Jersey Moms Pay the Most to Give Birth!


Updated 09/16/11 11:02 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Most Expensive Place to Give Birth

Expectant mamas might want to call a moving van if they live in New Jersey — the Garden State is the most expensive state to have a baby today. While the average US family will pay $9,617 to deliver vaginally and $15,799 for C-section, Jersey moms pay almost double that: $18,372 for a vaginal birth and $26,743 for a Cesarean. They may want to jump on the turnpike and head south a few hours to Read more

Looking to Save Some Cash? Clip Coupons (Virtually, of Course)!


Updated 07/21/11 10:54 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Best Online Deals For Baby Products

Children are many things — cheap is not one of them. While actual physical coupon clipping is suddenly cool again, thanks to a down economy and shows like Extreme Couponing, most busy moms don't have time to sit and clip for hours a day. With many of us doing our shopping online, combing the weeklies isn't going to do much good. We've rounded up a selection of great online deals this week — Read more

Sticky Fingers: Baby Loot So Expensive You'll Consider Stealing It


Updated 03/23/11 2:32 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Cost of Baby Supplies

The US Department of Agriculture estimates that the average middle-income family will spend almost $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18, and with the cost of baby supplies, you may be feeling like most of that will be spent during your tot's first years! Dream about taking a five-finger discount with our roundup of high-priced but necessary supplies for your offspring. Read more

Companies Biased Against Working Moms, Are They Less Committed?


Updated 01/21/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Companies Less Likely to Hire Working Moms

When you ask a mother to choose between her child and her job, there's usually no contest. That's the maternal instinct, but should employers be blamed for taking that fact into consideration. A research firm that polled companies since the recession says that global corporations are less inclined to hire family women as of late. According to a Forbes report: According to the survey, bias Read more

The Family Latte Factor: How to Save Money and Still Sip Coffee


Updated 08/08/11 2:12 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Starbucks Recipes and Money Saving Tips

Caffeine gets a lot of parents through the day. Some moms and dads only begin to function once they've had their liquid fix. But with the costs of raising a family, many couples have kicked off 2011 with a resolution to budget better. It's hard to give up anything — especially part of your daily routine — cold turkey so I tapped a former barista to give me the inside scoop for saving money Read more

5 Things Moms Should Stock Up on Now!


Updated 01/17/11 2:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

After Holiday Sales For Family and Kid Items

Ready, set, shop! If you thought the preholiday sales were good, the postholiday ones are great! If one of your New Year's resolutions was to cut back your family's spending, take advantage of the current price cuts! With a little forethought, you can stock up on goods that can be used in the months to come. Read more

Birthday Present Budget: How Much Do You Spend on Gifts?


Updated 11/17/10 7:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How Much Do You Spend on Birthday Presents For Children?

When birthday season hits, it does so with a bang – in mama's wallet. While your lil one covets invitations to all of his friends and classmates soirees, weekends packed with bowling, gym, and cooking parties mean that mom is spending plenty of time and dough at the toy store. Nobody wants to give a dud as a gift, but mom can't spend a fortune on every tot in the class. So tell me, how much do Read more

What Kid Gear Have You Passed Up Because of the Price?


Updated 10/05/10 1:47 AM · Posted by babysugar · 5 comments

Yippity Sippity Stroller on Weeds Made Shane Steal

The sticker price of parenting is a huge shocker when you're just entering mommydom. On the "Yippity Sippity" episode of Weeds, new big bro Shane ventured into a baby store to buy a replacement stroller and learned the (faux) Yippity line was going to cost him $1,000. He asked what he could get for a $100, and the curt salesman told him a Yippity Sippity cup holder. The story of our lives. Shane Read more

Non Voyage When Labor Day Weekend Plans Are Ruined!


Updated 09/03/10 12:05 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Hurricane Earl Ruins Labor Day Plans

There's one thing that storms can't affect, and that's a family's level of fun. If Hurricane Earl or bad weather has you amending Labor Day plans, use a bit of imagination to staycation at home. Whether your children are interested in a sand and sea getaway, boarding a cruise ship, or exploring America's big cities, we've got tips and tricks for how you can give them any and all of those Read more