The Eco-Minded Mama Podcast
Welcome to The Eco-Minded Mama Podcast, your all-inclusive roadmap to creating a life that is truly sustainable: saving you money, reducing waste, and easing your stress! Hosted by a mama & coach, Katie Kurpanek, this podcast holds space for you to nurture yourself with compassion, motivate yourself with encouragement, and empower yourself with practical tips for eco-friendly motherhood. Each week, you will learn and grow with the education, community, understanding, and basic skills needed to implement the 5 Pillars of Sustainable Living into your life and become the powerful, eco-minded mama you want to be!
The Eco-Minded Mama Podcast
How We Saved $6,500 in 1 Year with a Baby: 3 Steps
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The average family spends over $9,000 in their baby’s first year, and that does not include childcare! When my husband and I became first-time parents in 2020, we saved over $6,500 in our baby’s first year and have continued to save thousands more since with sustainable swaps!
For many of you listening, growing your family may be one of the most thrilling, wonderful times of your life – and it also will be one of the most expensive. There’s no getting around it, baby’s aren’t cheap, and when you live in a country like the U.S. without much support… well… it can cause a lot of anxiety.
Hi, I’m Katie – a mama, coach & podcaster who has saved thousands of dollars through everyday routines that are supporting both the earth and my family, and I want to help you do the same! Let’s get into it…
Resources mentioned in episode:
- Baby Center: Baby Cost Calculator
- Solid Starts: Baby-Led Weaning
- FOLLOW OUR EXACT SUCCESS PATH FOR SAVING $1,000'S THROUGH THE 5 PILLARS OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND FIND SUPPORT HERE
Get your baby out of diapers in HALF the time using "Go Diaper Free" Elimination Communication!
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