Are you feeling the pinch of diaper costs? Diapers can be expensive and financial stress can add up quickly, but there are creative ways to cut diaper costs in half. From cloth diapers instead of disposable ones to shopping at secondhand stores, here are some options for reducing diaper costs to help save money. How can I save money on diapers? There are several ways to reduce diaper costs such as using cloth diapers instead of disposable ones, finding the cheapest store brand, buying in bulk, reusing what you can, joining or starting a diaper drive, looking for coupons and discounts online or in newspapers, and shopping at secondhand stores. Related: How to Get Started with Cloth Diapering What are some advantages of using cloth diapers? Cloth diapers may be more … [Read more...]
Baby Items You Don’t Really Need and Cheaper Alternatives
If you're like most people, when you find out you're pregnant, one of the first things you do is go out and buy a bunch of baby items that you "think" you will need. But before you break the bank on all sorts of expensive gear, take a step back and think about some cheaper alternatives that might work just as well – or even better! Read on for a list of baby items that you may not need – and some tips on how to save money while still taking care of your little one. Baby Items You Don't Really Need and Cheaper Alternatives Babies are expensive and when you start making your baby registry it really hits home just how expensive babies are but the truth is they don't have to be as expensive as people make you think they are. A lot of typical items found on baby registries are fun but … [Read more...]
Childrens Chores For Kids By Age – What should they be doing?
Once upon a time, there was a family where everyone took part in the daily activities that make a household function. All members of the family did all the aspects that keep the household clean, organized, and put together. They worked together, did not fight or argue, and most importantly, every member of the family knew what his or her responsibilities were and did them with a joyful attitude. Is this just a dream? Are there truly families that operate this way? While there is a portion of this that is certainly romanticized, there is also a portion of this that can be a reality. Today we are going to look at an age by age breakdown of the different activities children can participate in so the burden isn’t all on the mom or dad thus producing a child that is ready to enter the … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Planning Tips
Planning for a pregnancy is a more involved process than people often consider. There are several areas of your life that will need some preparation. In this guide, we’ll review five of them to help you plan. 5 Pregnancy Planning Tips Your Wallet Think about your finances—pregnancy and caring for a new human is expensive. Before you start the process of trying to get pregnant, it is best to think through your finances and determine what changes you’ll need to make in order to afford caring for a new baby should you get pregnant. It’s important to be financially prepared for having kids, which means thinking about the funds you’ll need for everything, from a diaper subscription service to several years of school supplies. Don’t underestimate the importance of this … [Read more...]
8 Anxiety Relief Tips for Stressed-Out Moms
This article was written by Lauren Johnson, a content writer at strutyours.com. 8 Anxiety Relief Tips for Stressed-Out Moms Being a parent is akin to being a plate-spinning, fire-breathing acrobat. The day-to-day grind of getting kids where they need to go, worrying about finances, and dealing with mountains of problems at work is enough to make you want to pull your hair out sometimes. Many parents, especially new parents, deal with some form of anxiety regularly. The natural protective nature of parenthood can lend itself to anxiety if not managed properly. In this article, we chat about anxiety and how to cope as a mom. Related: Tips for Moms to Destress What is anxiety, anyway? The fight or flight response is something we’ve all likely heard about. … [Read more...]
Working From Home With a Nanny: 5 Tips for Parents
Even though the pandemic is slowly loosening its clutches on our lives, the work from home (WFH) trend is here to stay. With several corporations such as Facebook and Twitter making WFH a viable option for their employees, many professionals are adapting it as their primary approach. Check out these tips for working from home with a nanny. This especially holds true for parents, who want to cut back the commuting and preparation time it takes to reach work every day. But if you are a parent and decide to embrace the WFH lifestyle, you also need to look into related aspects of childcare, so you can focus on carrying out your professional duties. To support you through these intricacies, here’s how you can maneuver through a WFH lifestyle with the help of a nanny. 1. Be … [Read more...]
Father Daughter Activities for Date Night
Your little princess is important to you. As her father, you take your role to love and protect her seriously. That is why it’s important to take the time to cultivate your relationship with her. How can you do that? Here are a few father-daughter activities like date night ideas that will help you get to know your little girl better. Father Daughter Activities for Date Night Here are a few ideas that will get you started with your Father's and Daughter's activities. Whether you want to stay close to home or venture out, these activities are sure to create lasting memories. So grab your daughter and get ready for some fun! Related: 5 Fun and Frugal Fall Date Night Ideas I love this idea of a Dad and Me time together jar. Drop in your ideas and when its date night, simply … [Read more...]