How-To: Determine If You Can Afford a Baby


Updated 05/11/12 10:56 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 13 comments

Can You Afford Parenthood?

When other people ask you if you're ready to have kids, they're generally not referring to whether or not you can afford to raise a child. But that's one factor you can't leave out of your decision to start a family. Scroll though the financial factors to consider when determining if you can afford a baby. Read more

5 Books For Tiny Geek Readers


Updated 04/06/12 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Books and Comics For Kids

While we'd never forgo classic fairy tales and Dr. Seuss riddles, we think a modern kid needs to be brought up with the right mix of mental stimulation. A proper diet of daily computer programming lessons, alien language tutorials, and the ins and outs of life with the leader of the Death Star is necessary for raising a well-rounded geek. Help your little one get ahead with one of these nerdy Read more

Start the Kiddies Off Right With the How to Speak Wookiee Book


Updated 09/01/11 10:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Learn to Speak Wookiee

If you've got a geek (or Jedi) in training, you're probably going to want them to be multilingual . . . and I don't mean languages of this Earth. The How to Speak Wookiee ($17) book is perfect for your little ones who are preparing for a lifetime of inter-galactic space travel (pretend, or otherwise). As you probably know, Wookiees are notoriously short-tempered, so prepare your children (or Read more

HTML Tutorials For Coding Noobs


Updated 08/30/11 7:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

HTML For Kids Book

It's never too early to get the littlest one in your life acquainted with the language of the Web. No, this isn't a lesson on writing within a prescribed amount of characters rather the basics of HTML coding. With the colorful HTML code and symbols of the book HTML For Babies, geeks in training will be able to properly format blog entries on their most recent play date to the zoo without help Read more

Happy Hour: Butterbeer


Updated 07/13/11 2:52 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Harry Potter Cocktail Recipe

Harry Potter fans, the moment we've all been waiting for is almost here. The second half of the final movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, premieres in New York today, hits theaters this Friday. There's no better way to anticipate the finale than with a frothy, cold mug of butterbeer! This recipe is nonalcoholic, so you can serve it to the underaged fans as well. It's a sweet treat, Read more

Handy Toddler-Friendly Gizmos For Snack Time


Updated 07/14/11 5:57 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Handy Eating Utensils and Gizmos For Toddlers

Snack time is often a blessing for moms because it keeps tots quiet, content, and occupied for at least a few minutes of the day — just enough time to make yourself a snack or put your feet up! But similar to breakfast, lunch, or dinner, snack time often means sticky hands, crushed crackers in the carpet, and spills you wish would just magically disappear. No more! Your cleanup count will Read more

Why Kids Love Buddy Blankets


Updated 06/27/11 8:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Buddy Blankets

They're huggable, lovable, extremely cozy and soft, and kids love 'em. The irresistible playful pals I'm referring to are buddy blankets. Unlike regular baby blankets, buddy blankets are a bit smaller, usually come trimmed in satin, and have an adorable plush animal attached to them. Because of their two-in-one appeal — featuring a blanket and cuddly stuffed animal in one — it's no wonder Read more

Lil Community: Fun Kids Nightstands DIY


Updated 06/22/11 3:20 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kids Nightstand DIY Project

Warm weather has many families fixing things up around the house. Community member Funkytime shared her latest project in CasaSugar's Su Casa group. We are getting ready to move to the city, and while packing, I found our old bedside tables…not very chic anymore;-) Since the kids did not have any, I decided to convert them into fun kids nightstands. To see the before photo, click here. Have a Read more

Get Your Bank Account Ready For a Baby


Updated 03/16/12 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Financially Prepare For a Baby

Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Kimberly Palmer, the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, and personal finance columnist at US News & World Report. Take it away, Kimberly! Along with the cute outfits, nursery, and rocking chair, there’s one more thing to get ready for baby: Your bank account. Because along Read more