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Archives for October 2010

Win Free Diapers for a Year

October 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Huggies US PromotionsHuggies has a pretty cool giveaway running right now.  I don’t know how long it’s been running but I stumbled across it today.  Each day, they are selecting one person and giving them free diapers for a year.  That is a pretty big chunk of change when you add up diapers over a full years time.  The giveaway runs until 12/31.

Why free diapers?

We know why they do something like this.  It’s been shown in study after study that parents who find a diaper that works for their baby, generally stick with that diaper and get it over and over again.  Not only that, they buy the diaper to use in diaper cakes when giving baby gifts to friends and they recommend their favorite brand to new mothers.  They get free publicity for running the giveaway, a database of people who are interested in getting diapers and get one lucky winner comfortable with their product by having them use it for a year.  It’s a great way to market themselves to parents and a great prize for the winners.

If you sign up for the giveaway, the only negative I can think of is that you will end up getting junk mail from Huggies but much of that junk mail will probably include coupons so it balances out if you have an interest or need for their products.  If you want to try your luck, you can signup here.

What is your favorite diaper brand?

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Brian is the founder of Kids Ain’t Cheap and is now sharing his journey through parenthood.

 
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Filed Under: Baby Stuff, Contests and Giveaways Tagged With: Diapers, Free Diapers, Giveaway, Huggies

Follow us on Twitter! Please!

October 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment

We are a new site that hasn’t really even officially launched yet but we are working on it.  We have setup a Twitter account that we will use to let you know how we are doing and what we have recently added to our web site.  We don’t have a lot of followers but please don’t let that stop you from following us.  We promise not to bombard you with generic tweets.  As with our web site, we want to bring real value to you with everything that we do.  You can follow us on our KidsAintCheap Twitter page.

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Are you on Twitter? What kind of content do you like to see there?

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Brian

Brian is the founder of Kids Ain’t Cheap and is now sharing his journey through parenthood.

 
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Filed Under: Site News Tagged With: Social Media, Twitter

Today was launch day…

October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

…sort of.  We still have to add a lot of content, fix a bunch of bugs and finish our coupons and shopping comparison sections but we did take the design and format live today for whatever that is worth.

The site may not look like much right now but we are going to work hard turn it into one of the best parenting resources online.  Since the site isn’t actually ready for anyone to view it and consume our content, it was a very quiet launch that only me, my wife and web designer actually participated in.  But that’s alright, you have to start somewhere!

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So what do you think of the site?

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Brian

Brian is the founder of Kids Ain’t Cheap and is now sharing his journey through parenthood.

 
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Filed Under: Site News Tagged With: Kids

Kids Ain’t Cheap But They Sure Are Worth It!

October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Kids Ain't CheapWelcome to KidsAintCheap.com. This site was put together by parents, for parents. My goal is to build a web site that will allow all of us to become smarter consumers and maybe even slightly better parents.

Who runs Kids Ain’t Cheap?

My name is Robert but for the most part, I got by GiantRobo online. Why? Well for starters I am a geek. I like comic books, sci-fi, fantasy and anime so the whole giant robot thing always appealed to me. I have other hobbies but they have nothing to do with my online persona. Secondly, I am 6’6” so to most people, the giant title suits me. This is not my only site but it is the one I am most passionate about.

In addition to that, I am married to a wonderful woman named Stephanie and I have two of the most amazing boys anyone could have ever asked for. Our oldest, Harrison, is 4 ½. His brother is Sean and he is 2 ½. They are opposites in many ways but they get along well (for the most part). Nothing makes me happier than seeing those two boys play together.

I am a business man by nature and desire but not all of my ventures have been successful. One of my businesses ran for several years but ended in complete failure and left me and my family with a lot of debt. More debt than most people could ever imagine possible so it’s not really worth talking numbers. I am proud to say that despite the gargantuan amount of money I owe to unfriendly people, I have never filed bankruptcy and am working my way back to a debt free state.

It’s a long road and I didn’t want my decisions to impact my family any more than it had to. Despite our poor financial health, we have managed to provide our boys with love, a good home, healthy meals and if I do say so myself, a damn good life so far. We have had to cut a lot of corners and work the system in order to provide for our children. Our goal for this site is to help you do the same no matter what your financial predicament may be.

We all know that kids ain’t cheap but I am here to once again say they are more than worth the effort.

What kind of content would you like to see on Kids Ain’t Cheap?

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Brian

Brian is the founder of Kids Ain’t Cheap and is now sharing his journey through parenthood.

 
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Filed Under: Site News Tagged With: GiantRobi, Kid's Aint Cheap, Kids, parenting blog

Reviews Coming Soon

October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Parents are a hot demographic. Meaning, companies want to get there message in front of parents because parents buy a lot of things. They buy things for themselves, they buy things for their spouse and they buy things for their kids. With all of this brilliant marketing and advertising being directed at us, it can sometimes be tough to tell the good products from the bad. We will do our best to review as many products as we can and post those reviews in this section. Our reviews will be honest and will reflect that reviewers honest take on the product.

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What kinds of products would you like to see reviewed?

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Brian is the founder of Kids Ain’t Cheap and is now sharing his journey through parenthood.

 
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Filed Under: Product Reviews for Parents, Site News Tagged With: Parenting, Products, Reviews

Freebies Coming Soon

October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The best things in life are free! We will be scouring the Internet every day to find you the best freebies, giveaways and trial offers that we can find. Our focus, of course, will be on freebies that parents can benefit from the most. Please bookmark our site, subscribe to our RSS feed and check back often.

