You’re not alone. Raising kids is expensive, and it’s easy to get caught up in spending on things that don’t actually improve your family’s future.
But what if you could make your money work smarter—not just for today, but for years down the road?
Same. This is where we talk about the stuff no one posts in the baby book—meltdowns (theirs and ours), the mind games of modern motherhood, and how to survive it all without losing your sense of humor or yourself.
Family life is messy, loud, and complicated. Whether you’re dealing with unequal labor, toxic relatives, or just trying to manage the daily logistics of raising humans, this is where we unpack it all—with honesty, sarcasm, and a few hard-earned hacks to make the chaos run smoother.
This is wellness for the rest of us—mental, physical, and emotional. Real talk about burnout, hormone chaos, feeding yourself like a grown adult, and finding ways to feel human again even if you haven’t peed alone in weeks.
Whether you’re navigating screen time wars, school decisions, or parenting with intention in a world full of noise, this space offers practical guidance, child development insight, and reminders that growth—yours and theirs—isn’t supposed to be linear or perfect.
I test what’s actually worth your money and your mental energy—from strollers to sanity-saving gadgets to services that claim to make your life easier. If it’s a waste of space, I’ll call it out. If it’s gold, you’ll hear about it here first.
Parenting is expensive, and not every so-called “must-have” is worth your hard-earned money. This month, I put several toddler products to the test. From a stain remover that works like magic to a bath drain cover that failed spectacularly, I’m breaking down what’s actually worth buying (and what to skip). If you’re tired of wasting money on kid stuff that doesn’t deliver, this honest review is for you.
