Thriftism

Walmart was simple to redeem and was free, though didn't have a huge selection.  Let's jump into what's required, how to redeem, and what you actually get.  Requirements: Get a free welcome box after creating a registry.  How to Redeem:  After creating your baby registry at Walmart.com, go to the Register for Baby Box  website to request your box.   What's Included: Huggies Snug and Dry 3 - Size 1 Diapers  [$0.54] Gerber Baby Cereal Single Grain Oatmeal   [$0.14] Johnson & Johnson Cotton Touch Baby Wash [$1.92] Ziploc Mini 4 oz Container [$0.70] Aquaphor Healing Paste Baby Ointment [$0.28] Baby Milestone Cards [$8.99] TOTAL VALUE: $12.57 While this is much less value than the other freebies, it is worth getting as it is very simple to redeem and it's free! Walmart also offers free returns for up to a year and two day shipping with $35. To see more baby freebies, check out our  Baby Freebies  post that compares different regi...

It seems like lately everybody is pregnant, recently had a baby, or is looking at starting a family in the near future. While I am nowhere near catching the baby fever that seems to be going around, I have caught the love of knitting tiny things for those adorable babies. Besides the fact that I love to knit, making my own gifts for showers is a great money saver and adds that nice touch of personalization to your gift. Anyone can go out and buy toys or clothes or diapers, but how many people hand make their presents these days? Anyway yarn is one of the cheapest things you can buy. Granted your time counts for something, but if you're like me, it's a fun hobby anyway so you're not really giving up time that you'd be using elsewhere. Plus, knitting during movies/tv shows will keep you from snacking and I know this has really helped me reduce my calorie consumption. Back to my baby projects… I decided to start simple and work my way up to things like toys, cl...