So you love the idea of decorating your nursery with Army camo, from camo crib bedding to matching curtains. And why not? It's a great choice, good for both boys and girls, and it will grow up with your child. But decorating your nursery into something worthy of a magazine spread may be just a wee bit outside of your budget.

Worry not. You can get the Army camo theme you love without breaking your piggy bank. Here are a few tips for decorating your nursery on a budget.

Set a budget

The best way to ensure that you don't go over your budget for camo crib bedding is to first have a budget. Take a good, long look at what you're going to need for the baby (car seats, clothes, diapers, etc.) and figure out how much you can afford to spend on the nursery.

It doesn't just have to be one lump sum, either. Figure out how much you can afford to spend on nursery stuff monthly and build that into your regular budget. It's all right if you won't have every little thing finished by the time the baby comes home. Although you should have major things, like the paint, flooring, and furniture, done, it's all right if you don't get window treatments or wall hangings until after the baby's already home.

Resist the urge to put your camo crib bedding and nursery decorations on a credit card, with the "I'll pay it off later" rationalization. Try to do as much of your purchasing within budget as is humanly possible.

Go online for Army camo crib bedding

Shopping online for camo crib bedding will save you both time and money. First, you won't have to waste gas driving all over town, searching for that perfect camo comforter. Plus, you'll have access to a wider selection than you would if you stuck with only a brick-and-mortar store.

You can also browse to glean more ideas for what to do with your nursery. Find pictures of nurseries that you really like for inspiration, or camo products that you didn't even know existed.

Seek specials and packages for Army camo crib bedding

Look around for ways to save money. Camo crib bedding packages will give you several pieces you need at a lower price than buying all the pieces individually. Some online stores may have special deals for free or discounted shipping, or other online-only deals.

Determine needs vs. wants

It can be so very, very tempting to buy every cute little knick-knack under the sun, but resist the temptation. Determine what you need for your baby's nursery, and what items you want for your baby's nursery.

A crib and bedding? Definite need. Cute wallpaper and a brand-new carpet? That's in the "want" category.

Try picking out a complementary color from your camo crib bedding to paint the walls, or going with paint and a wallpaper border. Instead of getting your Army camo theme on everything, save it for a few select items (like the crib and the changing table) and get other pieces in complementing solid colors.