It can be difficult to get excited about the mommy stage of life when what consumes your thoughts is how you are going to be able to manage everything. As a single mom especially, the financial strain can be quite overwhelming. Not only are you dealing with the excessive expenses of getting the baby room set up, but also, since your body is changing so rapidly and none of your clothes fit you ...
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How to Earn Money From Ad Networks with a Blog
I don’t normally write blog posts specifically for other bloggers but there were a few questions/comments regarding ad networks on my income report. I always figure if one person asks then there are plenty more who are wondering the same thing. I thought I would be able to add this info to my next income report but decided I had too much to say to include it in another blog post. If you’re ...
Housing Help For Single Moms Part 2: Private Assistance
Last week I shared detailed information about housing help for single mothers through government programs. I probably barely scratched the surface since there are so many government programs designated to helping people find affordable housing. Government programs do not help everyone though. Waiting lists can be long and not everyone who needs assistance will qualify. If you’ve been told that ...
How to Get Clothes for Free
Making extra money means nothing if you can’t manage to hang on to it. At the same time it can take almost as much effort to save money as it does to make money. Especially, if you don’t have systems in place. So I thought I’d start sharing some of my little secrets for saving money without a whole lot of effort. These will all be easy things you can do that pay off pretty well. Today I’m ...
Housing Help For Single Moms Part 1: Government Assistance
As a single mom, when your income is the only money coming into the household, it can be difficult to find an affordable place to stay for you and your family. Staying with family or friends until you get back on your feet is usually a great option but if you long for more independence or if that option isn’t available to you, there are still other ways to secure affordable housing. The ...
Saving Money with Coupons
There was a time when coupons didn’t pack much credibility. Customers would loiter in the aisles waiting for the queue to disperse before they gingerly shuffled towards the till and coyly handed over a ‘20 cent off’ coupon for milk in their local supermarket. ...