Child care solutions? How do you juggle work with the demands of raising children? On top of that, how do parents (especially single parents) keep up with the cost child care? Here are a few options that you may want to look into while searching for child care. Flex Spending Account (FSA) Does your job…
How to Keep Sand out of Everything at the Beach
Is there sand all over everything every time you go to the beach, check out these tips to keep your car and kids as sand free as possible.
How to do Disneyland as a Single Parent
Disneyland as a Single Parent It’s no surprise that trying to balance the role of being a single parent can be tricky – especially when you’re planning a trip to Disneyland. Trying to handle the logistics of booking your hotel and flights, all while being the only adult can make the idea of taking a…
Positive Quotes for single moms
These are some of my favorite positive quotes for single moms. I know they don’t always apply to our situation, but sometimes we really need something positive. Something to lift us up and help us focus on the positive. “Giving up is simply not an option for a single mom” “You don’t find a happy…
Does anyone enjoy Mother’s Day anymore?
Does anyone enjoy Mother’s Day anymore? Looking through my Facebook feed on Mother’s day, I thought I would see the usual happy, seemingly perfect mothers with seemingly perfect children. Why are so many moms unhappy on the day that is dedicated to honoring them? Why are there so many sad moms on Mother’s Day? Each year,…
What Single Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day! It’s almost Mother’s Day! Do you know what you’re getting your mom, girlfriend, or any other mom in your life? If someone close to you is a single mom, I urge you to think of her and let her know that YOU are thinking of them. While most moms have someone around to…
National Single Parent Day – March 21
National Single Parent Day – March 21 Did you know there is truly a day reserved to honor single parents? In 1984, Ronald Reagan pronounced March 21st as National Single Parent day (see proclamation below). It can be difficult to care for a child’s needs on your own. It can feel lonely and be emotionally…
Master Your Money Mindset
For most of us single parents, one of the top things that causes stress in our lives is the lack of money. Sure, some single moms receive child support, but the majority of us are on our own.
The Best Ways to Use Boiled Eggs After Easter
What to do with leftover boiled eggs once Easter is over? What do you do with leftover eggs once the Easter Bunny leaves? They’re fun to decorate, but I hate to let them go to waste. Some years we have so many eggs! We usually try to include them in our meals for a couple…
No Sugar St. Patrick’s Day Treats that will Bring Magic to Your Kids Day
What do you give on St. Patrick’s Day? What are your St. Patrick’s Day plans? Do you have any special plans or traditions? Whether the treats are given by you or the Leprechaun, St. Patrick’s day can be a fun time to share small surprises with your kids. It’s common to give green, gold, and…
