Hey there, awesome readers! Some people call it “the most wonderful time of the year.” Others refer to it as “the most stressful time of the year.” That’s right. I’m talking about back-to-school. When the lazy days of summer end and we return to the routine of everyday life. Alarm clocks. Lunches to prepare. Homework. […]
Single moms
5 Tips for Single Moms Facing a Financial Sh*tshow
Hey there, awesome readers! I recently created a poll in the Single Moms with Moxie Facebook group, asking “What is (or was) your biggest challenge as a single parent?” The options were: The winner? Number 1, Juggling finances. And I have to say, I’m not surprised. When you’re a single mother, money and finances are […]
An open letter to single moms about sleighing it solo and finding the Christmas spirit
Hello, awesome readers! When I grabbed my phone this morning to play my usual game of Scrabble with my first cup of coffee, my eyes almost fell out of their sockets. The first thing I saw was the date: November 25. Holy mistle toe, Batman! Christmas is exactly one month away! How did we even […]
The Single Moms Guide to Figuring Out What Kind of Parent You Are
Hey there, awesome readers! If you’re like me, you’ve probably found yourself in some pretty sticky parenting situations. You may have even questioned what kind of parent you really are. Well, fear not. Today we’re going to embark on an introspective journey to uncover the mysteries of our parenting styles. So, grab your coffee (or […]
When you’re a single mother, money is a BIG thing. Mostly because we don’t have any.
Hello, awesome readers! Money and finances are a BIG thing for single mothers. Said another way, money and finances are a sparse thing for single mothers. BIG, because it’s on our minds. A lot. ‘Sparse’ because many of us don’t have any support from our respective Mr. What-Was-I-Thinking. And since we’re managing everything alone, we […]