Single Parenting 101

Budgets:   They aren’t fun, but they are a necessity.  As a single mom on a mediocre income and little child support, I have found there are two choices:  To sit around in self-pity and moan and groan about what you don’t have, wishing away life and running up credit card debt; or To embrace your current financial status and work toward appreciating what you already have attained at this stage of life and create a strategy that works for you when it comes to “how” you are going to use that income and “how” you plan to get out of debt. My hope ... Read Full Story

The review is in.  My review that is, on the book, Solemate:  Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life by Lauren Mackler . I have been reading this book sent to me for the purpose of doing a review and wanted to share it with my readers here.  Some books I get like this, I don’t recommend and won’t post about them.  But this one – I do recommend you read it – especially after divorce.  However, others whether single or happily married, can glean from the information about ‘finding yourself’ as well.   This book outlines a process for not only finding ... Read Full Story

  Have you heard this song on pop radio channels?  It addresses a truth. So the next thing you want to ask is…. “Are you talking about Mr. M .?”  Not this time.   No, when I heard this song the other day…. it made me think about a current situation and a recent “battle” I had to initiate…with my brother. Surely you have heard the phrase, “tough love” and that is exactly what I am referring to here with the heading… Love is a Battlefield.  My brother is going through “something.”  Without sharing too much here on my public blog… I will just ... Read Full Story

9.  FLEETING FEELINGS Versus WORK WORK WORK :  Feelings are fleeting but commitment is work.  Don’t forget there will be days you can’t stand your spouse… or at the very least days you are upset with him or her.  Feelings move up and down with each day and each circumstance and with emotions.  If you find the negative feelings are weighing on you and not changing… there may be another problem at the source that needs to be addressed through number 8, counseling.  Commitment to making the marriage work is what will carry you through, and that means work on both sides.  Expecting your ... Read Full Story

Thanks to SingleEdition.com I have a few more giveaways for my readers.  This is one of them! Isn’t it adorable!?  It’s from Jessie Steele (Fine Aprons and More)… I was tempted to... ( click the link here for the blog, SOLO dot MOM and read more about the contest!) [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story