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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 efficiencyโ€”& 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

  • ๐Ÿ’ค Rest as a Single Mom:Taking Back My Sanity

    .Work, parenting, survivalโ€”itโ€™s nonstop but Rest is needed. But I canโ€™t run on empty anymore. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Hard Truth No sick days. No breaks. If I stayed home every time I felt awful, Iโ€™d run out of PTO fast. Rest isnโ€™t about doing nothingโ€”itโ€™s about making life easier. ๐Ÿš€ How I Make it Happen โœ… Say…

  • A Day in the Life of a Determined Parent: A Story Blog ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿ’ช

    Morning: The Battle Begins โ˜€๏ธ Waking up at 5:30 AM, I knew instantlyโ€”this day was going to be rough ๐Ÿค’. 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 ๐Ÿš—, 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 recentlyโ€”staring at my driveway soaked in spilled oily gas โ›ฝ, my fallen tree ๐ŸŒณ mocking me from the corner of the yard, the flood-dampened basement ๐Ÿ’ฆ waiting for attention, and the…

  • First mow of the season was a flop

    I came home thinking, Finally, todayโ€™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 withโ€”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…

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ How to Become Financially Stable Single Mom ๐Ÿ’ช

    Being a single mom is tough. Tough people outlast tough times. My journey has been one of struggle, sacrifice, and resilience. From homelessness ๐Ÿš๏ธ repossession ๐Ÿš—, eviction ๐Ÿšช bad credit ๐Ÿ’ณโŒ Iโ€™ve seen rock bottomโ€”& I clawed my way out. You can too! In a tough spot,?–> financial stability is not just possibleโ€”itโ€™s achievable. ๐Ÿš€…

  • Morning Devotionals: A Twist

    Iโ€™m considering revising my morning routine and reinventing morning devotionals as a practice dedicated to self-care, growth, and gratitudeโ€”drawing inspiration from the structure of traditional devotionals while leaving spirituality aside. – Self-care: Begin the day intentionally nurturing my physical and emotional well-being. Yoga? Stretching? Water intake? – Growth: Reflect on my goals and set one…

  • Morning Musings of a Single Mom

    6:30 a.m. The alarm has sounded its call three times, and I’ve dutifully snoozed each one. Today, my kiddo gets the luxury of sleeping inโ€”no school. Meanwhile, the clock ticks toward 7:35 a.m., when I need to leave for work. The to-do list beckons, each task awaiting its turn. Coffee. Vitamins. Shower. Dress. Feed the…

  • We can do hard things

    We can do hard things Winter Blues and Daily TriumphsAnother snowy day in Vermont. The cold creeps in, and the routines march onโ€”work, school, meetings, meals. It feels like life in perpetual motion, doesnโ€™t it? At 44, as a single mom to a fifteen-year-old, my days often feel like an endless juggle of responsibilities: navigating…

  • Winds of Change

    Today, I feel the winds of change in the airโ€”a gentle nudge from nature reminding me that nothing stays the same forever. Itโ€™s the spring equinox, a turning point where day and night find balance. For a single mother in Vermont, the balance often feels elusive. But today, as I step outside, I see the…

  • A Day in the Life of a Working Single Mom

    The Art of Adaptation: A Day in the Life of a Working Single Mom Ah, the unpredictable joys of single motherhood paired with a full-time job! Yesterday was one of *those* daysโ€”chaotic, messy, and oddly rewarding, all rolled into one.The day started with an unwelcome surprise: the toilet decided to overflow just as I was…

  • Anxiety-Help your kiddos by Reading

    Leverage what you have, discount used books. I purchased this book at Goodwill . Eli R. Lebowitzโ€™s *Breaking Free of Child Anxiety* is a great read for parents striving to grow and improve without self-judgment. Parenting is a journey, and a little guidance can go a long wayโ€”especially for single parents balancing countless demands. Highly…

  • Networking is my playground

    Unleashing My Power: Why Networking is My PlaygroundHey everyone! Let’s just get this out of the way: I’m an extrovert. And let me tell you, networking? It’s my playground. My happy place. As a 43-year-old single mom and Retail Training Coordinator, I live for connecting with people. My work is all about people, and networking…

  • Sisterly love

    **Grateful for My Daughters’ Bond As a single mom to two incredible daughters, now 24 and 15, Iโ€™ve found endless joy in their unique sisterly connection. From the day my eldest became a big sister, their bond has grown into something truly specialโ€”filled with love, laughter, and shared moments that brighten our lives. Theyโ€™ve taught…

  • Full Moon Reflections: Growth, Gratitude & Lifeโ€™s Little Wins ๐ŸŒ•๐Ÿ’›

    I completed the CPTD prep course on March 4th! I purchased a portable dishwasher february 26! I spent quality time with both my kiddos! I am most grateful for my family. The love that my daughters and I share. I love listening to their music with them, braiding their hair, and enjoying 1 on 1…

  • Free audio book Single Mom advice for Time Managment

    Single Mom: Thrive! “Eat That Frog!” (Free on Libby)Overwhelmed? “Eat That Frog!” boosts productivity and personal growth. Libby Benefits: Free audiobook.Listen while multitasking.Personal Growth:Reduced stress.Increased confidence.Improved time management.How: Libby app. Library card. Search “Eat That Frog!” Listen.Eat your “frog,” grow yourself!

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