Baby Toy Alternatives
In addition to the magic of cardboard boxes as toys, Unclutterer.com has some more ideas for baby toy alternatives that won’t break the bank.
Parents tend to think kids need toys that the parents find interesting, but to a kid, some of the most basic items can become great toys. I think most parents can remember the first birthday or gift giving occasion where your kid is only interested in the wrapping paper and ribbon!
20 Timeless Money Rules
Money magazine has 20 of the best timeless money rules from various famous people throughout the ages.
A great read, especially the last one.
Mom, Mamma, Mum…
Takes a while, but worth the ending. I think everyone can appreciate this.
10 Ways to Entertain Young Children for $1 or Less (without the TV)
Entertain children.
For $1 or less.
That sounds like something we would list here! Check out this great list of 10 ways to entertain young children for $1 or less (without the TV).
# Large cardboard boxes – Perfect for making houses and small castles. A large cardboard box can entertain an imaginative child for hours. Make sure you are nearby to take pictures and plenty of door knocking. Hint: look for an appliance store in your area. They often have many of the large boxes they are willing to give you as opposed to putting in the trash.
Making Money On The Side
After having decided to take the big step of becoming single-income parents, you may begin to wonder if there are any ways of making a little extra money on the side. Of course, if you do find a way, you might not be a single-income family any more! Some stay-at-home parents just need a little extra cash to keep them going. There are many opportunities out there. You just have to consider where your talents lie and how much time and energy you are willing to invest.
If your primary goal in becoming a single income family is to stay at home to care for your children, consider babysitting or providing daycare as an opportunity to earn some extra money. Check with your state’s laws regarding child care. In California at least, you can care for one other family’s children with out a license. However, obtaining a license is not terribly difficult or expensive, if you think that becoming a home daycare provider is for you. Even a simple babysitting swap with another stay at home parent might provide you with some extra time to yourself. Time for myself, in my experience, is sometimes even better than money.
Are you a convincing salesperson? Perhaps try phone sales or appointment setting for a company.
Are you a former teacher? Most communities have many tutoring opportunities from adult schools, to English as a Second Language classes to K-12 students’ needs.
Try working for a secret shopper company. You have to grocery shop every week anyhow, right?
My personal favorite way to make a little extra money is eBay. I can sit down at my computer for one hour a week (assuming I’m not already spending that hour writing these articles) and post several items for sale. I’ve sold things for friends and family too. I take a small cut of the profits.
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