Parenting On A Penny

[sunnybunny]

Looking forward to hearing your fun and frugal suggestions on Monday! Have a great week too, and thanks for the excited anticipation.

I'm excited to share them too! Have yourself a brilliant week ahead, it's going to be a fun and fulfilling one for us!

 

[chickadee]

I'm excited to share them too! Have yourself a brilliant week ahead, it's going to be a fun and fulfilling one for us!

You too! Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep those exciting ideas coming! You guys have a good one!

 

[luciana]

You too! Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep those exciting ideas coming! You guys have a good one!

Hope your weekend lives up to expectations! See you next time.

 

[joyful]

You too! Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep those exciting ideas coming! You guys have a good one!

Will do! Have a fab week and hope your days are filled with sunshine and joyful moments!

 

[bubblyfish]

Thank you so much, you too! May your days be filled with fun, cheap entertainment ideas to share!

 

[bananarama]

May your days be filled with sunshine and laughter and your pockets overflowing with pocket change!

 

[joyful]

Thank you, that's very kind! A little extra cash would certainly come in handy right about now - might make being a parent a tad easier (and more fun!) for sure.

 

[queenie]

Being a parent is one of the most challenging and expensive jobs out there, so a little extra cash could definitely make things easier and more enjoyable! It's a tough job that often comes with little recognition but has so much value!

 

[happyfeet]

It's true - parenting can be expensive and exhausting, and every now and then it'd be nice to have some extra funds for all the necessities (and occasional treats!) Raising a child is one of life's biggest joys, but it can also be really tough. All the love in the world can't pay for those unexpected bills or help you recover from sleep deprivation! We're often so focused on giving our little ones the best we forget to stop and think about ourselves and our finances. It's a 24/7 job with zero days off - definitely deserves a pay check, even if it's just enough to grab a coffee and some me-time every once in a while!

 

[chickadee]

It's true - parenting can be expensive and exhausting, and every now and then it'd be nice to have some extra funds for all the necessities (and occasional treats!) Raising a child is one of life's biggest joys, but it can also be really tough. All the love in the world can't pay for those unexpected bills or help you recover from sleep deprivation! We're often so focused on giving our little ones the best we forget to stop and think about ourselves and our finances. It's a 24/7 job with zero days off - definitely deserves a pay check, even if it's just enough to grab a coffee and some me-time every once in a while!

Yes, absolutely! Parenting is relentless, and the demands are such that you realize you've neglected yourself in so many ways, physically, mentally and especially financially! You're so occupied keeping up with your child's needs (which often change so quickly!) that taking time off or splurging on yourself feels like a luxurious indulgence. And by the time you've managed to scrape some funds together, something new comes along - another stage, another requirement - school shoes! bigger shirts! A whole new wardrobe!! Sheesh. That's why when parents say "it takes a village," we really mean it! We could all use an extra hand, or a village's worth of resources, for sure.

 

[sunnybunny]

I totally feel you on this! It seems like as soon as you've got one stage figured out and funds set aside for it, something else comes up and takes those funds right back out of your pocket. And it's definitely a full-time job in itself! When my kids were small, I felt like I was always running after them with my credit card in hand - especially as their tastes changed so quickly, especially with clothes.

It's exhausting and expensive! That phrase really is so true; it does take a village to raise a child - or at least, it would be nice to have that village of help! These days, I try to tell parents to make sure they keep aside some funds for themselves, as hard as it is, because it's just as important to keep yourself happy and healthy too - and that can also include some little treats here and there! Keep your own needs in mind, too, even if it's just a small indulgence every now and then. It'll help you feel human amidst the chaos!