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How to Save Money on Baby Clothes: 17 Clever Hacks Revealed
Looking to save money on baby and toddler clothes? Check out this list of 17 ideas to help you save cash on your baby’s wardrobe. Since our new baby was born, she’s gone through six different sizes of clothes in less than a year. This means she’s needed six different sets of wardrobes in rapid…
101+ Names for Maids: Maid Name Ideas from Pop Culture
On the hunt for great maid names? Then check out this list of 101+ names for maids, including maid names from television, movies, books and cartoons. It also includes names based on different styles that would work well for housekeeper characters. Plus, it has male maid and butler names from pop culture too! This list…
Target Up & Up vs. Wal-Mart Parent’s Choice Diapers Review
Are you in search of the best store brand diaper? Unsure if Target’s Up & Up vs. Wal-Mart’s Parent’s Choice diapers are the better buy? Then you’ve found the right review because we’re about to go deep on the differences between Wal-Mart’s Parent’s Choice vs. Target Up & Up diapers. What makes this review different…
30+ Twin Names That Start with J
Looking for twin names that start with J? Check out this list of twin name pairs, with their meanings and origins. Below you’ll find J-name pairs for boy-girl twins, boy twins, and girl twins. Plus, a section on twin names starting with J that also have the same meaning, and a section for unisex names….
Hello Bello vs. Pampers Diapers Review with Real Life Tests
Hello Bello vs. Pampers — which is the better diaper? If you’re unsure how newcomer Hello Bello stacks up compared to standard bearer Pampers, then this in-depth review is for you. What makes this review different is that we actually tested real diapers, both on our baby and in absorbency experiments, which surprisingly can’t be…
35 Rare Gender Neutral Names That Exude Uniqueness
Looking for the perfect name that is both unique and nonbinary? Check out this list of 35 rare unisex names, with a little about each name’s history and meaning. As gender neutrality become more trendy, parents are having to cast a wider net to find truly unique nonbinary names. To help you find a perfect…
Do You Really Need a Baby Bath Tub? [+ Alternatives]
Babies need a lot of extra stuff, but is a bath really a must have item? Read on if you are wondering if you truly need a baby bath tub for your new addition. Before I had a baby, I was very leery of getting more baby stuff than absolutely necessary. We lived in a…
50+ Twin Names That Mean Sun and Moon
Looking for twin names that mean sun and moon? You’ve come to the right place. This list includes 50+ name ideas for twins with moon and sun meanings. I handpicked these names after a thorough search of my own database of baby names, forums and online sources. Then I matched the names together into twin…