There are a few major differences between homeowners and apartment dwellers, but the issues become significant when the following happens: 1. Your LO has a shitsplosion. A shitsplosion that involves you dissessembling his entire swing and scrubbing it in the bathtub. Because you're not bringing the baby to the laundry room. And you can't leave him alone in your … [Read more...] about Apartment Dwelling Parents: Pros & Cons
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Daycare: Is Your Job Worth Keeping? Let’s Find Out.
Does your salary after daycare + transportation + various work expenses justify working? Let's find out. A salary of $30K nets approximately $2.1K/month after taxes. The national average cost of daycare is about $970 (Source: What You'll Spend on Daycare). However, if you live in a metro-area (or large city), expenses could be up to $2K/month (in case you're wondering, that … [Read more...] about Daycare: Is Your Job Worth Keeping? Let’s Find Out.
When it Comes to Newborns, What Are You “Supposed” to Do?
If you're a first time parent, there are new questions arising daily. When will my baby sit up? Should my baby be rolling over? Why does my baby spit up? How come my baby doesn't appreciate the gesture of a clean outfit? (Well, maybe that last one is just me) There's a lot of people who will reference what you're "supposed to" (or NOT (as in, … [Read more...] about When it Comes to Newborns, What Are You “Supposed” to Do?
How We Spent Our Baby’s First Halloween
Brian and I took the night off from being parents. We dropped Clark at my mother-in-law's house, and we planned on coming home so I could nap and Brian could work on a project. However, Brian's project got postponed, and since Clark was already at grandma's, we figured we would take advantage of the night off. We went shopping and spontaneously grabbed sushi at a snazzy little … [Read more...] about How We Spent Our Baby’s First Halloween
Will Having a Baby Make Me a Different Person?
One thing first time parents often worry about is if having a baby will change who they are as a person. And, if it does, is it a change for better, or for worse? There are so many ways your life changes after you have a baby. You no longer have the independence to "drop everything" and play hooky or even grab a late bite. When you look at the clock, and it's 2AM, you're not … [Read more...] about Will Having a Baby Make Me a Different Person?