Family

  • AI-generated image of a couple holding their newborn baby

    8 Financial Mistakes Parents Make When Having Their First Child

    Starting a family can be an exciting, albeit expensive, endeavor — especially in these times of inflation and economic uncertainty. The rising costs of housing, education, and childcare can add significant strain to a family’s budget, while essentials like diapers, formula,…

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    8 Things Parents Should Never Let Kids Do When Flying

    Traveling with kids is rarely an easy thing to do. Incidentally, parenting is also something that isn’t always easy to do. Combining the two things is a beast all its own, and trust us: We get it. Still, there are…

  • An AI-generated image of a teenage girl using her phone at different points during the day, from morning until night.

    Study: Gen Z Smartphone Use ‘Nearly Ubiquitous’

    As someone with two Gen-Zers at home, I know a thing or two about this generation and its smartphone use. Still, I was borderline shocked at some of the findings from a recent study conducted by Common Sense looking at teens’ use…

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    12 Ways Grandparents Waste Money on Their Grandkids

    Grandparents love spoiling their grandchildren. It’s practically part of the job description, isn’t it? And it can be so much fun for both the grandparent and the grandchild, providing bonding time while assembling a newly bought toy or visiting somewhere…

  • dumpster on fire with christmas wreaths on it and a woman running away from the scene looking distraught

    9 Holiday Mistakes to Avoid to Keep Christmas from Becoming a Dumpster Fire

    If you want your family to be the jolliest bunch of a-holes this side of the nuthouse, there are some simple ways to make sure that happens. Avoid gifting a subscription to the Jelly of the Month club, make sure…

  • A wide illustration of a couple from the back, walking hand in hand towards a Costco entrance

    Wholesale Romance: Couple Takes Their Engagement Photos at Costco

    Nothing says, “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you” like 30-packs of toilet paper and $5 rotisserie chicken, amirite?  Screw waiting for fields of lavender to be in bloom or hiking miles to find that…