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I kept track of 90% of baby-related expenses for the first year of J’s life. I remember reading some similar posts on this and found it so intriguing to see costs among different families who live in different regions, work in different industries, etc. I would deem us as a fairly frugal family and I [...]

I don’t have a little girl, but hopefully I will someday! It certainly doesn’t keep me from eyeing what adorable little dressings are available for the little ladies. A while ago Mrs. Makeup mentioned that fall fashion belonged to little dudes while summer goes to the ladies. I can’t help but agree! Summer dresses, rompers, [...]

Dressing J for fall and winter was easy-peasy and crazy fun. I have a small collection of cardigans from H&M, sweaters from Gap, jeans from The Childrens Place and more. I have had so much fun playing with layers and accessories, adorable peacoats and moccasins. In fact I told Mr. Pen the other day I [...]

I recently tried Citrus Lane subscription boxes for two months. After finding a 50% deal, I took the plunge. The subscription is $25/month, and with our code we paid $12.50. The sample boxes, which feature children’s products, looked so fun I was really excited to try it! Citrus Lane somewhat personalizes the boxes for the specific age and [...]

When I posted my washi tape cutlery DIY a couple months back, Mrs. Chalk commented that she loved washi tape but didn’t know what to do with it. She is my inspiration for this post! I love washi tape as well, and love finding new activities and purposes for it. Firstly, where to buy washi [...]

I realize this update is very late! He turned one on February 22! Developmental Milestones:  On January 27 – Jacobi took his first step!! I classified him as walking about two weeks before his birthday, and by a year old he loved practicing and showing off his new skill! He is definitely still clumsy but [...]

We cloth-diapered for the first six months of J’s life. When we moved to an apartment complex with a community laundry room that was a $1 wash and $1 to dry, we realized it was neither cost-effective nor efficient to be cloth diapering anymore. I wanted a disposable that was free of chlorine, dyes, fragrances [...]