When it comes to buying products for my kids, there are times when I am stingy and times when I splurge. I reveal my secret in determining how much money to spend.
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Some people would find my kids' products purchases to be somewhat puzzling. You see, I have a tendency to be frugal. I have no qualms about accepting hand-me-downs. My husband and I get a rush out of finding deals at yard sales. I frequently peruse the listings on Craigslist. I shop at discount stores without shame. Heck, even my husband is known to his friends as "Coupon Boy." Yep, I can be pretty darn cheap.
How has my frugal nature expressed itself in kids' product purchases? I bought our nursery furniture at a yard sale. I cannot recall paying full price for any of my daughters' clothing. I began cloth diapering primarily because of the savings. I made my own baby food. The list goes on and on.
Despite all that, there are times when I will not bat an eye at paying more for an item for my children. Two examples of that are their car seats and stroller. We could have gotten by with a less expensive model, but we went with something a bit pricier to meet our family's needs.
The thing is - when purchasing products, parents need to have a firm grasp of their budget, their needs, and understand what areas are (and are not) up for compromise. When they use those concepts as their lens to view and discern products, they can make smart purchases. Whatever parents buy at whatever the cost, it is my goal that the articles in Kids' Products will help them be confident in their decision.
