Child Care

About to have our third baby and with two toddlers at home I know I’m going to need some extra hands! What is everyone’s favorite type of support? Babysitter, doula, night nurse etc I need help!

I've never really known what normal protocol looks like. Occasionally I have ordered a pizza or something, but does anyone have a standard practice on this?

Curious how people pay babysitters if they are staying overnight. Do you pay the same rate for when the kids are asleep? Flat rate?

Curious, do most people do a flat weekly rate or hourly rate for their summer babysitters? We do hourly right now for the afternoons she helps us but it will add up quickly with her helping us more this summer.

I dread and hate the idea of packing school lunches for the next decade+. My kids are 2 and 5. My oldest can't have: soy, egg, peanut and tahini in her lunch due to allergies in the class (fml). Any favorite Pinterest links or accounts you follow on IG for lunch ideas?

Really been enjoying a gummie to unwind in place of alcohol (no hangover!), but the problem is many leaving me raiding my cabinets. Anyone know the best gummy out there that doesn’t give the munchies?

We are hiring an after school nanny for a few hours every day. Do you offer things like guaranteed hours, PTO, sick days, etc.? I want to make sure we're being fair and this is an attractive part-time job opportunity, but also child care is expensive AF and I don't want to spend extra dollars if that's not the standard.

Thinking of getting a Costco membership to try and reduce our monthly grocery bill, but need advice on how to get the absolute most out of it. Don't want to end up using it and then having to constantly top up from HEB/Wholefoods. (We are a family of 4 and eat A LOT)

Would LOVE any tips on things you wished you would have done differently / things that you recommend navigating this new world of dating someone with kids!

I’m looking for a nanny for consistent childcare a few days a week during the day from 8-5 and occasionally babysitting on weekends. I’m having a hard time finding someone who is consistent. Does anyone know of any companies that provide a service that vets/does background checks and provide these services? I feel like at this point going through a company may be easier than hiring individuals.