Posts

Showing posts with the label saving techniques

How to wean a toddler from bottle feeding

Image
Bottle feeding a baby is a time-consuming and stressful task. You must monitor your milk production, your baby's feeding schedule, and other factors. Once you start weaning your toddler from the bottle, it can be equally as stressful—but for very different reasons! Some mothers feel bad about denying their toddlers something they adore so much, while others worry that if a bottle isn't around at all times, their children won't get enough food or liquids. What if, then, I could prove to you that things don't have to be this way? That there are actually ways to help you through the process? Be consistent While consistency is important for all aspects of parenting, it's especially important when weaning a toddler from bottle feeding. While your child may be ready to make the transition, she might not want to let go of her beloved bottle—and that's okay! Be patient and don't give up hope if it takes your child a few days or weeks to adjust. The easiest

How to Shave Money off your Bills with a Prepaid Phone

Image
Although multimedia smartphones can make life far more convenient, they can come with a hefty price tag. Many major service providers sweeten the pot of signing up for an expensive contract by offering a free or reduced-price smartphone. You may benefit from receiving this gift up front, but then you are locked into a phone contract for two years. These contracts often offer an overabundance of minutes and texts, but then charge premium rates for services like international phone calls. One way around this is to consider purchasing a prepaid phone, or signing up for a pay as you go contract. This allows you to customize your phone usage and can save you a surprising amount of money. Doaway with Excess Minutes One of the supposed benefits of a monthly phone contract is that you receive a high number of mobile minutes to use, all included in your fee. The truth of the matter is, most of us don't even use all of our airtime each month. Many people now choose to communic

Money saving techniques for the budget conscious

Image
Managing the daily household activities is exhausting but rewarding when everything is spic and span.   What is much difficult for a homemaker like me is how to keep up with the family budget and save something for the rainy days. Through the years I have learned money saving techniques for the budget conscious like yours truly. Each of these techniques that I will share can save significant money over the long time.   Though not all of these tips can apply to everyone, you may choose whatever is applicable to help you save some of your hard earned money.