Each year, the cost of having a baby increases. From 1997 to 2007, the price tag associated with the hospital stay alone rose from $3,983 to $5,464—a hike of 37%. Once you add in all the other expenses - like car seats and diapers - it can feel like you're buried under a mountain of bills without an end in sight. Having a new baby is stressful enough without the added pressure of trying to make ends meet. Instead of spending sleepless nights worrying about whether you'll ever feel financially secure again, try some of these tips to stretch your dollars just a little further. Doctor … [Read more...]
Catering to Women of All Sizes
February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recently, clothing lines have started to realize that there is a whole untapped market - beyond women who fit easily into the smallest sizes - and so they started to design different clothing categories. These companies have categories for average women, plus-sized women and even a clothing line for toddlers and infants! One of the first companies to tap into these markets is the Apple Bottoms brand. Apple Bottoms is a company that prides itself on offering clothing that caters to all women regardless of size. This is evidenced by the fact that their clothing company offers traditional … [Read more...]
The Optional Father
February 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Women in Hollywood are choosing to adopt children whether or not a father is present. Is this a good trend or not? It is definitely a lifestyle change for those who are looking for a way to create a family without being dependent on other people to do so. Of course, when you live as a celebrity, it is easier to have a family like this. The major factor behind this ability is money, of course, but is that enough? Some of the biggest names in celebrities today are changing the makeup of what a family is. Instead of focusing on what their families did to raise them, they are taking to the … [Read more...]