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What kinds of freebies would you like to see?

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Brian

Brian is the founder of Kids Ain’t Cheap and is now sharing his journey through parenthood.

 
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Filed Under: Freebies for Parents, Site News Tagged With: Contests, Free Stuff, freebies, Giveaways, trial offers

Contests Coming Soon

October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

We went live but our site is still a work in progress. Our contests page will keep you up to date on the latest contests and giveaways that we find online. We will post contests that we believe families can benefit from and that we are reasonably sure are legitimate. Please subscribe to our RSS feed and check back soon! We think you will be proud of what we are going to turn this site into.

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What kinds of contests would you like to see?

Brian
Brian

Brian is the founder of Kids Ain’t Cheap and is now sharing his journey through parenthood.

 
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Filed Under: Contests and Giveaways, Site News Tagged With: Contests, Giveaways

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Basic Principles Of Good Parenting

Here some basic principles for good parenting:

  1. What You Do Matters: Your kids are watching you. So, be purposeful about what you want to accomplish.
  2. You Can’t be Too Loving: Don’t replace love with material possessions, lowered expectations or leniency.
  3. Be Involved Your Kids Life: Arrange your priorities to focus on what your kid’s needs. Be there mentally and physically.
  4. Adapt Your Parenting: Children grow quickly, so keep pace with your child’s development.
  5. Establish and Set Rules: The rules you set for children will establish the rules they set for themselves later.  Avoid harsh discipline and be consistent.
  6. Explain Your Decisions: What is obvious to you may not be evident to your child. They don’t have the experience you do.
  7. Be Respectful To Your Child: How you treat your child is how they will treat others.  Be polite, respectful and make an effort to pay attention.
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Using Private Browsing Modes Most browsers offer “incognito” or private browsing features. Kids use this mode to access websites without leaving a record in the history. To parents checking later, everything looks clean and safe. This simple trick is often one of the first ways kids discover how to bypass restrictions. Conversations about private browsing can help close this gap. 4. Guessing or Resetting Passwords Children who are persistent may try to guess passwords to parental control apps or accounts. Others may find ways to reset them through email prompts or security questions. Once inside, they can disable restrictions entirely. Parents may not even realize controls have been altered until much later. Stronger, less predictable passwords can make this more difficult. 5. Using VPNs to Hide Activity Virtual private networks, or VPNs, let kids disguise their online locations. With one downloaded app, they can bypass geographic or parental restrictions. Some children learn about VPNs through friends or even social media. This makes it easy for them to reach content that should be blocked. Parents often underestimate just how simple it is for kids to use these tools. 6. Creating Fake Accounts When parents monitor social media, kids may create hidden accounts. These “finstas” or fake profiles allow them to interact freely without parental oversight. While their main account appears harmless, the secondary one tells a different story. Kids are outsmarting parental controls by playing both sides at once. Checking for duplicate accounts can help parents stay more aware. 7. Exploiting Time Zone Settings Some kids change the time zone on their devices to bypass screen time limits. This trick allows them to gain extra hours of usage undetected. Parents may assume controls are working, but in reality, the child is bending the clock. It’s a clever loophole that highlights just how resourceful kids can be. Monitoring device settings regularly can catch this tactic. 8. Disabling or Uninstalling Apps Parental control apps can be deleted or disabled with surprising ease. Some kids even reinstall them before a parent checks, making it seem like nothing changed. Others may simply restrict permissions to prevent apps from functioning properly. When apps aren’t monitored closely, parents may not notice they’ve been tampered with. This shows the importance of consistent follow-up. 9. Turning to Friends for Access If a child can’t get past restrictions on their own, they may rely on friends. Visiting a friend’s house or borrowing their phone can give them a free pass. Parents often forget that peer environments can override restrictions set at home. This kind of social workaround is especially common with gaming or social media. Open conversations about trust and responsibility are essential. 10. Hiding Apps in Plain Sight Kids sometimes download apps that look innocent but serve as gateways to hidden activity. These apps may disguise themselves as calculators or utilities. In reality, they allow file storage, private messaging, or browser access. Parents glancing at a home screen may overlook them entirely. Learning to recognize these disguised apps can help parents stay informed. 11. Outpacing Parents’ Tech Knowledge Finally, kids often know more about devices than their parents do. Whether through YouTube tutorials, TikTok hacks, or peer groups, they quickly learn advanced workarounds. This knowledge gap means controls can be bypassed before parents even realize the loophole exists. Staying informed and continually learning about new technology is the best defense. Kids are outsmarting parental controls because they adapt faster than most adults. The Real Solution Lies Beyond Restrictions While controls and filters are important, no system is perfect. Kids will always find creative ways around barriers, making communication the strongest safeguard. Setting clear expectations, building trust, and having ongoing conversations about online behavior matter more than apps alone. Parents who combine technology with open dialogue create a safer digital environment. The goal isn’t to win a battle of wits but to build a relationship that keeps kids both safe and honest. Do you think kids are outsmarting parental controls faster than parents can keep up? Share your experiences in the comments below. What to Read Next... 6 Parenting Tech Shortcuts That Can Expose Your Child to Strangers How Much Screen Time Is Too Much—Legally Speaking? Is Your Child’s School Quietly Tracking Their Location Without Your Consent? How Much Screen Time Is Quietly Reshaping Childhood Behavior? Why Some Parents Are Being Investigated Over Homeschooling Records

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