Life is a revolving wheel. Every aspect of life intertwines with another. If your house is a mess then your check book probably is too. If your laundry is piled sky then your bills are probably piled sky high too. Being organized has several benefits. It releives stress, allows you to know exactly where your things are, and makes you a more productive person. Of course with the many ...
January’s Goals and December’s Recap
Another month has passed us by and we are now in a new month and a new year. I am pleased with my progress on December's goals. I didn't quite get everything checked off the list but I spent most of the month trying to get settled into the trailer. It's so nice to be on my own now. Have my own space and my own stuff after having lived with my dad the past six months. Recap of December ...
The Truth About Working from Home
Working two jobs can be is completely overwhelming. Luckily one of my jobs offers the flexibility of completing some of the work from home. I am to a point where I am barely keeping up and taking work home is the only way I can get by. The problem with working from home? You actually have to work! The Downfalls of Working from Home -Self Discipline. There is no one to watch over you and make ...
Ideas for Paring Down the Toy Clutter
The hecticness of Christmas is finally over and I couldn't be more releived. My daughters (ages 2 and 4) received so many gifts that I barely even know what to do with them! They got a few small gifts from me (Santa) and one "big" gift a piece. This should have been enough for all Christmas. With family feeling the need to lavish my girls with gifts our toy collection is on the verge of taking ...
Four Reasons New Year’s Resolutions Fail
“Shoot for the moon, if you don’t make it you will still land among the stars.” The New Year is quickly approaching us. So as we draw closer to the first of January I assume that there are a lot of people making their new year’s resolutions. I have a theory that you shouldn’t wait until the first of the year to make your goals. There is no more importance on January 1st then there is on June ...
The Importance of Savings for a Single Mom
Having an adequate amount of money saved is important for everyone, but when you are counting on yourself to cover all expenses and support your family, the importance of having a decent sized savings account skyrockets. Financial gurus around the pf world recommend having an emergency fund of at least 3-6 months worth of living expenses. In my opinion a single mother (or father) should have a ...