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Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

As a mom of 5, I can't buy everything new for back-to-school. Here are my tricks for not breaking the bank.

Prioritize must-have school items, buy secondhand clothing, and stagger new purchases to reduce back-to-school expenses for large families.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Cost-of-living crisis: 'I'm spending close to 1,000 a month to feed a family of four, and prices keep creeping up'

The changes started small, a few cent here and there. Supermarket own-brand butter, which I used to get for €2.99, now costs €3.99. That's a full euro more every single week per pack, and with two teenagers, I don't buy just one pack of butter a week.
Food & drink
SF food
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I compared brand-name cereals to Walmart's cheaper generic versions. I'll never buy some pricier options again.

Taste tests reveal mixed preferences for brand-name and generic cereals.
Brand-name Honey Nut Cheerios and Honey Bunches of Oats were favored; Walmart's generic Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Frosted Flakes were liked better.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Florida dad who paid $1,400 for Disney World day trip recommends these more budget-friendly theme parks instead

Disney World trips are becoming unaffordable for middle-class families, prompting alternatives to save money.
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