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When my wife was pregnant we were both thrilled. Although, I will admit, I was worried. The main thing I was worried about was, if I could earn enough money to keep us all. So four kids later, I found out the answer is yes, but it's tight sometimes. So what was your biggest fear?

Does anyone here buy in bulk? I have tried this and found I have to be very careful what I buy. I once bought 6 boxes of cereal only to bring it home and no one would eat it because it was a generic brand. :rolleyes: But I do buy hand soap, bath soap, and other personal care items in bulk and...

My wife and I are solid, but listening to a lot of people these days, it seems like the woman is still the most likely to get custody of the children. I know things have changed quite a bit but is it really any different?

Did you guys see the story of the little 7 year old who's mother had plastic surgery on her ears to prevent bullying? The doctor, who was in New York, donated his services and she had some organization helping her to get there and back and paying for the hotel room while they were there. Would...

We (my son and I )are thinking of a job for him for after school and on the weekends. Honestly, he's been wanting a lot of the new electronic equipment and we just can't afford them. But we were discussing who would have control of the money. I have a feeling he will spend a majority of it and...

How much do you give for allowances for your children? I am having this discussion now with my oldest as he is asking for more than what I give him. How much do you give to your kids?

I don't have a lot of places where I am comfortable in our house. The kids take over the living room most times and my wife loves to lounge in the bedroom and watch her TV and play on her computer. So I have my den in the basement and I love it. I have my recliner there and a TV. I'm very...

My wife has been wanting me to make a Red Velvet cake for her. I have some experience with baking so it wouldn't be a problem, but I can't find a recipe for the old fashioned kind, made from scratch. Anyone have a recipe for it?

I have had it with my son! He will do the same wrong things over and over again. I guess he's thinking I'm not going to do anything about it the next time or something. I have no clue why he thinks this because I'm always catching him. I caught him with weed about 6 months ago and he has had...

These poor people have been hit so hard. I feel so sorry for them that they've had to deal with another 7+ earthquake. They have to be freaking out. I know I would.

Does anyone have any good pasta recipes besides the regular spaghetti's, lasagna, mac and cheese and the like? We need something new to perk up meals and the kids love pastas.

Does anyone have plans for the summer yet? My wife and I have been talking about taking the kids to the beach for a couple of weeks. My in laws know someone who is willing to rent their beach house to us for a very reasonable price. We can buy groceries and cook and grill out for food and we can...

Hey guys! Nice to find somewhere to discuss a man's perspective of being a parent. We have five boys and one girl. My little girl is just 3 and the youngest of the bunch. What I want to know is, how do I keep her from being a tomboy growing up? We aren't planning on having any more kids so this...