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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. 🚀…
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…
Frugal, affordable Dinner for $3.77
10 piece chicken nuggets Medium big mac meal $3.77 Credit goes to the MC Donald’s app!
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,…
I should win a prize for this…
.. wait for it… . I remembered to bring my reusable shopping bag! please don’t mind the bag of soil judging me lol it’s the little successes we must focus on!
Easy meal plan system for tired moms
How to plan two weeks of dinner under $75
How to Single Parent on One Income
How to Thrive as a Single Mom: 20 Years of Wisdom Being a single mom is no small feat—it’s a marathon of strength, love, and creativity. After 20 years of navigating this wild, wonderful journey, I’ve learned a thing or two about thriving on one income while keeping my family happy and well-fed. Whether you’re…
Where I come from
My Story part one! April 16 —I was born during a fierce snowstorm in December, in a remote cabin nestled in the woods. My arrival into this world was anything but ordinary. It was unplanned, intense, and unforgettable. My mother was home alone with my 2-year-old sibling, while my father, a deckhand on a ferry,…
The Juggle is Real: A Working Mom’s Dilemma
April 16 Life as a single, full-time working mom is an endless balancing act. Some days you’re in control, and others remind you how fragile that balance can be. Today, my 15-year-old is home sick, recovering after leaving school early yesterday. All they wanted was to curl up next to momma, a rare and precious…
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