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Do you feel like you have no time for self-care? Then you need a self-care plan. Here are some quick self care ideas for all of the busy women out there. Some days are overwhelming. It seems like all you can do to get dressed, get the kids off to school, and get to work. Life doesn't have to be this way. It is especially hard for a single parent to make ...
Choosing a vehicle for your teen’s first car can be stressful. Safety is undoubtedly your topconcern, but other factors — such as affordability, reliability and lifetime value — playsignificant roles in making your decision.Following are a few tips and guidelines for choosing a vehicle and preparing your teen forfuture buying experiences. Sit Down and Set ...
There are certain milestones that are considered to be most important to achieve financialsuccess. First Milestone: Pay Off Debt The first milestone is paying off debt; student loans, credit cards, or a mortgage.Eliminating debt is one of the most common goals for those working toward financial freedom. If you’re a newly single mother, you may be looking ...
Best Mother's Day gifts for single moms are memories. Here is one of my fondest. It was the sweetest Mother's Day ever. My sons weren't teenagers yet. They worked together to make me brunch. We had bacon and pancakes. The pancakes were some of the best pancakes I had ever eaten because they had been made with a double measure of love. After brunch, I relaxed in the ...
Are you at your wit's end trying to think of some unique non-candy Easter basket ideas? Do you want to do something special and creative for Easter, but it just seems like too much with everything else you are trying to juggle? Fun Easter Gift for Kids and Adults Fidget toys are great for adults to help stay focused on video meetings, which most of us are ...
What is Lent? Lent commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness fasting before he was tempted by the devil and was then baptized by his cousin John the Baptist. His baptism was the ritual that started his ministry on earth. Lent is the preparation for Easter. When is Lent? Lent is the 40 days before Easter. It starts on Ash Wednesday and goes for 40 days. ...
Managing your finances is hard enough, but as a single parent, yourneed for financial wellness skyrockets. It’s overwhelming to expect you’llbe able to afford every expense that comes your way. As a single mother, your income is crucial to your and your children’s lives.Starting to save for a financial emergency seems like an impossible task.Taking the time to ...
Popcorn bars are a fun idea for family movie nights, game nights, or weddings. I wouldn't have thought of a popcorn bar for a wedding reception, but a friend's son had one at his wedding reception and it was a hit. They ordered their popcorn from a local company that employs people with special needs. You can order your popcorn premade or have a DIY popcorn ...
Investing when you have little money to spare can feel impossible, but it isn't. When you are a single mom starting a retirement account is too often one of those things that you just don't get around to. My math major son started using Acorns when he graduated from college as a way to increase his investments without thinking about it. He started his retirement account ...
Navigating a co-parenting relationship with a toxic ex is one of the biggest challenges of parenting as a single parent. The relief of no longer living with a toxic person is a reason to celebrate your bravery and strength. But do you struggle to co-parent with a toxic ex? Your life is still intimately intertwined with his because you have children ...
