And, In The Beginning There Was . . .

Let's start with infants and move upwards in age. Sure, we can save money by shopping at our local discount store to buy baby items. We can also find plenty of baby items at garage sales and as hand-me-downs from friends and family. Hopefully, these "used" baby products are safe, quality pieces that last "down-the-line" for other babies that come along. But be careful when obtaining used items for your most valuable "possessions" (your children).

Cribs will be the most important piece of furniture new parents will need for the baby. They come in a wide variety of styles and finishes to match any nursery theme or color scheme the parents might have for the nursery. They come as standard cribs, canopy, convertible, sleigh and various other types. Some of the more common features available would be adjustable mattress heights, metal mattress supports, one of three different kinds of release mechanism, rolling casters and/or a teething rail. A baby can use the crib from birth until around the age of 3. A safe and sturdy crib will cost from $150 to over $1000 depending on the quality of the wood and the features provided. But cribs aren't all there is to consider. Baby gear includes a LOT of stuff. Take a look at some great quality new baby items at low discount prices!

I well remember reading to my children on a regular basis. They loved getting books and reading them to each other, or at bedtime before the lights went out. Books are full of adventure and excitement, not to mention educational and great practice of a child's reading skills. Closeout books are a wonderful way to add to your child's "library". Of course, Amazon has a huge selection of children's storybooks at low prices.

Your children are growing. You need a 'safe' place for them to play. How about our own backyards? Just consider how much it costs to take our children to commercial play areas (you know the kind - with inflatables and monkey bars and game machines). Add in our time (time is money) and the gas to drive them there; how much can we save by having our own backyard playground? It will pay for itself over time. Even though they have no special discounts at the time of this writing, a place called Willygoat has all kinds of playsets and swingsets. Check them out.

Parenting is a difficult and expensive task. Yet, parenting is the most joyous and rewarding part of life, in most cases. To be responsible for the future of an individual is challenging. Teaching high self-esteem and self confidence to our children does not go unfulfilled. A new guide, co-authored by Jack Canfield and Mark Hansen, can help positively influence a child's life. Dissention in a family costs in time and aggravation. Chicken Soup for the Soul, Guide to Effective Parenting is available.

How much does your child know about money? Sure, we say to them, "I can't afford to buy you this", but how much do they really understand about the value of money? We can teach our childen how to be debt-proof for life. Every loving parent naturally and understandably wants BETTER things for their child than they had for themselves. They want their child or children to be able to succeed in life and become financially independent. Handling money is a subject NOT taught in school. Please consider reading this wonderful e-book about teaching children about money. It could change their future path.

Ok, it's birthday time and our kids want a party, right? Of course, they do. A neighbor down the street has birthday parties for their children where they rent bouncing inflatable entertainment or hire clowns or magicians. Costs money, right? Time after time, child after child, year after year. Now we can put together awesome parties for our kids with a simple children's party planning guide, making memories that will last forever. Crafts, projects, ideas, themes - only $14.95 - this will keep their guests happy, too! Cheap price for priceless memories.

I know we did it, so you probably do, too. You take your child to a professional portrait studio to get a professional portrait to put in your albums, send to the grandparents, or have placed on a Christmas card, right?

How would you like to learn how to take professional portraits yourself? Just think of how much money we can save by NOT having to buy the packages after viewing the proofs. OH, they're all so cute and we can't afford them all OR they come out terrible and we've wasted our time and our child's patience.

With a video and audio tutorial, you can learn how to take your kid's portraits all the way through graduation from college. Believe me, my granddaughter recently ASKED me to take her senior high school picture so she could choose the setting and the poise. What a joy to know how to take great looking professional photos and save a bundle of money.

Just maybe your kids don't like their photos because they're overweight. That's a major problem in American society today. Fast food has taken both money out of our pockets and taken nutrition out of our kids' lifeline. So what to do? Prepare the dinner yourself. After all, we are talking about the health of your children.

Do NOT let your kids come into the kitchen to indulge themselves with junk food. SAVE MONEY by not buying snacks that have high caloric content. Get a grip on obesity and save money at the grocery store.

Get kids to exercise. I know when I exercise, the thought of filling myself with heavy food is not even there. Water is a filler-upper and exercise will make our children desire less heavy food and more water-based foods like fruit and vegetables - even if they're not in the habit of eating them now.

When I was a child (and probably you, too) kids played outdoors - running, biking, skating, etc. until dark. Times have changed but the need for exercise has not. There's a YOUTH Fitness Solution. Get it now and prevent the "money pit" of down-the-road remedies, diets, therapy and medications that are sure to come your way.

"This doesn't have anything to do with CHEAP living," you say? But, it has everything to do with saving money because the healthier you and your family are, the more money you'll save! Doctors, doctors, and more doctors.

Did you know that 90% of kids today, aged 8 -16, have viewed pornography on the Internet? We started out talking about safety for infants in buying baby stuff. Today we have Internet safety to be addressed. Imagine the anguish we could face and the time and money required to untangle a situation caused by an Internet predator.

For only the small price of $9.95, we recommend you download an informative e-book titled Internet Safety For Children. Save yourself future money and grief.

Now then, what do teenagers spend money on?

Clothes? Yes. Music? Yes. Great prices!!

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What makes a good parent? Answers: (1) Read to children (2) Provide a safe play area (3) Feed them positive affirmations (4) Teach them about finances (5) Make them laugh (6) Give them photographic memories (7) Keep them healthy and fit (8) Protect them from predators. Make sure you read the above page!