easier to make a baby look adorable by choosing colors we love, first. By choosing the right colors, you can have endless possibilities. Our go to clothing for baby is the new Spencer line by Jaclyn Smith! She recently released a line called “Spencer” and it’s beautiful … [Read more...]
Bonding with Baby and Staying Hands-free – Tips You Need
When you have a newborn, you become handless. Your hands are so busy caring for a newborn that you don’t have the time or energy to do anything else. This will be my fifth child, so I had to find ways to make bonding with baby easy, all while staying hands-free. This is why I love the Baby K’Tan Active ( Plus a few other great tips). Bonding with Baby and Staying Hands-free - Tips You Need Use the K’Tan Active I’m looking forward to using the K’Tan Active carrier with this newborn baby. I love wearing babies. Only this time, wearing the baby is going to be essential to my survival. Having four other kids to take care of isn’t going to be easy, plus having a newborn will add extra chaos. I need to be able to have that baby close, but also be hands free! Baby sits perfectly in the … [Read more...]
We’re Having a Girl – Celebrate with us!
Thank you VTech for sponsoring this post. Check out the VTech VM342 Video Monitor with Wide-Angle Lens and Standard Lens to keep an eye on your little one! Celebrating our fifth child is just as important to us as our first. When we found out we were having a girl, we were ecstatic. Now, comes the part of preparing for her arrival. Then finding out we had a few friends due right around the same time as us we were thrilled!! So that means we all get to celebrate together! There is only one way to prepare for a BABY'S arrival in style and that’s with the VTech VM342 Video Monitor with Wide-Angle Lens and Standard Lens. At the party, I was thrilled to receive the VTech VM342 Video Monitor as a gift. Being able to keep an eye on the baby is an important part of parenting. I … [Read more...]