How To…Cope In Tough Times
Your Pregnancy|June/July 2020
The economy hasn’t exactly been blossoming of late and – like most of us – you might be feeling the pinch. Here are some hacks that can bring a little relief.
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How To…Cope In Tough Times

1 Lockdown living has taught us all that staying in saves money. When you forgo family dinners in restaurants or outings to the mall or movies, you save a lot, not to mention what you save on avoiding takeaway coffee. Keep it up. For a treat though, takeaway meals always end up cheaper than sit-down meals.

2 When it comes to birthdays and special occasions, get creative and make gifts as a family project. This forces you to acknowledge what makes your children special, as you create gifts that speak to each one.

3 Homemade baby food will go down a treat and save you a pretty penny. Buy vegetables in bulk, and dust off the blender. Freeze portions to save you time. Cheaper and healthier too!

4 Cancel all the frills and thrills such as extra-murals. Look at this as an opportunity to allow your child some freedom and free-play time, like when we were growing up.

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