I had to do a life update today so that I could thank all of Money Saving Mom's wonderful readers for their emails and comments. Seriously, THANK YOU SO MUCH! All of your words of encouragement and tips made my day!! Both of my girls have had colds that just won't go away but other than that life has been pretty good! I have been digging myself out from underneath piles of paper for my ...
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Money Saving Goals for Single Moms
The financial burden a single mother bears is a heavy one. Single mothers are responsible for maintaining the household, paying all of the bills, feed and clothing the kids, and trying to save whats left. Sometimes it's hard to determine how much money you should be saving. There are no set rules and the amount that a single mother is able to save will vary in different situations. Regardless, ...
The Power of Organization
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 ...