How much do twins cost compared to singletons? Don't forget these overlooked and surprising costs of raising twins to better prepare. "So, this is what it's like to feed three growing boys!" I told my husband, shuffling through the fridge wondering what to feed the kids. I had always known that the costs of raising twins would be higher than one child. But it's easy to forget until you realize you're making huge batches of baby food that cover a mere two days and ordering boxes of diapers every month. I figured raising twins would include double of most standard purchases, but I was … [Read more...]
8 Tips to Save for Maternity Leave
Figuring out how to live on maternity pay can be a challenge. Discover 8 ways to save for maternity leave now while you're working to make the most of your time! I had what was a pretty typical maternity leave with my first pregnancy: half of it was fully paid while the other half was partially paid. Even with a reduced income in the second half, I'd be able to make the most of my maternity leave. But being pregnant with twins made maternity leave more complicated. I found myself on bed rest a month before the twins arrived. Further complications extended my maternity leave once they … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Create More Time
Admit it. You've run out of toilet paper and had to use tissue paper, or even—gasp!—paper towels. Finding time to do little but important tasks like buying toilet paper is getting hard. To-do lists never seem to stop, calendars fill up every weekend. And it makes us feel rushed throughout the day. We don't actually create more time—we all have 24 hours in a day. But we can try simple hacks to cut extra steps and make life more convenient. 3 ways to create more time #1: Get ready the night before I've grown to enjoy mornings, and much more when I don't feel rushed. The best way to … [Read more...]