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Cutting Grocery Costs without Cutting Nutrition Simple, healthy, and affordable ways to weather the rising price of food by Karen Collins, R.D., American Institute of Cancer Research Grocery prices are projected to increase again in 2008 – that’s following 2007’s highest annual increase in 17 years. But surviving these tough economic times doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good nutrition. Some simple strategies can help you cut food costs and eat more healthfully, too. 
Madlynn is Kid of the Month Some things should never be said... by Kristyn Kusek Lewis
What Not to Say About Someone's Appearance
7 love rules you need to break ‘Cosmopolitan’ magazine lists nonconventional tips for happier relationships These relationship secrets go against conventional wisdom, but “Cosmo” believes in shaking things up. Colleen Rush shares seven new rules for today's relationships:
Just because you’ve always done something one way doesn’t mean it’s the right way. Remember how much your life improved when you finally gave up super-low-rise jeans, dating only bad boys, and dial-up modems? Relationship experts say that ditching the following seven love rules can be just as liberating — maybe more. Holding Her Head High
Actress Janine Turner Inspires Single Mothers
by Janine Turner Nashville, TN – History yields to all types of mothers. Helena Augusta, abandoned single mother of Constantine, helped forever change Christianity. Widowed single mother Belva Lockwood would become the first female presidential candidate in 1884. And Harriet Jacobs, a slave, chose to live in a small airless attic for 7 years so her children could have freedom while diligently fighting for her own freedom and her children's safety. Single Mom Dating Tips from Ms. Single Mama
I have been a dating single mom for over two years now.
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Day-to-Day section where all single mothers will find from articles to researches, from tips for a new mom to things that matter to all Single Mothers. All articles are courtesy of Spirituality.Com otherwise noted. by Jeremy Carper
I was saddened when I learned that a friend from many years ago committed
suicide. I'll call him Larry. Larry's depression, and his shocking death, had
come as a surprise to friends and family.
by Leslie - New York
Recently I attended several NYC meetings, asking mothers, tryers and thinkers
what advice they would give to women embarking on this adventure of single
motherhood. Suggestions ranged from follow your heart to practical tips on
finding babysitters.
by Kerry Hook - from Suite101.com
It's the holidays, and my favorite time of the year. It's a chance to reconnect
with old friends, and make new ones, and a chance to teach my daughter that the
value of giving far outweighs receiving.
by Eileen Stoecklin from Spirituality.Com
For ten years I was married to a man who at times had physically abused me, but
this was nothing compared to the torment of his constant mental and emotional
abuse. I wanted him to change so we could have a loving family, but over time I
saw clearly that this was not going to happen.
A Snow Shower of Spiritual Meaning by Tom Black from Spirituality.Com I am sitting at my desk, and an unseasonable snow is falling outside my window. One moment it drifts out of the sky like wandering confetti, another moment it swirls and swoops across the landscape like a huge flock of tiny white birds. The snow is soft and gentle like the fur on the bunny that right now twitches his flake-ticked nose under one of the bushes in our front lawn.
All around me in my childhood were nothing but weak and inhibited women.
Everywhere you looked in my hometown in the Middle East, it was the same story.
There was always a weak woman trotting behind a strong and fierce looking man.
by Katie Brown from from Spirituality.Com My daughter's coach, Nancy Ruedebusch, had a reputation for not taking any guff from her ice-skaters. She expected her skaters to be gracious competitors and to have a good work ethic. She was more concerned about their character development than about their performance on the ice. She had coached top competitors, including some who even competed in the Olympics. That's how life can feel sometimes—we're still on our feet, but pretty beaten up. Someone came to my office recently to talk about an emotional involvement she knew was hopeless from the outset. I thought: "Been there, done that." My friend's situation reminded me of how much mental baggage I still had parked at my door. by Meg Dendler from Spirituality.Com When my first child was born, I was overwhelmed with obsessive fears for her safety and terrible nightmares about being unable to protect her from unseen dangers. I had worked closely with infants and young children for a number of years as a teacher, so my fears had nothing to do with a lack of understanding about how to care for her. by Tina Russell from Spirituality.Com
"Are we poor, Mom?" my eleven year old son asked me one day recently. I was a
bit taken aback by the question and curious why he was asking. He said there
wasn't any special reason, he was just wondering. But his question got me
thinking.
by Teri Worten Brooks from SistersHelpingSisters.org Even in today's sophisticated society, single parent families are often stigmatized and thoughtlessly perceived as not entirely as functional as two parent families. Most single moms can verify how such a stigma seems to linger over our heads like a dark, ominous cloud. Men assume because we have children, we are desperate for husbands, schools believe us to be operating with a disability and very few churches have created ministries exclusively for us. Finding security when leaving a job by Peter Winterbottom from Spirituality.Com
Our kids were two and three years old, and my wife and I were just barely paying
our rent and monthly expenses. But my marketing job didn't feel right. I
disagreed with decisions that were made by upper management that affected the
quality of our product and the way I was being asked to work with our clients.
by Tina Russell from Spirituality.Com
The voice at the other end said, "I just want to make amends."
by Laura Matthews from Spirituality.Com
My kids know from daycare.
