As a single mom, budgeting and planning for expenses can be rough because there’s only one income to take care of the entire household. Even if you’re getting child support, it’s likely only enough to cover some of the expenses for your kids. Budgeting and financial planning has been a huge … [Read more...] about Financial Planning Tips For Single Moms (Budgeting For Unexpected Expenses)
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6 Tips For Successful Co-Parenting
One of the harder aspects of single parenting can definitely be co-parenting with your ex! You may still have lingering emotions over your relationship or how things ended. If you do have some lingering feelings, it can be really hard to put them aside in order to put your kids first. But if your … [Read more...] about 6 Tips For Successful Co-Parenting
20 Of The Best Children’s Books About Divorce And Separation
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. If you're recently divorced, separated, or in the process of either of these, you already know how tough it can be for your child to deal with. Your young child most likely doesn't understand … [Read more...] about 20 Of The Best Children’s Books About Divorce And Separation
How To Create A Vision Board (And Why You Need One)
Vision boards can be a powerful subconscious tool to help motivate you towards your dreams and goals. They can help move you to take actionable steps in achieving those life goals. I’ve created this post to help you understand a bit more on what a vision board is, why you would create one, and how … [Read more...] about How To Create A Vision Board (And Why You Need One)
Beach Hacks For Single Moms With Young Kids
“Mommy can we go to the beach today?” “I don’t know honey, we’ll see” I answer vaguely. “Pleeeaasseee mommy! I love the beach!” I inwardly sigh and get a little tense. It’s a question I dread hearing. I really don't like going to the beach! Normally a trip to the beach with young kids is … [Read more...] about Beach Hacks For Single Moms With Young Kids
Dating Tips for Single Moms
The thought of starting to date again can be really overwhelming for a single mom. For a while you haven’t even thought of dating and then at some point you start to feel like maybe you’re ready. But dating as a single mom is totally different than dating when you were a single woman. You don’t … [Read more...] about Dating Tips for Single Moms