Cloth diapers can save you a lot of money as long as you're willing to put in the work to clean them. You might as well use cloth wipes too if you're already doing cloth diapers. I would invest in a bidet over cloth toilet paper to save money -its more sanitary and doesn't add to laundry. If you'd stick to regular TP, cost compare the price per sheet (not price per roll, since there is no standard roll size) and buy in bulk where its cheapest. Using rags to clean or wipe up spills is far cheaper than paper towels; minimize your paper towel use as much as possible. Don't use paper napkins at all, get a couple dozen cloth napkins and throw them in with each wash.
I second the towels for use around the house (especially the way young children like to use napkins and paper towels). We got Swedish dishcloths that we use for everything from spills to sponges. They are very sturdy and absorbent.
This book. A lot of the advice is dated (it was written in the 1990s), but enough of the advice and ALL of the general philosophy when it comes to grocery bills and managing money are still very useful. Using the ideas in here got us through a very tough season when we were below the poverty line as a family.
I’ll pass on the cloth TP. The rest of this is solid advice. I will add that the Parent’s Choice Diapers from Walmart are a solid diaper, same with Kirkland from Costco. The Mrs. and I have 10 kids and I always say, “Money CAN buy happiness, you pay for it with your grocery bill.”
I would also add to replace household sprays with vinegar and/or baking soda. They can be used for most cleaning and laundry tasks and are safe for little helpers.
Cloth diapers can save you a lot of money as long as you're willing to put in the work to clean them. You might as well use cloth wipes too if you're already doing cloth diapers. I would invest in a bidet over cloth toilet paper to save money -its more sanitary and doesn't add to laundry. If you'd stick to regular TP, cost compare the price per sheet (not price per roll, since there is no standard roll size) and buy in bulk where its cheapest. Using rags to clean or wipe up spills is far cheaper than paper towels; minimize your paper towel use as much as possible. Don't use paper napkins at all, get a couple dozen cloth napkins and throw them in with each wash.
I second the towels for use around the house (especially the way young children like to use napkins and paper towels). We got Swedish dishcloths that we use for everything from spills to sponges. They are very sturdy and absorbent.
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This book. A lot of the advice is dated (it was written in the 1990s), but enough of the advice and ALL of the general philosophy when it comes to grocery bills and managing money are still very useful. Using the ideas in here got us through a very tough season when we were below the poverty line as a family.
I’ll pass on the cloth TP. The rest of this is solid advice. I will add that the Parent’s Choice Diapers from Walmart are a solid diaper, same with Kirkland from Costco. The Mrs. and I have 10 kids and I always say, “Money CAN buy happiness, you pay for it with your grocery bill.”
I would also add to replace household sprays with vinegar and/or baking soda. They can be used for most cleaning and laundry tasks and are safe for little helpers.