Can Single Moms Successfully Save Money? It all depends, right? I’m not the best at managing money, but I have learned to make my income work for me and my son by incorporating several money saving tactics, and the nice thing about them is that most of them are very earth friendly! Peace of Mind The key for me is peace of mind. We may not have much, but we make the most of what we have and live off of much less than other people. I took a massive pay cut when I left a high paying job in the DC metro area, gave birth to my son, and started a work from home journey. Although I took a year in between then and now to work a “real job,” it was in small-town Edinborough, PA, and the pay was not enough to get by, actually, even in a low cost of living area like Erie, PA. Seeing the Light Now, we are back to a moderate living but most people would scoff at it, and I make it work but it takes effort, sacrifice, and diligence. The answer to peace of mind isn’t always a bigger salary, especially because you have to learn to do with what you’ve got before you can handle more, right? Saving Money on Produce Frozen fresh foods, especially fruits and vegetables, have been shown to be just as healthy as “fresh” fresh foods, so stock up. They cost less, last longer and will result in less waste. Money Saving Tricks! 1. Don’t Use Credit Don’t use credit for anything. It should only be used in absolute dire emergencies and only if you have a solid credit history so your rate is low. The reason? Because credit costs...

(Hey ladies! Check out this amazing article I  found online…and totally agree with! Its called 13 Things I hate about being a single mom….although left up to me it could have been called 100 things…cause people today get on my nerves! Anyhoo ~ enjoy! ~ EbonySmiles) 13 Things I Hate About Being a Single Mom by Samantha Gregory In my 14 years as a single mom these are the top things that bug me the most about being a single mom. It’s not so much about the situation directly because I’ve made my peace with it but mostly about the irrelevant people that make this journey most annoying. I apologize in advance if this seems harsh and out of character for me, but I’ve been holding it in for a very long time and today seemed like a very good day to vent/provide a little commentary of my own. 1. Very little adult conversation – It’s nice to talk to people over the age of 25 but often it’s a very long time between really good conversations. That’s an irritating perk of single motherhood. 2. Doing it all with few breaks or time to refresh – I’m really good at doing it all and I probably make it look too easy, but after a while I need a break to refresh and renew my body and mind. Fortunately I have great friends and family who live far enough away to send the kids off for a week or the summer  . 3. Stupid judgmental people (mostly mainstream media) that attempt to generalize and discredit single moms as a whole through banal articles and commentary – It’s probably the whole drama factor that boosts ratings but, for crying out loud, can they give it a rest already! 4....

Breathe in…..breathe out! Then take a time out! Count to 10….or was it 1000? Ugh!!! Find out what really works with these 52 PROVEN ways to relieve stress!

Ugh! I know this isnt the most popular topic…but you need to read this article and take action, none the less. You are the sole provider for your family, and you must be sure that if , Lord forbid, something happens to you….your kids, your money, and your assets dont go to the wrong people. Girlfriend, read….and take note, and then TAKE ACTION.

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