Raising Babies Frugally, Minimally, & Sustainably w/ Chelsea Brennan of Mamas Talk Money

<p>Having and raising children can be expensive! And with so many different products and precautions vying for our money it can be tough to know where to spend and where to save. We&apos;re thrilled to have Chelsea Brennan, founder of Smart Money Mamas and former hedge fund investor to talk about the important pieces to consider when having kids and the items most parents don&apos;t think about, but should!</p><p><b>Sponsors: </b></p><ul><li><b>The Frugal Friends Workbook! </b>Whether you’re new to budgeting or trying to reach a big financial goal and need something to motivate you, you’ll enjoy The Frugal Friends Workbook. It’s a digital workbook with 6 week-long challenges that will help you save money, simplify your life, improve money conversations, and more. It’s over 60 pages and can be completed on your own but it’s created to be gone through in pairs or small groups that’s why every purchase comes with two downloads so you can share or split the cost. Head to <a href='https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook'>Frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook</a> to learn more and use the code TACOBELL all one word to get $10 off the regular price.</li><li><b>Cute Aggression - </b>that feeling you get when you see literally ANYTHING that is tiny and overwhelmingly adorable that you grit your teeth, clench your muscles, and say weird things that you would never ACTUALLY do but somehow feels right to say. Cute aggression: you either understand it completely or you are entirely concerned by it - there is no in-between</li></ul><p><b>Notable Notes:</b></p><p>We asked Chelsea all about her insights and top tips on raising babies frugally! Here&apos;s our highlights:</p><ul><li>What are some costs new mom think they need to spend money on but really aren’t necessary?<ul><li>Basically everything… :)<ul><li>For real though, set up the nursery later - most infants will sleep in your room for the first few months anyhow!</li></ul></li><li>Consider if the thing you are about to purchase will actually <em>cause</em> anxiety</li>