Friends who do this report they cut their bill to $20-something a month from $40-something.

One sitter for multiple kids usually costs less than two sitters for same number of kids.

I’ve saved on newspaper subscriptions and taken turns shovelling driveways.

I recommend having a neighborhood potluck every so often so people can meet.

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