I must admit that I was born with the “know-it-all” gene. And I started out blogging with the idea that I wanted to be one of those experts in glossy magazines.

But the truth is, I learn the best stuff from other people.

Sure I might have a good deal of experience living on a budget, but I am One and we are Many. Pooling resources — whether it’s hand-me-downs, garden equipment, or plumber recommendations — is the best way to save money. Because it means connecting with others, and life is always better with friends.

This time I turned to my fellow writers at Parentables for their input on how to save money on date night, and we came up with:

5 Ways to Avoid Paying for a Babysitter on Your Date Night

And here’s a sixth from my new friend Atsuko: she arranged a sleepover for both of her kids on the night that she and her husband were going to a party. That’s what I call a win-win-win: you don’t have to pay a sitter, your kids are super-happy, and you get to stay out as late as you want.

Can you add a few more to this list?

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