Handling sharks in my own home Elizabeth G. Richards from Spirituality.Com When my daughters went off with their father for a two-week vacation, I shifted with surprising ease from single parent to single person. I'd been to the movies and dinner and was driving home in the Bronx, when I heard a radio report that sharks had been sighted off the Jersey shore. The girls were staying right near there. Quiet down, there's an Angel coming by Susan Boyd from Spirituality.Com
My two-year-old never wanted to leave when I was ready. He would run away, or
scream, or hide, or all of the above.
Question about an absent father from Stephanie M.
It's really sad to tell your kid how his/her father left them. This is just
another true story of one of our SingleMom.com visitors like you.
from SingleMom.com™ Forum I'm here: I was with him for 6 years. Last year he decided to leave for another woman and now my daughter and I are trying to get our lives back on track. I know it is very hard when you have a little baby. My daughter is 4 now. My husband left 1 month after her 3rd birthday. by Sally B. I am a single mom that lives in Wisconsin and try to make ends meet. I have two girls ages 7 and 8. One day my ex- husband came home and told me he wanted a divorce... He was both verbally and physically abusive to me and still try the mind games on me... We have been divorce since 1997... by Monique Bussiere When I found out that I was pregnant, I was only 17. I felt like my dreams to become successful in a career were shattered. I have always wanted to become a pharmacist and I knew that following my dreams to do this would require ten times the work that I would need to do on my own. Especially since the father decided he did not want to be involved. I decided to pursue my dream anyway. People are always telling me to do something that won't require so much efforts to get into the college because it would take some time away from my son. Yet, I know that he will benefit in the end by being proud of the career I chose and we will be financially stable.
by S. Boss I don't know where to begin but I'm so frustrated with life. I've been divorced since 1991 and my ex husband still interferes with my life. He thinks he can still abuse me because I was at fault for divorcing him! I divorced him because he was an alcoholic and he hasn't been sober since...
by Sheran Marie
Somedays...
by La Juana R. Brown from Spirituality.Com At the time of my divorce I thought my world was ending. I felt sorry for myself and my sons since it felt that we were all losing. Then something wonderful happened. After the tears and the immediate effects, I rediscovered the path I was on before detouring for a man I thought would grow with me. The onslaught of pain shielded the beauty of moving on.
by Kathryn Tsintzas
First of all... I would like to thank you for creating this Web site! I think a
lot of us "single moms" feel all alone in this world. It's nice to know there
are others out there just like me.
by Janice Saunders from Spirituality.Com The day I realized I was going to be a mom, I went through many of the emotions every woman feels: "Will I be a good mom?" "What will he/she look like?" 'Will it be a boy or a girl?" I went through names and tried to imagine the face of my newborn much in advance of the date of birth. Knowing I was going to be going it alone, I also thought about how I would be a super mom we all want to be for our kids, and that I would have some wonderfully brilliant and heartfelt saying for my child when he asked about his other parent.
by Lisa Henning, Dallas, TX - from Single Parents Online Networks I used to be called "Super Woman" or "Super Mom" by many friends and acquaintances because I was involved in numerous school committees and church groups. When I wasn't at a PTA meeting or at a church function I was shuttling my three girls to softball, piano, guitar, and dance lessons, brownies and girl scouts, or any other numerous activities from school. If a group at the school or church needed a volunteer then I was always called, and nine times out of ten I would cheerfully comply with their request. In my mind and heart I truly believed that every thing I did was for my girls' benefit, thinking that just because their father had walked out on us they were not going to be denied a full and rewarding childhood. Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead!
by Joy @ SingleMom.com™ Picture this... A woman flawlessly dressed, ready for work. Her children are prepared for school, eagerly awaiting their mother in a perfectly clean house. How realistic is this? Is this the way it is in your home when you are getting ready for work and need to get the kids off to daycare or school? by Rebecca from www.Stretcher.com I became a single mother in 1994 when I chose to leave an abusive marriage. We had our share of problems including our different opinions about money. My ex was a compulsive spender and was usually at any given time half a year's income in debt. I on the other hand have always been a saver. I do not know if this was a learned behavior, perhaps, since my mother required me to save 10% of my allowance and later my income and tithe another 10%. On my own, these numbers have increased to 30/10. I live off of 60% of my income. This is not easy but it is do-able.
