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💰 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 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.…
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…
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…
🎡 Festivals, Fairs & Summertime Frugal Fun! 🎉Memories that will Last a Lifetime
How to afford going to festivals and fairs. ✨ What are your favorite money-saving festival tips? Share them in the comments & let’s inspire each other to enjoy more and spend less! Want more inspiration? Subscribe now & receive a one-time gift: a free printable PDF meal plan 🗂, including a shopping list 🛒 &…
🍴Dinner Meals of the Week”📋Single Mom Style Fed is Best
Easy Dinners & Free Meal Plan for real life 🏰 McDonald’s (free benefit from delivering Doordash )- 🍕 Amy’s Pizza – 🌮 Tacos – 🥦 Broccoli Alfredo Pasta – 🐟 Battered Fish, Beans, Potatoes – 🥧 Shepherd’s Pie – 🥡 Leftovers/Fend for Yourself Want more inspiration? Subscribe now & receive a one-time gift: a free…
Powerful Single Moms are Resilient 💪 Honey Badger Spirit
Years ago, a dear friend compared me to a honey badger—fearless & resilient. 🦡 At first, I laughed, as we googled videos. (Google “Honey Badger Dont care) Then I saw the truth. The honey badger faces challenges head-on, refusing to back down. I have faced may challenges in my life, including: homelessness, Domestic Violence, Parental…
Budget Meal Prep:3 Now, 3 Later
$215: Food, Gas & Gifts 💰 On my mind:, inspired by “You Need a Budget.” (My Newest Read) My goal? No more credit card use. Paycheck:–> food ($110.45), gifts ($39.09) & gas ($39.72). With one more gas fill-up & $23 for Maple Festival this Weekend, smart spending is key – especially on food. Enter my…
Goals
Create household systems to increase Productivity & efficiency. What: No clothes on floor Less dirty dishes. How will i know i have accomplished this: dishes can be washed in less than 10 minutes. when do I want to complete this by: end of 2025 what will I need to accomplish this: Less dishes and clothes
How I Saved 28 Cents per Gallon on Fuel
How I earned $.18 per gallon cash back AND, paid.10 less per gallon. Save Money and Pay Less! in total I paid .28 cents a gallon less! how you ask?? Shell rewards & Upside app! why pay more when you don’t have to! That’s $3.38 in MY pocket. It may not sound like a lot,…
We can do hard things
We can do hard things Winter Blues and Daily TriumphsAnother snowy day in Vermont. The cold creeps in, and the routines march on—work, school, meetings, meals. It feels like life in perpetual motion, doesn’t it? At 44, as a single mom to a fifteen-year-old, my days often feel like an endless juggle of responsibilities: navigating…
New Year, New Goals and Reflection
Sunday, January 17, 2021 8:30AM SHOULD———->COULD My last post I used the word SHOULD, I would like to replace that universally to COULD. Think about if you replace the word Should with Could. Reduces Blame and Shame. Who is in charge of whether or not I should do something, ME. My choices, my free will.…
Gas Tank on Empty, No money?
💡 Low gas alert? No panic—just strategy.📦 Step 1: Grab a quick Spark delivery to earn before refueling. 💰⛽ Step 2: Head to a gas station with fuel rewards & save $0.10 per gallon. 🎯🚀 Step 3: Back on the road, making more money with smart fuel-saving hacks.👩👧👦 Every dollar saved is a win for…
Wednesday Evening in May
I’m driving the same road I took as a kid, heading into the city with my family. Back then, the trip felt big—exciting, full of possibility. Now, it’s just part of my routine. Twenty-five years later, I’m a middle-aged woman, a mother of two, divorced, a homeowner, working a job I love. The road itself…
Back to where it all Began
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…
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, one of my…
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…
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…
🌮 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…
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