Get Your Money's Worth When Buying for the Family

I'm pretty frugal and I know a lot of us are watching our money for various reasons -- high gas prices, diapers, college savings and retirement just to name a few. I made my own baby wipes. I used cloth diapers most of the time. I make my own compost. I save every little thing in the hopes that it will come in handy one day and save me from having to buy... I don't know what. Something!

Being frugal doesn't always mean being cheap, however. I'm not afraid to buy the generic version of something, but that doesn't mean I always do it. Old Navy is pretty cheap but if I wash a shirt a few times I expect it to be the same color. If I'd wanted a grey shirt, I would have bought one. The one I bought was black once upon a time. Do you know this feeling? So, it's nice to know that a place like Sears will back up their clothes and shoes. If your kid wears them out before they outgrow them, then Sears will replace them. How awesome is that? That's not all, either. Other companies can help you make the most of your money, too. Learn more from Frugal Living Guide Erin Huffstetler.