Having a baby is a great time to explore your creative side as you prepare for your new addition. Many, during this economy crisis, are trying to find ways to decorate the baby's new room without wreaking havoc on their bank account. Here's how it can be done:
Choose a theme, but not a definite color. This is an extremely important step in the process of money saving. Cost and accessibility can dictate the feasibility of a theme. Instead of picking a specific "color", buy for cheap your paint at your local home improvement store in the "oops" section, which is where they put paint "mistakes". You will save significantly. Buying a can of designer paint could cost upwards of $30, but a can of "oops" paint can be as cheap as $4!
Jazz up cheapy decals and wall borders. Your local dollar store will have a whole section of wall decals and borders, in a variety of colors and styles. See if you can incorporate one or a few into your baby's room theme. Buy for cheap the ones that you like and really get creative with them. Cut them into shapes, designs, or make a saying with words from them. For under $5 you could have a room full of gorgeous wall art.
To add a little flair and class, consider framing some high resolution pictures that you can find and print from the internet with some cheap, but chic picture frames from your local dollar store. This is a quick and fun way to make the walls really pop without costing your family a lot of cash!
Plan the space layout so that you can determine which types of furnishings you will need or want. That way you will be able to buy for cheap without overbuying. Babies don't know how "keep up with the Jones". They don't know whether something is new or older. Be wise with your spending like any good frugal fashionista and you could end up with more than you think!
Shop for free stuff, borrow as needed, and Buy for cheap anything else that you think you want to make your baby room complete. Always check with friends or mommy networks for free stuff or items that can be borrowed. Babies don't use things for too long, so parents almost always are looking for ways to unload the excess. You'll find great free stuff through online classifieds. You simply need to coordinate to pick up the items.
Never leave off the thrift or consignment stores which are perfect places for finding fantastic deals for a frugal fashionista. It is highly likely that you will some pieces that you can use, but you may need to modify them a little to blend into your baby room decor. A little paint and a slipcover can transform a piece before your eyes.
Follow these simple tips for finding deals, steals, and ways to buy for cheap to create the room that you want for your baby without breaking the bank!
Choose a theme, but not a definite color. This is an extremely important step in the process of money saving. Cost and accessibility can dictate the feasibility of a theme. Instead of picking a specific "color", buy for cheap your paint at your local home improvement store in the "oops" section, which is where they put paint "mistakes". You will save significantly. Buying a can of designer paint could cost upwards of $30, but a can of "oops" paint can be as cheap as $4!
Jazz up cheapy decals and wall borders. Your local dollar store will have a whole section of wall decals and borders, in a variety of colors and styles. See if you can incorporate one or a few into your baby's room theme. Buy for cheap the ones that you like and really get creative with them. Cut them into shapes, designs, or make a saying with words from them. For under $5 you could have a room full of gorgeous wall art.
To add a little flair and class, consider framing some high resolution pictures that you can find and print from the internet with some cheap, but chic picture frames from your local dollar store. This is a quick and fun way to make the walls really pop without costing your family a lot of cash!
Plan the space layout so that you can determine which types of furnishings you will need or want. That way you will be able to buy for cheap without overbuying. Babies don't know how "keep up with the Jones". They don't know whether something is new or older. Be wise with your spending like any good frugal fashionista and you could end up with more than you think!
Shop for free stuff, borrow as needed, and Buy for cheap anything else that you think you want to make your baby room complete. Always check with friends or mommy networks for free stuff or items that can be borrowed. Babies don't use things for too long, so parents almost always are looking for ways to unload the excess. You'll find great free stuff through online classifieds. You simply need to coordinate to pick up the items.
Never leave off the thrift or consignment stores which are perfect places for finding fantastic deals for a frugal fashionista. It is highly likely that you will some pieces that you can use, but you may need to modify them a little to blend into your baby room decor. A little paint and a slipcover can transform a piece before your eyes.
Follow these simple tips for finding deals, steals, and ways to buy for cheap to create the room that you want for your baby without breaking the bank!
About the Author:
Alexandra Vrugt, a recognized connoisseur on saving money in daily life, has written many articles on how to manage on less. You can receive a free version of her Ebook '15 Top Ways To Save Money'by visiting her site MakeEndsMeetOnlne.com.
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