5 Ways to Save Money on Babysitting
October 14, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under money saving idea, parenting, save-money, saving money
With me working part-time from home and having three little kids, my husband and I are looking for ways to save money on dates. We need some time alone!
Here are few ways to save on babysitting.
1) Go on a lunch date. This is our newest way to save. Our three oldest children are in school and our youngest is in preschool part-time. We finally have a consistent time that we can get out together.
2) Trade babysitting with others. If you know of other parents that have kids, offer to trade with them. Everyone needs some time alone and they would …read more
Saving on Summer Childcare Costs
July 29, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under money saving idea, parenting
The following is a guest post.
This summer we are avoiding day care costs while the kids are out of school by doing some co-op babysitting with a friend in the neighborhood. Between our three kids and their two it can be quite a zoo. Here are some tips for getting the most out of co-op babystting.
Be Flexible
Co-op babysitting is particularly difficult if the parents work part or full time. Work schedules will add to the amount of babysitting schedule changes. But even if neither parent works out of the house, doctor appointments, vacations and more are going to come up. Tell the …read more
