The Baby Effect

I've talked with a lot of people who don't realize this so it seems worth posting in case anyone is unaware. Spending large amounts ...

Just check out the plot. I realized we go to the candy store about once a week now so he can pick out the specific gummy bear flavors he wan...

What is the two-year cost of ownership for a baby?

I've written a lot about the costs, stress increases, etc. associated with having a baby. I haven't really written much about the po...

Having a baby changes your life. Everyone knows this. What I haven't really seen though is a really accurate picture of how it affects y...

I drive a Subaru BRZ. For anyone unfamiliar, this is a very small, 2-door sports car. Is it possible to use with a car seat?

I was really stressed about having a baby in a house with all tile floors. In this post I walk through how we babyproofed and how successful...

How does a toddler affect travel? We've stayed in seven different hotels in the past three months with a toddler, and I learned a few th...

Something I wasn't aware of with daycare was a pleasant surprise...the costs go down as the baby ages.

I'd guessed that we'd spend more at the grocery store with a baby since he has to eat, wear diapers, etc. I've broken down exact...

My exercise habits definitely changed with a baby, and they've continued to change as he's gotten older...

I generally cook most of the family's non-breakfast meals on Sunday afternoons and have done this for a while. Now that we have a toddle...