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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 ...
When are Amazon Prime Days 2022? Julys 12 &13 are Amazon Prime Days in 2022. Amazon Prime Day is a special two days of deals for Amazon Prime members. There are also pre-Prime Day specials. Is a Prime Membership Worth It? You need to be a Prime Member to take advantage of the deals on Amazon Prime Day, but Prime Membership has lots of other ...
Single moms struggle to have time and energy for self-care. It seems to be one of the first things to go when life gets overwhelming. However, taking care of yourself is one of the most important things to do so that you have the energy to take care of your family. Here are the best ideas to put together your own DIY self-care package or choose one of the ...
Parenting teenage sons was a huge learning experience for me. Are you a boy mom headed into the teen years? My hope is that these lessons will give you the head start you need. The teen years are tough. I needed all the help I could get. I'd been a therapist and worked with teenagers in my office and in residential treatment centers before having my own at home. I knew ...
You know you need a budget, but you are worried it will ruin your fun. You are wrong. Life is more fun and contains less stress when you follow a budget. There are predictable places where people spend more money than they think they do, but those are the easiest costs to cut. For most people, entertainment, going out to eat, and "little treats" are common budget ...
Small front porch decorating ideas on a budget a fun weekend project. My front porch is one of the favorite parts of my house. The porch floor was a boring gray when I bought the house, but I knew it had potential. I am not much of a decorator or do it yourself project person, but I had seen a painted floor that inspired me. Decorating my front porch was fun and easy. ...
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 ...
Updated March 2022 Get these self-care ideas for busy women to manage stress and get rid of feeling overwhelmed. Having a self-care plan is an important element in caring for your family. We nourish our families with ourselves. If you are feeling empty, anxious, and stressed that is what you are giving your family and the other people around ...
To be present means focusing on what you are doing in the moment. I remember when I was proud of how well I could multi-task. Talking on the phone reading my e-mail and drinking my smoothie all at the same time, I was so efficient. At least that is what I thought at the time. I often missed the underlying message the person on the phone was communicating. It's ...
