Hi, what’s your name? Kate Fever
Any kids? Yes, 3. Aged 7, 5 and 8 weeks
Do you work? FT/PT? PT teaching assistant, currently on maternity leave
Why do you work? Because I have to, to pay the bills!
What are your child care arrangements? Older 2 in school (I work school hours). Not sure what will happen with baby yet.
How do you manage for money? We manage, but don’t have much spare!
Do you worry about money? Yes
What do you waste money on? Childrens clothes
Have you made any big financial changes since having kids? Sold one of our cars to save on running costs.
How do you make extra cash? Sponsored blog posts
Can you share 3 top budgeting tips for other parents?
1. Buy value range foods – you probably won’t notice the difference!
2. Use auction sites and second hand sales for clothes and toys
3. Instead of spending money on expensive days out, go to the park or the beach instead
My blog is Family Fever
Thanks so much for you answers Katie Fever
Becky
If you would like to join in with thise seies and shre your best budgeting tips please contact me at Becky.goddard@ntlworld.com
I would juts love to hear from you!
nice honest answers, I think most people with kids probably spend to much on clothes for them.