tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post8849360221930948778..comments2024-03-25T04:35:40.423-05:00Comments on Daddy Financials: Actual Cost of Having ChildrenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-28501250827262329152007-07-02T08:56:00.000-05:002007-07-02T08:56:00.000-05:00I agree with you on the clothes, car seats, cribs,...I agree with you on the clothes, car seats, cribs, etc. buying used makes a lot mroe sense than buying these brand new, if you can find them. Making the food is a different story. Pesticides and other chemicls are used when treating these fruits and vegetables out on the farms, for our systems there is no real effect, but it can have a profound effect on the baby. We would then have to buy organic, which in our neck of the woods can be difficult to find. When you do find it, it is more expensive to purchase then regular fruits and vegetables. When you factor in the gas and time spent, it is actually cheaper to purchase the jars. We did the math but I didn't save the exact numbers. We do purchase the organic fruits and vegetables from time to time and make her homemade food, for the day. But we do not store it for any length of time. We also have a juicer that we use to give her fresh juice. The effort is not the problem, resources are. There is no need to go "over the top" in spoiling children, love and affection go a long way, and they are free.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments.Radhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737938110592841070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-46289721921518902332007-07-02T04:50:00.000-05:002007-07-02T04:50:00.000-05:00One other thing regarding the suggestion above tha...One other thing regarding the suggestion above that people make their own baby food...if you are short on time, this can be made in big batches on the weekends and then be refrigerated or frozen until needed. <BR/>There truly are endless ways to save money if you make the effort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-4667056452873332212007-07-02T01:30:00.000-05:002007-07-02T01:30:00.000-05:00I have not found having a child to be expensive. ...I have not found having a child to be expensive. We bought almost everything at garage sales or craigslist. There is NO reason to buy new, expensive car seats, cribs, clothing, etc. And there is also no need to buy over-priced babyfood. It's healthier and cheaper to make it yourself. All you have to do is put the food item (carrots, broccoli, etc) in a blender with a little water or formula. Cheap, easy, fresh, and less chemicals than what you buy in a jar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-57490991857824460142007-06-29T22:02:00.000-05:002007-06-29T22:02:00.000-05:00Money: WIC has really helped us a lot, but we didn...Money: WIC has really helped us a lot, but we didn't qualify for welfare or food stamps. I wouldn't want to take that from someone who really needed it, since we're not poor. Some people really have no other avenue to take.<BR/><BR/>Dimps: I agree, all of the expensive clothes that she got as gifts have been ruined with stains. Those $1 target t-shirts seem much more worth it now, especially with her walking around everywhere.<BR/><BR/>You guys always make me feel so smart, my wife deserves most of the credit, but I'm the one blogging so I'll take it :)<BR/><BR/>Keep on keeping on ladiesRadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737938110592841070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-24245389589285583372007-06-28T23:01:00.000-05:002007-06-28T23:01:00.000-05:00"We also purchased some used clothing/toys on this..."We also purchased some used clothing/toys on this site, nothing wrong with buying used. Your baby won't know the difference if something is used or new."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hell yeah aint nothing wrong with buying used clothes. You know what a baby can do to an outfit. Do you want them to do it to a $50 Rocawear outfit? Heck naw. I got my daughter all her stuff from consignment stores. Only things I bought brand new was her church clothes. I realized after changing her 4 times a day her first 2 months that I had made the right decision. LOL. She could throw up on that $2 dress all she wanted to. Don't even get me started on when they start walking and exploring. <BR/><BR/>LOLDimpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296051229047912991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-83215931651707528162007-06-26T10:32:00.000-05:002007-06-26T10:32:00.000-05:00My little piglet The best financial advice I recei...My little piglet <- too cute<BR/><BR/>The best financial advice I received about kids are get on welfare and you will then have medicaid, WIC and free child care !and a few dollars in your pocket.<BR/><BR/>Although I have not taken the advice it seem like an easier alternative.<BR/><BR/>Babies are expensive but I think when you have just one it become more expensive. You tend to do more things for themL. Marie Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08742625250214975088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009416706187449080.post-74159371802729885942007-06-25T22:58:00.000-05:002007-06-25T22:58:00.000-05:00Hey Rad,I will post a comment related to this post...Hey Rad,<BR/><BR/>I will post a comment related to this post tomorrow. I just wanted to tell you about PayPerPost. I have been reading about them and folks are making pretty decent moola. I haven't joined up because I have no clue if my new blog would qualify. Check them out and let me know what you think. <BR/><BR/>DimpsDimpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296051229047912991noreply@blogger.com