Brace yourself, because we’re talking dollars, diapers, and downright chaos. In this episode of High Heels & Hay Bales, Adrienne (the bougie lawyer mom) and Kristen (the barefoot homesteading mom) break down what it actually costs to raise kids today - and how different those numbers look when your lives (and budgets) couldn’t be more opposite.
From big-city dance classes to farm-fresh solutions (hello, barter system), this episode pulls back the curtain on what it means to parent through the lens of financial stress, privilege, practicality, and humor.
No shame. Just real talk about the price of parenting.
This episode covers:
What raising kids costs in 2025 (and why no one is ready)
Splurges vs. sacrifices: where the money really goes
Budgeting tips for bougie moms and barefoot dreamers alike
Laughs, honesty, and a few four-letter words
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