What do you REALLY need for the hospital during labor The hospital will have everything you really NEED, but if you want to bring some of your own things for comfort, go ahead and pack them in your hospital bag. You’ll be exhausted and resting most of the time, but of course it’s nice to…
Finding Time for Hobbies as a Single Mom
What hobbies? I’m a single mom… Finding time for hobbies as a single mom If you’re a single mom and trying to date, this can be the perfect way to feel that you don’t do anything. When you have kids, life it all about them. When you finally have some kid free time, you might…
Disneyland: Layaway?! What’s new, and planning your vacation
2018 Disneyland & Layaway Plan As 2017 is coming to an end, we tend to look forward to what the next year has in store. A majority of us will make goals, create new hopes and dream of bigger and better things to come. If this past year taught us anything, it’s that we should…
Acorns App
Acorns app Have you always wanted to invest, but it just seems too complicated and expensive? The Acorns app makes investing simple. You also don’t need to have a lot of money in order to begin investing. What is the Acorns app? This is an amazing app that makes investing easy. How do…
Do You Hate Being a Single Mom?
Do you hate being a single mom? Are there days that you absolutely don’t know how you can do it anymore? Maybe you’ve always dreamed of being a mom, but being a single mom wasn’t quite what you had dreamed of. Don’t feel ashamed or guilt if you have these moments. Are there more days…
Nativity Festival
Parkway Nativity Festival My parents told us about the Parkway Nativity Festival that their church has put on for the last few year. They had so many nativity scenes setup from many different countries. I decided to take my kids and we really enjoyed it. It was fun to see the nativity displays from around…
Should Kids be Required to Keep their Room Clean?
How do we do it all as a single parent? It can be difficult trying to determine the rules that work best for your household. As a single parent, it can be difficult making every decision alone. To get your kids to FOLLOW the rules is a whole other thing- trying to do that alone…
Holiday Safety: Top Tips to Teach Kids to Be Safe in the Kitchen
Holiday Safety: Top Tips to Teach Kids to Be Safe in the Kitchen Teaching kids to cook or bake is a wonderful opportunity to learn a variety of skills they will use for the rest of their lives. When they go off to college or get their own apartment, they won’t have to call you…
How to Surprise Kids with a Trip to Disneyland
How to Surprise Kids with a Trip to Disneyland It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means holiday décor, festive parties and wish lists are here. Sometimes, we often get so caught up in the material fun, that we forget about the true meaning of the season; spending time with those you love…
Neighbor Gifts
How well do you know your neighbors? As a single parent, you need support. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to build a support system. Whether it’s with your neighbors who live on your street. Or your “neighbors” across town find others who you connect with and can trust when you…
