Jun 11, 2010 Posted by Amanda

Frugal Momma: The $50 Nursery

How can you furnish and decorate a nursery for just $50? 1. Hand me downs It takes a village to raise a child…and to fill their material needs. Start collecting early in pregnancy, so you know what to register for when it comes time for the baby shower. 2. Thrift stores With a little time, you can come across some really great finds and save yourself a bundle! It helps to make a list of everything... read more

Nov 20, 2009 Posted by Amanda

How to Make a Diaper Cake

What is a Diaper Cake? A diaper cake is a creative gift for expecting parents made from cloth or disposable diapers and garnished with other baby items like pacifiers, bottles, etc. Ribbons and bows are often used to hold it all together. The diapers are rolled and stacked so that they look like a traditional tiered cake. A diaper cake can have as many tiers as you like. Most diaper cakes have between one... read more