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Utility Prices are Significant Expenses by Randi Lynn Millward I don't know about you, but my electric bill is sky-high. I've been running around the house unplugging everything in sight so as not to incur charges from my appliances using "phantom energy". Because you are somebody special! by Annette Bridges Since my trip to Italy, my husband and I have enjoyed a delicious breakfast routine that often includes French toast, fresh fruit and a yummy cup of cappuccino.
Our Friendships by Laurie Cesario-Overton We all have those days when we get overwhelmed and it seems like every time we turn around there is another problem. 3 Money Rules for Stay-at-Home Moms
As we all know, life is unpredictable. We lose jobs, get divorced and even become widowed...
You May Have Too Much Debt But You Also Have Options How Life Works If you feel like you're in over your head with personal debt, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have become overextended, many as a result of easy credit and the recessions. Credit cards, medical bills, personal loans and raising interest rates do not make a good financial mix. Could fat babies mean fat toddlers?
A new study from Harvard Medical School found that babies who gained weight quickly had a sharply higher risk of obesity. The study followed close to 600 babies and found those in the top quarter of weight for their length at 6 months had a 40 percent higher risk of obesity by age 3 than smaller babies. Offer to barter Dr. Marie - Advice for Pet Owners A vetʼs office is a business that requires a lot of services. In many cases your vet may be willing to barter in exchange for veterinary services. How to Find the Best Car Loans for Single Moms Financial Advice for Single Moms The best car loans for single mothers might be just around the corner at your local car lot. Crystal Bowersox - A Single Mom And A Real American Idol Read how the amazing Crystal Bowersox. the runner-up of American Idol Season 9, handles fame and life as a single mom, raising her 17 month old son. 5 Ways for Single Moms to Save Money Single moms are always looking for ways to save money, and for good reason... It’s important to find ways to cut corners on the little things that perhaps you don’t think about too often, because those are usually where your biggest money drains are. Suze Orman's Recession Rescue Plan - helps you survive in times of financial crisis OPRAH.com Do you know what your family would do if you lost your job - or worse, your home? Financial expert Suze Orman is ready to help you devise a recession rescue plan to survive - and possibly thrive - during this deepening financial crisis... Your Just-in-Case Emergency Plan by RealSimple Who do you call if you can't make it home in time to meet the kids' bus? Who do you trust to take in your mail when you're on vacation? Who do you trust with the extra set of keys to your house? How to save $10,000 By Liz Pulliam Weston If you were hoping for a list of small tweaks you could make in your spending to save $10,000 a year, sorry. The reality is that $10,000 is a lot of money. And saving big money usually means making big changes in the areas where we spend the most, such as: Housing, Transportation, Food. The Super, Sexy, Single Mom on a Budget by Renee Rayles A quick reference guide designed for the busy, single mom who has little time to read while running the mom taxi, cooking dinner, helping with homework, and trying to fit in a date night every now and then.
Single Mothers & Single mothers carry an enormous load of responsibility, especially those having sole and/or primary custody of minor children. They nourish, they nurture, they teach, they discipline, they shelter, they protect, and they provide… all without the assistance of another equally-invested adult. Mom's Obesity Raises Newborn's Heart Risk from the National Institute of Health The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that her newborn baby will have a congenital heart defect, a new study suggests. The finding raises concerns because 1 in 5 women are obese at the start of pregnancy in the United States. The 10-Ingredient Shopping Trip By Tara Parker-Pope and Mark Bittman ... In his latest “How to Cook Everything” segment on the Today Show, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman makes it surprisingly easy to cook a week’s worth of dinners with just a 10-ingredient shopping trip. Your 5-minute guide to protecting your identity 20 steps to protect yourself from identity theft, and seven ways to clean up things if you become a victim. Single Moms in the News
6 Best Celebrity Single Moms
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney For those wondering why tween boys don’t read very much, the answer is that more books aren’t like this... Get more self-confidence Psychiatrist Gail Saltz and body language expert Janine Driver discuss ways to gain more confidence. Teens Report Parental Inattention to Their Important "Rites of Passage" has high price tag by Amanda Bach Almost half of America’s high school teens report parental inattention to what they consider to be key transitions during their adolescence, according to a SAAD.org study released. The study suggests that this lack of timely parental involvement in important “rites of passage” comes with a high price tag: the potential for dangerous behaviors that can lead to illness, injury, or death as teens seek alternative milestones to demonstrate growing maturity and independence.
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