This got me thinking, though. Maybe I should do a gallery of pregnancy and baby-themed photos to help raise money for our home birth. The only downfall of home birth in many parts of the US is that it isn't covered by health insurance - can you believe that??? Women are practically forced to have their babies in hospitals! Ok, I'll get off my soap box. =P
But anyway, paying for this birth is our biggest challenge right now. We're looking into buying a little house for the three of us and have been putting away most of our income for our down-payment. Little Smoosh is going to cost us roughly $3000, which is actually very inexpensive, but when it's all out of pocket and you're trying to buy a house, it's still a little difficult! Every extra dollar that we make beyond what's already budgeted goes toward our darling little one. Plus, we're planning to ask for donations instead of gifts at our baby shower (with a few exceptions) since so many people have generously offered us car seats, baby carriers, bassinets, furniture, clothing, etc. and there really isn't much else we need!
But what better way to raise money for our natural home birth than to have a gallery of pregnancy and baby pictures? What do you think? I think I'll start planning!
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Some thoughts off the top of my head:
If you don't have any money in an HSA, you can always open an account, put your $3k in it and pay for the birth using the account. You'd save on taxes and it's deductible next tax year, which is really sweet.
As far as raising money with photos... Well, if you really want my opinion we should talk on the phone. You know me, I always have a lot to say :p
I've been through the "selling prints" route with everything from flowers to nudes. I wrote a blog entry about selling artwork and pricing. It might give you some ideas.
Okay, so fast money making ideas:
Your boy toy can donate bone marrow. You get about $500!
Oh, if you donate blood plasma twice a week (the max I think) you can get about $80/week.
You can sell your hair if it's 12 inches or longer. I don't know how much it pays but I know two girls who did it and ended up with hundreds, so I guess it's a lot.
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