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March 2015

  • Sally Newborn

    OFB’s Top 10 Newborn Essentials


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    When I was pregnant with Sally, I remember scouring all kinds of newborn essentials lists. I was (as always) trying to stick to a budget, and I was a bit dubious of what some people deemed “essential.” Did I really need a Diaper Genie and Sophie the Giraffe to survive…

  • Kids, Self-Reliance, and Parenting

    Kids, Self-Reliance, and Parenting: Thoughts?


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    We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! We just got back from DC, where Sally got one final weekend of good ol’ fashioned spoiling in before she’ll have to give up her only-child status next month. With that trip done, we’re officially in countdown mode with less than five weeks until…

  • Maximizing Your Vacations

    Maximizing Your Budget in 2015: Vacations


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    We’re counting down the days to the weekend. As one final hurrah before we become a family of four, we’re headed down to DC for a few days to relax, spend time with some family there, and meet up with the Underwoods. And we’re going to drive an actual car!!…

  • Our Monthly Budget: march

    Our Monthly Budget: March 2015


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    Longest 28 days of my life. February was a beast. And not just because our food spending once again went off the deep end. We’ve a had a brutal winter here in NYC, and spring will be welcomed with open arms and a victory dance. We’re hoping March is better in…