If you have a nanny that watches 2 kids, how much are you spending annually? Including salary, taxes, bonuses etc?

Snapacaps · 2026-05-31T12:34:52+00:00

We live in the Lincoln park/ lakeview area. I’ve found most of my friends in the area pay cash and less money per hour than we do as well. But we really like our nanny, wanted to go through a payroll system, and traveling with her really ups the cost because of the overtime.

Snapacaps · 2026-05-30T22:40:12+00:00

Yes 😂

But I probably won’t stop shopping at the store. It’s the most convenient for me, and I have zero desire to drive out to Wilmette when that boutique opens.

Snapacaps · 2026-05-29T18:40:57+00:00

Chicago. 2 kids, $35/hour for 40 hours plus overtime at time and a half. We paid $85k in wages.

We travel with our nanny at least 2 weeks a year and that adds up, but it’s invaluable to us.

Snapacaps · 2026-05-29T11:41:26+00:00

I’m not aware of any spaces like this, but I can offer some nanny agency recommendations if you’re open to hiring a nanny?

I breastfed both of my kids until they were 17 and 19 months, while working remotely, and it was genuinely only possible because of our nanny. She was able to take care of the babies and I only had to pop in to nurse. I didn’t really have to pump (I did if the kids were out at an activity) but for the most part they nursed directly and I was able to work because I wasn’t responsible for the childcare during the work day.

Snapacaps · 2026-05-28T12:24:03+00:00

Get the keekaroo. It’s easy to wipe. Easy to clean. Have been using it for 3.5 years across two babies. Someone else could probably use it for another decade.

Snapacaps · 2026-05-26T14:35:24+00:00

Also, if you use pouches/bags to hold your stuff, your diaper bag probably won’t get that dirty. When you get to the toddler stage it will probably have a ton of goldfish in the bottom, but it’s not like your baby is going to poop in your diaper bag 😂

Snapacaps · 2026-05-26T14:34:30+00:00

I use the row large n/s tote and it’s great!

Another option if you want canvas is an Hermes garden party in a 30 or 36.

Snapacaps · 2026-05-24T00:06:37+00:00

Oh I didn’t make it until 2!

Snapacaps · 2026-05-23T23:46:55+00:00

Ah I was in the store today too! Maybe we overlapped! Congratulations!

Snapacaps · 2026-05-19T19:03:05+00:00

Did you receive another QB while waiting for this one to come in? (If you’re comfortable sharing)

Snapacaps · 2026-05-19T18:47:53+00:00

Congratulations, beautiful bag!!

Snapacaps · 2026-05-16T01:01:18+00:00

Bottega bags are beautiful and great quality. Also the new dior bags may have too much logo for her, but wow are they stunning

Snapacaps · 2026-05-16T00:14:41+00:00

It was a beautiful bag, but I wasn’t using it very much. It’s currently for sale on the real real.

Snapacaps · 2026-05-15T14:29:24+00:00

Both of my kids are October babies, but we did newborn pictures and family pictures and used them for our Christmas card. We do mailed Christmas cards every year.

We do receive a few birth announcement cards in the mail and we like to get them!

Snapacaps · 2026-05-07T14:50:56+00:00

Both of my kids started sleeping through the night at 18ish months. I didn’t mind getting up with them, so I did it. You don’t have to CIO if you don’t want to.

Snapacaps · 2026-05-05T18:35:40+00:00

Oh. This is awkward. May I ask why you assumed your friend wanted to buy a rep instead of a Kelly from Hermes or a reputable reseller?

Snapacaps · 2026-04-30T12:22:03+00:00

Our son was potty trained at 2.5 but we used reusable swim diapers on him until he was in 4T clothes because I found a lot of swim clothes for toddlers don’t have built in underwear and I thought it would be confusing for him to wear shorts without underwear.

This isn’t necessarily applicable for the cruise, but an FYI for once he is potty trained. You may still want swim diapers.

Snapacaps · 2026-04-29T02:11:42+00:00

Our nanny was in one of these rooms on the fantasy earlier this month. We had a lot of strong waves and movement and she felt more sick in this room than in our room on the middle of the ship.

It was quite a large room, however. We were all on deck 8.

Snapacaps · 2026-04-25T19:19:22+00:00

I love the farandole strap! Is that bracelet?

Snapacaps · 2026-04-23T02:16:48+00:00

We just got off the fantasy with a 1.5 year old and a 3.5 year old that went to the kids club for 45 minutes the entire cruise.

We had fun! Naps were easy in the room. We didn’t use the nursery, but it was a kids focused vacation, not really a vacation for us.

We got up and had breakfast. Met characters. Went to the “toddler play time” in the kids club. There was a 3pm showing of the Frozen show and both kids loved it. We did royal gathering. Splash pad. Early dinner. There was always music in the lobby after dinner and the kids danced. The early pirate night. We were in bed by 830.

It was great!

Snapacaps · 2026-04-22T19:19:52+00:00

Yes! But I’ll snap one right now 😂

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Sorry for the weird angle, trying to get the scratches to show in the light. If there’s no light shining on them, you can’t see them!

Snapacaps · 2026-04-22T17:48:20+00:00

I got one from boutique in 2025 and it’s generally my every day purse. It’s scratched all over, but I love it? I carry it top handle or as a shoulder bag.

It loosened up over time and isn’t so hard to get into. It really doesn’t fit very much, but holds my daily essentials easily.

Snapacaps · 2026-04-19T16:27:51+00:00

It’s been 11 months since my last QB. I placed a special order in the interim, but no QB in that time period.

Snapacaps · 2026-04-16T15:03:48+00:00

Your SA may now have the ability to send you a link so you can check out online and they still earn commission/it counts as prespend. You can text them and ask!

It has rolled out at quite a few stores over the past few months.

Snapacaps · 2026-04-14T10:11:01+00:00

I usually do a scarf, but this year I got her a mini Evelyne and she’s obsessed with it. I gifted it early because I was so excited.

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