Babble

This is my last week with my nanny for my 6-month old baby. We've been paying nanny $350/week, plus $10/hour for every hour she stays over 40 hours/week. I've also probably spent another $30/week to buy the cheeses, fruits and coldcuts my nanny enjoys. (Happy nanny = happy baby!) The daycare baby will...

Hi!  I am hoping to put together an online group of moms in my area.  Please let me know if you're from around here!

I love having a baby in NYC, but I admit that one of the things I love about it is all the opportunities to do activities, classes, etc. with my daughter. For me it's not about competition or anything like that, it's just that it's fun to have lots to do with her. I definitely think the school frenzy...

well, living in Omaha, I am sure things are much cheaper than in NY but I know, costs are terrible. For daycare for my baby and preschool for our daughter, we pay $1500/month which is more than our house payment. It is so oppresive. I feel like we can never get ahead. I can't wait for kindergarden. Even...

How do people manage to scrape up enough money to pay for preschool? I just got a shock earlier this month when I received a bill to hold a space for my son for NEXT FALL! I knew I'd have this expense but I thought maybe I'd have until at least the spring to pay for it...

I agree with the over-scheduling, but I find that classes are really important (especially in the winter). Not only do the classes get us out of the house (apartment actually...and on the small side!) but it give my little one the opportunity to play with other children and allows me to meet other parents...

We are lucky that in our neck of the woods we have a handful of parks that are all within walking distance. We have two playgrounds that are within three blocks of our apartment and there are quite a few bigger parks and green spaces that are about a 20 minute walk away. That's the beauty of living in...