Raising Kids With Just a Little Cash

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Summary: How to become your family's "money saver"
Review: In RAISING KIDS WITH JUST A LITTLE CASH, Lisa Reid quickly dispels themyth that it takes two incomes and a hectic lifestyle to raise children. In fact, by makingthe decision to live on one income so she could stay at home with the kids, the authordiscovered a richer, more abundant life for herself and her family. The book is pepperedwith inspirational, real-life testimonials of parents who have made a similar choice andfound their lives to be fuller as a result. In a friendly, conversational style, Reid tells youhow you can do it, too. All you need to do is make a commitment to live on one incomeand then hire yourself as your family's "money-saver". Reid gives detailed tips and instructions on ways to reduce the cost of just abouteverything involved in raising children. She discusses the economics of diapers and babyclothes in depth. Follow her strategies for obtaining second hand clothing and shoes andsave up to 90% on the cost of outfitting your children and yourself. Occupy your childrenwith activities instead of cartoons on Saturday mornings, and you will avoid unnecessarytoy purchases spurred by advertising. Purchase inexpensive, basic toys such as Legos thatmake use of your child's imagination and creativity. Or make them yourself; plans andinstructions are included. Entertain your children with free trips to the bakery, the trainstation, the airport, museums, the library, instead of the amusement park or arcade. Cutyour food budget dramatically and eat better by following the tips and strategies outlinedin the chapter on food. Throw memorable birthday parties by investing time andimagination instead of money. The author shows you how. Enjoy good health and travelfor less by making use of the information in the chapters devoted to these subjects.You don't have to be a parent or a spendthrift to benefit from this book. My wifeand I are frugal and our children are grown and out of the house. Yet, we found numeroustips that we have put to immediate and good use.One theme surfaces again and again throughout this book: thrift is not deprivation.Quite the opposite. A frugal lifestyle is liberating. It presents new choices andopportunities. These lead to a fuller, more satisfying life. Those who have followed theadvice in this book all claim to be richer by every measure as a result of their employmentof thrift. I heartily recommend this practical book to anyone who desires a simpler, moreabundant life, both for themselves and their children. It comes with a money-backguarantee. What more could you ask for

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Summary: Raise your kids with more love and less cash...
Review: Lisa Reid's "Raising Kids with Just a Little Cash" illustrates that is is not only possible to raise a family with a limited budget, but it is also the right thing to do. Her book is about reducing unecessary spending while spending more time with your family. Its reminds us to focus on the more important issues of life - that kids and family need your love and attention, not your money. Lisa's suggestions are not about doing without. There are hundreds of creative ways to have fun and to deal with everyday issues. My favorites are her ideas on free family entertainment and parties. She includes many references to money-saving resources. Lisa uses real life stories, hers as well as others, to show that you don't need two incomes to raise happy and healthy children. Her writing style is friendly, concise and easy to read. You will enjoy reading "Raising Kids with Just a Little Cash" and use it as a reference for years while your children grow. I recommend this book to anyone who is serious about raising their children with less money and more love.