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I remember the first time as an empty nest single mom I was alone for Christmas Eve. InitialIy was so very sad because I grew up with Christmas Eve being a 4 generation celebration. When they were growing up I always had them on Christmas Eve and they would usually go to be with their dad sometime on Christmas Day. When they started to have partners then there was more ...
There were many times I looked around my house after the kids left and thought, "How am I ever going to be able to sell my house as a single empty nest mom?" I even told the kids "I'm going to die in this house". Should I Sell My House? Many things went into making my decision to sell the house I raised my children in as a single mom. We had made so many special ...
Are you wondering how to have a magical Christmas for your kids when your budget is way too tight? Get these ideas on how to fill your Christmas with joy and generosity even if you are broke. One of the hardest things for single moms is not having enough money to make ends meet. This can be a problem especially when you are first separated from your ex and adjusting from ...
Are you feeling lonely this Christmas? More depressed than joy-filled? It is more common than you might think. Christmas is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. Even though it was Christmas, I was feeling lonely, depressed. The year following my divorce, I had more in common with Scrooge and the Grinch than the merry holiday shoppers I saw every time I ...
Updated September 2023 I never seem to have enough time to read all the books I want to read. I read or listen to mysteries, self-help books, spiritual books, fantasies, historical fiction, and even an occasional romance novel. My bookshelves are overflowing with books. No neat bookshelves for me. Every nook and cranny on the shelf is a place to stuff another ...
Tips on how to raise children to be extraordinary people. (Updated September 2023) As a single mom one of my biggest fears, when my husband left, was that our divorce would ruin our children. Raising your kids as a single parent doesn't mean you've ruined them each of them can grow up to be someone who makes the world a better place. Here are the tips ...
Parental burnout is very real and affects a lot of people out there without them even knowingabout it. It can be quite a task to single-handedly manage everything about your kids.This leaves very little time to actually care for yourself. However, experiencingparental burnout does not automatically make you a bad parent. It is simply your body’s wayof telling you to slow ...
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 ...
