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Budgeting as a Single Mom: 5 Things to Let Go Of
Budgeting as a single mom is like trying to choreograph a dance while dodging Legos and answering work emails. It’s constant, and some months it barely feels possible. Most budgeting advice tells you what to add:…
4 Realistic Ways to Achieve Work-Life Balance as a Single Parent
Work-life balance as a single parent often feels like an illusion—something that sounds good in theory but never quite works in real life. Between juggling work deadlines, school schedules, household tasks, and the ever-present mental…
3 Ways Minimalism at Home Cuts Costs and Stress
A few years ago, I came across the concept of Swedish Death Cleaning—a blunt but freeing approach to decluttering that changed everything for me. It was my first real introduction to a more practical version…
Money Lessons I Wish I Knew in My 20s (That Still Apply Today)
When I think back to my 20s, I realize how much money I wasted simply because I didn’t know better. I worked hard, paid my bills, and thought that was enough. But if I could…
6 Ways to Fight Lifestyle Creep as a Single Parent
Lifestyle creep can sneak up on anyone—but when you’re managing money solo, it hits different. You get a raise, breathe a little easier… and then suddenly you’re paying for streaming services you forgot about, and…
8 Ways to Optimize Your Home Office for Productivity
Working from home as a single mom comes with unique challenges. You need a home office that maximizes efficiency, minimizes distractions, and supports your well-being. I’ve learned that having a space that works for you…
This Morning Routine Takes 15 Minutes and Zero Motivation
A 15-minute morning routine can sound fake when you’re already running on empty. But if mornings feel like a personal attack? Same. There’s nothing magical about this routine. It won’t make you feel like a…
Investing for Single Moms: 5 Ways to Build Wealth on a Single Income
Investing for single moms might feel impossible when you’re managing everything solo—work, bills, kids, and about a hundred other things. Now you have to figure out the stock market, too? You barely have time to…
Harnessing the Power of Positive Affirmations for Personal Growth
Ever catch yourself spiraling into negative thoughts? That voice in your head telling you, You’re not doing enough or You’ll never figure this out? It’s exhausting. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to…
Coping With Job Insecurity: What’s Helping Me Right Now
Job insecurity is real—and exhausting. I’m not pretending to have it all figured out, but here’s what’s helped me stay steady when the raise isn’t coming and the layoff vibes are strong. For the past…
15 Work-From-Home Must-Haves
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How to Parent in the Age of Wi-Fi and the Internet: 10 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
Parenting in the digital age comes with choices I never wanted to make. When my son’s father and I divorced, giving him a phone wasn’t optional—it was a necessity. I needed a way to contact…
Effective Time Management for Single Parents: Get More Done Without More Stress
Time management for single parents can feel impossible when you’re juggling work, kids, and daily responsibilities. But getting more done doesn’t have to mean more stress. Being a single parent means wearing all the hats—you’re…