How can a single mom get out of debt? Debt can be a heavy burden for anyone to carry. But for single moms, the stress of debt is often more difficult to manage. If you’re in this position, there are many ways that single moms can get out of debt and work towards financial stability. A lot of people think that they have no way out of their debt trap until they’re in the midst of financial disaster. But, this…
5 Powerful Biblical Truths to Ignite You When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed It’s important to find motivation in your day to find peace. But sometimes the noise of the modern world can make it difficult to find peace, peace that can truly help you move forward. Here are five biblical truths to get you motivated that are sure to inspire you when you’re feeling overwhelmed. 1) God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him God is a great source…
50/30/20 Budgeting: How to Stay on Track with Your Finances Budgeting 101 is a difficult topic, but budgeting is a necessary skill for anyone looking to gain financial freedom. Budgeting is a way to keep a spending list of what you plan to spend your money on to create a plan for how you can best spend your money each month. But so many people struggle to stay on track because they don’t know how to break their finances into…
Soo, what IS a budget and how do I make one? Are you a beginner and wondering how to get started with budgeting? Then this blog post is for you! Budgeting can seem like a very daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. I’m going to give you some tips that will help you get on your feet. To see the benefits of budgeting, you need to know how it works. Budgeting is a tool that helps you save…
Effectively budgeting your time: Do more in less time I’m a working, widowed mother of four school-aged kids. I juggle all the household chores and work on my blog/online business after taking care of the house and the kids. What seems to be impossible to do, I make them possible. This often involves not spending hours on each task or chore, but being effective and efficient. In this article today, I would like to show you how I manage my…
What does it mean to be frugal? If you wouldn’t already consider yourself frugal, I’m sure you’ve heard of some of the common misconceptions of what it means to be frugal. You might have heard that you have to give up a lot to save a little, or never going out to eat. You might even have thought it means wearing boring, outdated, or unstylish clothes, or feeling deprived because you can’t buy the things you’d like to. So, let’s…
The grocery store is one of the most expensive places to shop. That’s why it pays to be smart about your shopping and buy food when it goes on sale, or stock up on essentials like toilet paper when they go on sale. We’ve compiled a list of 12 strategies to help you get more out of buying less at the grocery store. Make a meal plan for the week before going shopping so that you know what ingredients you…
How to Blog: Starting Your Own Business An Introduction to Blogging One of the best ways to make money as a stay-at-home mom is by starting your own blog. Blogging can be an incredibly rewarding experience and it’s also a great way to meet other moms and build community. In this post, we will give you several tips for how you can start blogging as a mom! Before you start, pick a unique topic and stick with it! A unique…
Creating a beautiful, designer look for your nursery doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little know-how and a do-it-yourself spirit, you can create a stylish, stunning and peaceful retreat for your baby in just a fraction of the cost! Determine the style you want.Sometimes decorating on a particular theme can get pricey and difficult to track down specific items that fit the theme, such as a character theme, stylized animals, etc. But if you choose to decorate according…
Setting up a registry can be one of the most exciting parts of preparing for a new baby. I mean, what’s not to love? You’re basically setting up a wishlist of all the most adorable stuff and then you just sit back and wait for your friends and family to snap them up for you. Your baby shower will be filled with cute outfits, blankets, and crib sets in the most beautiful colors! Okay, now let’s inject a little reality…