The baby cheapskate guide to bargains

the long version

"When Angela Wynne started preparing for her baby's arrival, she was overwhelmed by all the must-haves she supposedly needed. She quickly discovered that the average American family can expect to shell out more than $23,000 for the first two years of a baby's life. Daunted by the cost of having a baby, Angela soon realized she had a gift for ferreting out the best bargains--and decided to share her findings with other parents online, with her übersuccessful blog BabyCheapskate.com. And now, in The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains, she gives you need-to-know advice on buying the best for your baby for less. You'll learn: - What you need for your baby--and what you don't need - The principles of shopping smart - Where to find great deals on baby products, both online and off-line - How to use social media to find bargains and get advice - How to demystify couponing and other "insider" savings techniques - And much, much more Outlining effective easy-to-follow saving strategies, this indispensable guide takes the financial guesswork and all the unwanted stress out of planning for a baby"--