04.29.2009 3:41 pm

Average parents spend more than $2,500 on baby stuff before its born

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Having a baby? Get ready to open your wallet.

According to a new survey by Kijiji.com, a classifieds Web site, the average American parents spent $2,577 on baby-related items when their child was born.

Summer months are most common for new…

Tags: budget, newborn, parents, resell, spending

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11.26.2008 4:00 am

Gift cards for teachers?

By Nancy Cambria

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

OK, I’m opening a can of worms, but here goes…

Winter break is coming, and cheerful appeals are now arriving daily from room parents asking us to donate cash to buy holiday gift cards for teachers. This can get pricey, especially if you have more…

Tags: cash donations, economy, gift cards, gift giving, holiday gifts, parenting, Schools, spending, teachers

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Average parents spend more than $2,500 on baby stuff before its born

Gift cards for teachers?

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