Those with children know that it can be expensive to leave the house without the children. Baby sitters these days no longer accept $1 an hour – many are looking for more than minimum wage! So, one way to save money may be to share a sitter with friends and neighbors that also have kids. Assuming you go out at least once a week for a few hours and cut your bill in half, you could save $300 a week or more!

A related way to save on baby sitter costs is to take turns babysitting each other’s children. This is a free alternative to hiring a baby sitter and can help save a substantial amount of money every month. After all, a recession can be a lot easier if everyone works together…