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So, you’ve decided to have a baby. Congratulations! Raising a baby is a wonderful experience, but it can also be expensive. Going through all those diapers alone costs a fortune in the first couple of years!
But don’t worry, because there are plenty of effective ways to cut expenses here and there. Caring for your little one doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg, and raising a baby on a budget will let you spoil your baby when you really want, without breaking the bank!
Whether you’re a new parent or a proud mama of a few beautiful babies, your title as a stay-at-home mom comes with all the perks you would assume it would (plus more than a few headaches).
Staying home and caring for little ones can be one of the most rewarding decisions a mom can make. However, it’s easy to get stuck in a stay-at-home mom schedule that may leave you feeling stagnant and unbalanced.
Being a mom is hard work, and when you tack working from home on top of caring for your family, things can easily start to boil over and drive you a little crazy. When it comes to keeping sane, adding these eight tips to your stay-at-home mom schedule will keep you grounded, happy, and most importantly, healthy! [Read more…]
There’s nothing more exciting than learning that you have a child on the way. And things get even more exciting when you discover you are carrying twins!
As much fun as babies are, handling twins (or a newborn and a toddler) can be a daunting task, since both will still need lots of that motherly love and attention. So, how do you solve the problem? Start by making sure you have a great double stroller!
Double strollers for twins can be a massive investment, but they’re an integral tool for allowing you to attend to two children at once. If you’re looking for the best double stroller for your twins, here are my top 3 picks for double strollers you should check out:
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When I was a young teenager, I went through some pretty shy and awkward years. And eventually, in an effort to fit in, I ended up starting smoking.
It was a terrible decision that cost me money and damaged my health for over a decade, but ten years ago I quit for good and never looked back.
Now, with my oldest son on the cusp of his own teenage years, I know that he’ll face some of the same worries and insecurities as I once did. And unfortunately, there are even more dangerous things that he may be pressured into trying.
It’s been a long time since I had a baby in the house, and I have to admit I had forgotten just how exhausting having a baby was when I gave birth to my new little bundle of joy.
As cliché as it sounds, I actually fell asleep in a bowl of cereal one morning! My husband was just as exhausted, sitting across from me at the table. We laughed and decided then and there that there had to be a way to get more rest.
Parenting is tiring…there’s just no way around it! But if you’ve got a new baby in the house and spend most nights in and out of bed wondering how much DO newborns sleep, these tips will help you get a little more rest when you need it!
You don’t need to do this alone. You and your partner shouldn’t feel like you can’t ask for an extra hand as you adjust to life as a parent. You know the expression: it takes a village! So, call on your village. You’ll be surprised how happy your friends and family will be to help. [Read more…]
