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An evolving journey built on 20 + years of experience of single motherhood.

I learn, grow & refine strategies, I hope to increase personal & household efficiency—& I invite others to come along for the adventure.

Real-life stories, Practical tools, & honest encouragement, I aim to help single moms ( all humans ) embrace resilience, empowerment, & productivity .

All things Money, Food, organization & personal growth

Determined, driven, & built to overcome

Lessons Learned, skills gained & Progress made

Solutions for single moms

  • 💤 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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