Unhinged Baby Showers + Gender Reveals = Broke Parents
6/23/202647 min
The baby isn’t born yet, and somehow the spending has already surpassed what could have gone toward years of their upbringing. Today, we're talking about how welcoming a baby has turned into a full-blown financial event. From over-the-top gender reveals and extravagant baby showers to outrageously expensive baby shower gifts, we're diving into some of the wildest examples social media has to offer.
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Jen· Host1:08
Unhinged baby showers and gender reveals equal broke parents.
Speaker 41:15
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Jill· Host1:28
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