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💤 Rest as a Single Mom:Taking Back My Sanity
.Work, parenting, survival—it’s nonstop but Rest is needed. But I can’t run on empty anymore. 🔥 Hard Truth No sick days. No breaks. If I stayed home every time I felt awful, I’d run out of PTO fast. Rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about making life easier. 🚀 How I Make it Happen ✅ Say…
A Day in the Life of a Determined Parent: A Story Blog 🌅💪
Morning: The Battle Begins ☀️ Waking up at 5:30 AM, I knew instantly—this day was going to be rough 🤒. That deep, aching kind of sickness had settled in, making even opening my eyes feel like a battle. But there was no time to wallow. By 6 AM, I was out the door 🚗, pushing…
Single Mom Asks for help: Restoring faith in humanity
There are days when life throws everything at you all at once, like a messy pile of to-do lists crashing down. That was me recently—staring at my driveway soaked in spilled oily gas ⛽, my fallen tree 🌳 mocking me from the corner of the yard, the flood-dampened basement 💦 waiting for attention, and the…
First mow of the season was a flop
I came home thinking, Finally, today’s the day! The weather was perfect, the yard needed it, and all I wanted was to get the first mow of the season over with—quick, efficient, done. Instead, I ended up spending $20 on a gas can, making four store trips, and watching oily gasoline pool across my driveway…
💰 How to Become Financially Stable Single Mom 💪
Being a single mom is tough. Tough people outlast tough times. My journey has been one of struggle, sacrifice, and resilience. From homelessness 🏚️ repossession 🚗, eviction 🚪 bad credit 💳❌ I’ve seen rock bottom—& I clawed my way out. You can too! In a tough spot,?–> financial stability is not just possible—it’s achievable. 🚀…
How I overcame fear, navigated hardships, & found the courage to rebuild a better future
Living in that apartment felt confining. Each day seemed the same, filled with moments of fear & survival. I knew I needed to make a change, not just for myself, but for my daughter. However, escaping an abusive situation is challenging. It involves careful planning, small steps, and overcoming doubts about whether leaving would improve…
Single Mom Reflects on Her Many Blessings in Life
May 12, 2025 Dear Future, Yesterday was a day that felt full, not just in schedule but in connection. After Mother’s Day, I brought my oldest home. Then, my youngest & I treated ourselves to creamies at a local stand—small joys that remind us of simple pleasures. Evening settled in comfortably. We made battered fish,…
Mothers Day 2025
💖 Dear Future, 💖 Mother’s Day blessings are something I’ll never take for granted. From morning gratitude rituals to family bonding activities, today was a treasure. 🥰 I woke to the sounds of dishes being cleaned—a sure sign that something special was unfolding. Then came the debate: Who would be the one to make Mom’s…
💪 How to Get Help as a Single Mom When You’re Bone Tired 😫❤️❤️
Being a single mom is non-stop—every meal, meltdown, & midnight fever is on you. 🏃♀️💨 But no one thrives alone! Strong Support Matters 🤝 Having reliable emergency contacts ensures your kids are safe when life happens. Selecting reliable childcare & people ready for the responsibility. Not everybody is that season of life & that’s ok.…
What does the future want to know?
Dear Future, Thursday, May 8, 2025 Recovering & Reflecting: A Week of Exhaustion, Solitude, & Tradition 🌱💆♀️ Cloudy skies & fifty-something degrees today. Recovery 🌱 is slow—my body feels reluctant to fully bounce back from the exhaustion 😴 that struck Friday night. While I’ve made progress, I’m drained, running on low energy, and desperately needing…
Morning in the Life: Single Working Mom 🌅💪
Morning Rush :Late Start, Big ❤️ A Realistic Morning Routine of a Single Mom 🌅💪 | Chaos & Small Wins A snap shot of Mornings in our household Some days, no matter how much you try to stay on top of everything, life has its way of reminding you to roll with the punches. Here’s…
🌮 Taco Magic 🎩 made by Mom
Single mom life is messy, real, & full of love—especially in the kitchen! See how homemade tortillas & creativity turn simple moments into lasting core memories. Read more at JournalOfASingleMom.com Being a single mom comes with plenty of challenges, but sometimes, the most unexpected moments become the best memories. 💕 I’ve been rolling out dough…
One single Mom with Determination can manage Lawn
Grow Resilience & Confidence, One Blade of Grass at a Time Empowering lawn care for single parents #1 tip. Check gas can & lawn mower functionality before you want to use it for the season. Ask me how I know…see FB & IG Lawn Mowing as a Single Mom: Finding Confidence in the Grass 🌱…
How can a single mom afford Brand New Phones!📱
1. Phones Under $130🛒, I find smartphones under $200. Reliable, with good cameras & performance, they meet my needs without overspending. 2. Wireless Plans Under $30Total Wireless 💡 offers plans under $30/month, including calls, texts, & data—affordable & dependable. 3. journalofasinglemom.comWant a closer look at how I manage my household of two independently? Subscribe to…
🏡🚗📝Day in the Life of a Single Mom: From Trash, Dinner Prep and Free Gift🐾🥧📅
A Day in the Life: Journal of a Single Mom This morning = victory 🏆 Trash day! Bins to the curb 👍 Morning chaos checklist:🐾 Cats fed ✔️💊 Vitamins/meds ✔️🚿 Showered ✔️👕 Clean clothes ✔️ (Thanks, late-night laundry ✨)🥪 Kiddos’ lunch prepped ✔️🏃♀️ Out the door ✔️ (Coffee? Left behind…sigh 😢) Drop-off ✅ Work grind…
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