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10 of the best budget baby buys
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 05/01/2010 15:03:47
Think cutting costs means losing out on quality or putting up with poor performance? Think again, with our pick of the top 10 budget-wise buys for your new baby.
Make your money stretch further Having a baby can be expensive. From nursery gear to feeding equipment, it’s easy for the pounds to rack up on essentials. But there’s plenty of baby kit on the market that won’t blow your budget – and yes, lots
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12 ways to have a baby on a budget
By Kate Ashley on 05/01/2010 17:13:12
Is your purse feeling the pinch after all that Christmas shopping? Try out our mums top baby budgeting tips
1 Nearly new"Buy second hand. Join a local group on Freecycle for daily email alerts listing things people have to give away, from buggies and toys to furniture. NCT nearly-new sales are also great for baby gear. Before Ben arrived, I got a baby bath, bouncy chair, travel cot and...
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Have a baby on a budget!
By Celia Morgan on 11/01/2010 11:00:39
Hoping to save some pennies this New Year? Look no further, here’s your one-stop guide to parenting without breaking the bank.
and share top tips on saving those precious parenting pennies...Mums share their top tips to having a baby on a budgetHold a birthday party on a budget!Best budget buys10 of the best budget baby buys10 travel systems for less than £40010 of the best buggies
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Back to school essentials: school uniforms
By Kyrsty Hazell on 21/08/2009 16:20:47
Get more for your money with these fab budget-conscious school uniforms
to grab a shirt and blazer in between doing your food shop at Sainsbury's or Tesco, or whether you want to make it simple and buy online, we have it covered.Check our selection of the best budget uniforms...
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Primary schools set to teach money, savings and debt
By Liz Stansfield on 05/01/2010 11:42:59
5 year olds to be given compulsory lessons on all things cash
and saving accounts, and how to budget and save.Between five and seven children will be taught to identify different coins and notes, and between seven and 11 the lessons will focus on managing bank accounts and how to plan a budget.Ed Balls, the Secretary
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Christmas toy spending tops £200
By Liz Stansfield on 29/10/2009 12:49:08
Poll reveals what the average family will spend this Christmas
With half of Brits Christmas shopping already, it’s no wonder thoughts are being turned to budgets amongst the festive celebrations. And according to a new poll by shopping comparison site, Kelkoo, the average family will be spending a massive £228
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Call for cheaper school uniforms
By Kyrsty Hazell and Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 21/08/2009 17:29:54
Schools urged to give parents a choice of where they buy uniforms
send their children to schools that demand their uniforms have a distinctive appearance face coughing up higher prices than those who can buy from budget retailers.The LGA are urging schools to ensure parents have the choice of at least two suppliers
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Steal Claudia Schiffer's school-run style
By Kyrsty Hazell on 04/09/2009 16:33:59
Want to look chic and comfy when you return to the school-run duties? Check out our guide on getting Claudia's look on a budget
Claudia Schiffer's school-run chicDreading returning to your daily school-run duties after a glorious six weeks off the hook?No need to fret about what to wear at the school gates admist the early morning madness and frantic dashing as we have found your school-run chic poster gi...
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Family-friendly getaways
By Made For Mums on 27/04/2009 12:15:18
Get the most from your holiday this year with our selection of budget-beating breaks for all the family
If it's a closer-to-home break you're after then how about Dartmouth, Wiltshire or The Cotswolds?Or there's Hastings, Wales and Cornwall.If some of you prefer the idea of a European sojourn then perhaps Sardinia or a Mediterranean cruise can float your boat.Or there's the mor...
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Christmas gifts for 2 year olds
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 03/11/2009 15:20:16
From bug-like scooters to Thomas the Tank Engine and a puppy dog, there’s a present to suit your toddler – and your budget
Top 10 gifts for 2 year oldsWhether you’re after a wooden classic or your toddler’s first remote controlled toy, click through to see our pick of the top 10 gifts for 2 year olds. We’ve got the big names, like VTech, and some special finds, such as MishiDesign, to inspire you…
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