Mumstown.ie
Mumstown.ie is an Irish parenting website where parents come together to connect, support and share information with each other. Experts in all parenting matters and conscious of the considerable expenses associated with having young children, Mumstown has highlighted a number of ways in which their members can and do save money.
Cutting the cost of children’s clothes
Clothes swapping: some parents want their newborn dressed up to the nines at all time and fork out hundreds of euro on the most fashionable brands. Remember the little uns are oblivious to these ‘labels’ and will have outgrown many new outfits before your credit card bill arrives. Common sense should prevail. Members frequently exchange clothing items with each other saving themselves hundreds of euro.
Another useful resource based around the clothes swapping principle is the recently launched TheClothesline.ie, allowing parents pass on high quality well infant and maternity wear in exchange for credits. Clever ideas and well worth a look!
Save money on babysitting
Many parents find it difficult to get a night out without the children. It takes organisation and can be very expensive. However, members of the Mumstown community groups can save money by reciprocating babysitting services with other parents in their community who they get to know and trust through their various networking events. Teaming up with another couple to exchange baby sitting services can save parents anything between €30 and €60 for a night out.
Many parents of new borns find themselves so exhausted from the night shift that they are quite happy to escape for a few hours together in the early evening and come back home to go to bed early. This brings the added advantage of being able to avail of some fantastic early bird menus. Keep an eye out for some special offers in your area here.
Shopping bargains
Mumstown has a section called ‘Spot the Bargain’ where members post comments on if they see a good promotion or offer. The success of any community website depends on the number of active members. By spreading the word members can avail of current deals and help save each other a fortune. Why not help grow this thread, if you spot any bargains in your neighbourhold, log on and inform others.
Taking advantage of special offers
Every parent knows the frightening cost of keeping a baby stocked up with nappies, wipes and formula. It is noteworthy that in recent times a number of the supermarket multiples (understanding the power of the housewife/shopping spouse) frequently promote special offers for these baby essentials. Parents should keep an eye out for these promotions and buy in bulk where possible. This can result in substantial savings.
To learn more about the services of Mumstown or to check out if there is a community group near you, log on to www.mumstown.ie
Tags: baby essentials, clothes swapping, Eating out, money saving tips
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