Disclosure: This review, Three Ways to Save for Vacation when You Have a Baby #ShareTheLuv, was made possible by iConnect and Luvs. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine.
If you have a baby, you know how hard it can be on your budget! I’ve talked before about saving money when you’ve got a baby. Those were all ways to save on specific baby items like clothes and furniture. If you want to save for vacation, you’re going to have to dig a little deeper!
Save for vacation
Just because you have a baby doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a family vacation! You might have to get a little creative and get in the zen savings mode to do it though. I’ve got three ways to save for vacation to get you started.
Eat (and make) all of your meals at home
This might seem like a no brainer to you seasoned budget savvy moms, but if you’re used to eating out or ordering in frequently, this might be tough! Though if you really want to save for vacation, this can save you a lot of money. My sister and I were just discussing today how expensive even fast food has become. The last time I had fast food was probably 4 months ago. I spent almost $17 on just my son and me for burgers, fries and drinks! If you want to save for vacation, you can’t spend $17 on two people very often and still have “fun” money.
I’m sure you use Pinterest, right? Search for cheap and easy meals. You’ll find thousands of ideas! Eating (and making) all of your meals at home rather than going out can save you a lot of money. It’s worth the sacrifice!
Don’t buy your coffee at the drive-thru (or the walk-in)
Oh, I’ve hit a nerve! I know you’re saying, “Don’t make me give up my (favorite coffee place)!” This doesn’t have to be a permanent sacrifice, but I know a lot of you probably hit that coffee place up several times a month. Make your coffee at home and get some yummy creamer. Again, utilize sites like Pinterest to find similar drink recipes. You’ll still get your caffeine fix, but you’ll have more money to save for vacation!
Buy Luvs
Luvs understands how important family time is, and they want to help you save for vacation by offering you a $2 off print-at-home coupon. Luvs is already a super affordable way to save money when you’ve got a baby. Having a high value coupon like this is another way you can save! Put those extra dollars that you save by buying Luvs in your vacation fund, and it will add up quickly.
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Your $2 print-at-home coupon is good for up to 30 days after printing, so be sure you use it before it expires! You can use the coupon anywhere Luvs are sold, and it is good on all Luvs except for trial and travel sized packs.
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I can clearly compare my budget before and after having a baby. We need to keep extra hard cash aside for unforeseen events. The tips shared in this post sound useful.
Thanks! Yes, I try to plan for things like car issues, but it is definitely more of an effort to save for things like vacation!
We eat out WAY too much. We seriously need to be better about cooking at home – every single day! Thanks for the reminder.
It really cuts into the budget when you eat out a lot! You’re welcome!
I remember having to search for ways to save money for vacations when our kids were small. It did take extra effort but seeing the kids’ eyes light up when we’d visit Disney or other vacations spots made it all worthwhile. Using coupons like the awesome one from Luvs sure does help!
Yes, it is so worth it! I don’t think I realized the sacrifices my parents made until I had to make them too!
We used Luvs diapers with both my kids and with my granddaughter. They are great diapers and budget friendly too.
Yes, they are!
I wish I had these tips when my kids were little! I remember when I took the plunge and switched the kids to Luvs. It was so much easier on my wallet, they always have coupons and they were the gentlest on my babies skin!
I agree! I loved Luvs! I thought I had to use the more expensive ones when my daughter was first born. I quickly learned though lol.
These are some great tips for helping to save for holiday, it can cost a lot so every penny counts.
It does add up when you look at all of your savings!
these are great ways to save money for a vacation. We always try to use Groupon to get deals on hotels. We also use coupons that we find online!
Groupon is awesome for hotel deals!
Making all of your own meals is a great way to save money. I cut out my daily coffee run and save the money towards what my goal is.
It does help so much. You don’t realize how much you’re spending until you quit!
Im a strict penny pincher. So I love your post a lot! We ALWAYS used LUVS on our kids. Best prices for sure
Thanks! They sure do have the best prices!
These are all helpful tips. I’m sure that small sacrifices can add up and ensure we have more to spend for our vacation.
Yes, you don’t realize how much you’re spending until you stop buying those things!
Great tips! Saving money is a must, especially after having kids, so many expenses.
Kids do cost a lot of money!
All three of these things are great suggestions for saving money in general. I packed my husband’s lunch for years and it saved a fortune.
It definitely does help when you make your own food!
Oh Christy! I’m not a mom but I babysit quite often and I’m eagerly waiting for the time when I could do things that you’ve mentioned in here.
I used to babysit a lot too. When you do have your own, Luvs is a great choice 🙂
This is a great post for those with babies or thinking about having children. The Luvs diapers is what I used on my kids when they were little to save money. Making your coffee at home can really save money too. Thanks for sharing the tips and the coupon.
It really helps to cut costs to make your own coffee!
Having a baby is the best blessing in the world but the expense that comes with it is continues. Coupons can definitely save money in buying diaper.
It certainly is a blessing!
Hey parents need a vacay too! Take the baby with you for family fun!
No coffee at the drive-thru is a big one. Man, that gets expensive and sure adds up!
It sure does add up!
How great that Luvs is rewarding their loyal customers with coupons. It all adds up!
And an additional $2 savings is awesome!
Your three money saving tips are spot on! We used Luvs diapers with our second baby and were so pleasantly surprised by them. Such a great value.
They really are a super value!
We cut back on eating out a lot. I am not ready to give up my occasional Dunkin Coffee, but I’m working on cutting back.
Every little bit helps when you’re trying to save money.
We definitely spend way too much money on eating out or ordering in! I just hate cooking and will do anything to avoid it lol We really need to cut back on how me spend so we can go on holiday too. luckily our son is older and out of nappies so we save money there
It adds up so quickly!