Top 6 Ways to Make Your Place Look Better on a Budget
Spicing up your home's decor doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Instead, consider the following tips to help your home look better when you're on a budget. 1. Eliminate ClutterImage via Flickr by supaflyIf you take a look around your home, one thing might seem obvious: it looks bad because it's dirty. Sometimes, no matter how much you try … Read More »
Child Care Services – TEXAS
Child care is a support service for parents who work, attend school, or participate in job training.Those eligible for child care assistance include children under the age of 13: - whose parents are receiving or transitioning off public assistance - who are receiving or needing protective services - or whose families are … Read More »
Oregon Community Action
Community Action Programs and ServicesCommunity Action is the largest private nonprofit social service agency serving residents of Washington County, responding annually to more than 30,000 requests for assistance.For 45 years, Community Action has been offering hope, help and change for families in poverty. Community Action programs … Read More »
Why Extended Family Matters
I live next door to my sister, and our children are literally growing up like brothers and sisters. Even our backyards are fenced in together. The bond between our families is incredibly close simply because of the amount of time we spend with together. My children call her their “second mommy” and that doesn’t bother me a bit! That just … Read More »
Question from Ashley
Dear Veronica, I am a recently single mom with a 3 month old boy. I have been having problems with my sons father even before my pregnancy but wanted to make it work for the sake of my son. I finally made the decision to leave him in doing so him as well as his family took all the things they gifted my son at our baby shower. So I had to purchase … Read More »
Why Should I go to College?
Have you asked yourself this question lately? Thinking of going back to school, but afraid of the tuition costs? If so, you are not alone. When the economy slows down many think about returning to school and finishing their college degree. But with the rising costs of tuition the thought can seem pointless. It’s tempting to just continue working … Read More »
Job Seeker Tool Kit
Take charge of your job search by improving your visibility on CareerBuilder.com Just started your job search? Need resume help? Applying for jobs taking too long? Can't get past the first interview? Curious who is looking at your resume? Employers aren't calling? Find free career tests, create your professional profile, and your Job Seeker Tool … Read More »
HHS Child Care
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) has made available $5 billion to States, Territories, and Tribes in fiscal year 2008. This program, authorized by the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, and Section 418 of the Social Security Act, assists low-income families, families receiving temporary public assistance, and those transitioning … Read More »
CoAbode – Single Mothers House Sharing
…It may not take a village, but (through CoAbode), single moms are finding it’s easier to raise their children when they share a home. The tight economy is a key reason, but single moms are rethinking what constitutes a thriving family. - Time MagazineMission:CoAbode’s mission is to provide support and services that connect women … Read More »
Tips for Living on a Budget
Financial advice is never taken for granted in a single mom's life. Budgeting and planning for unexpected expenses to include medical, pet, extra school costs and much more are discussed. Many articles are written about how to save money on party ideas, family fun and tips for around the house including recycling, green living and feeding the family on a budget. Having a healthy recipe database on hand is a great beginning. Living within budget constraints can create tough choices especially with housing decisions. » Living on a BudgetHealth and Well Being: How to Live a Healthy Life
Raising healthy children is a hard task for single moms in this busy world. It's a tough enough job getting food on the table in the evenings in addition to incorporating eating healthy and trying to maintain or start a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. Information is also provided on healthy resources from depression to insurance including vitamins, keeping our children healthy, flu season, autism and many other health related issues for women and children. Sometimes single moms don't have the option of getting sick. » Health and Well BeingJob and Career: How TOs
Changes in our personal lives can result in changes in our professional lives also. What better place to receive newsworthy information and current changes in the job market than the information from this section. Any topic you can think of and those you haven't can be found ranging from handling difficult bosses, career success after baby, online learning, sales tips and franchise information. There is so much advice to expand or enhance your education, career or professional development and help moms go to college, choose a college, create a resume and develop opportunities. Juggling the kids and looking for work can become overbearing for the single mom and our job database can help ease the search and create leads for positive future career decisions. » Job and CareerLiving as a Single Mom: Advice From Experienced Single Moms
Sometimes it is very comforting knowing others have experienced similar trials. There are some amazing moms doing amazing things and they are very anxious to share their stories to motivate and comfort others. Life as a single mom can be very difficult but can be just as rewarding. Being able to relate to one another is something special and this single mom living overview integrates all of this wonderful information of encouragement, direction and guidance in one place making it easy reading for the busy lives endured by moms. Books for single women especially those written by single mothers are wonderful resources. » Living as a Single MomParenting and Kids Resources: Raise Children on Your Own
Raising children is probably the most challenging job for parents but raising them alone and being responsible for so many aspects of their development can be harder than expected. New single moms facing the caring and nurturing of a newborn alone can find answers to many questions and read many stories from other moms and professionals ready to help. Parent advice and tips are always welcome but can mean survival for the single mom handling homework, play dates, growing pains, TV censorship, teen topics and special need children. Parenting resources offers a wealth of information on caring for children with disabilities and challenging topics. Car seat safety information can save lives and Internet safety can keep our children protected against the new world of open communication and information at the click of the mouse. » Parenting and Kids ResourcesDating and Relationship: How TOs
I am ready to start dating again, but how? Now that I am out there, what next? Am I ready for this? These and many other questions and emotions are addressed through informative yet touching articles on various topics. After divorce, separation or being alone and ready for a relationship, dating can be an unfamiliar and frightening concept . » Dating and Relationship OverviewThe Single Mom Community is Asking for Your Participation, Engagement
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