So many circumstances can make you live as a stay-at-home mom. Single moms with kids may find it extremely difficult to manage so much at the same time. They have to take care of the kids and go out to earn something for their little ones. Sometimes, it is not enough to do a day job to make ends meet. On other occasions, you may not be able to go out in the first place. If you are a single dad and worried about the cost of childcare, you may consider using some side job ideas to earn extra cash. On other occasions, you may not be able to go out in the first place. If you are a single mother an ..read more

These days, finding affordable housing for your family can be quite difficult. Why? Due to the rising cost of living, as well as expensive housing developments replacing those that were once reasonable, it is now more challenging to find inexpensive housing for families. Many families often find themselves without adequate housing, which in this day and age is completely unfair. Thankfully, there are several options for those looking for affordable housing. For individuals, co-living has become a very popular trend. For families, including single parent families, government funded programs li ..read more

Being a single mom in this day and age is truly a superhero’s job. Between raising happy, healthy, and respectful children in a tough world, making ends meet financially, and keeping yourself in the best mental, emotional and physical shape possible, being a single mom is truly a juggling act. While many factors can increase the stress of this “job,” one stressor that too many single mothers find themselves facing is the lack of proper transportation. A lack of proper transportation can affect many factors in a single mom’s daily life, including: Getting kids to and from school/activities Fi ..read more

The phrase “work-from-home” usually conjures an image of a pajama-clad person focused on his laptop while lounging on the couch. That is not always the case though – especially today when a variety of lucrative and high-powered positions are quite flexible. Work from home jobs are also more in demand because over 90% of companies have fewer than 1,000 employees and do not mind hiring someone with experience and skills to serve them from home.  It means that if the idea of hustling to a workplace everyday fascinates you little, you can always start working from home like more than 40 mill ..read more

There are some specific grants (over 50 that we’ve found), that are specifically for women. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the grant requirements, but if you are looking for grants for education, for starting a business, or for organizing a community initiative, look at this list. Note: these are NOT necessary financial assistance grants (though some might be), but are given out for exceptional women pursuing something specific such as an education. These are not given out for women who are in need of some emergency cash to make ends meet. Please look at our Single Mother Assistance page ..read more

Welcome to our complete guide of resources for single moms. In this guide you will find a plethora of resources available through state, federal and private organizations. We have gathered phone numbers, websites and qualification criteria for financial resources, housing, childcare and transportation assistance. This article is updated for the end of 2016 and we will keep it current. Over 60 percent of single mothers are living on or below the poverty line. Much of that is attributed to the cost of childcare. Single parents who work full time find themselves spending up to 40% of their incom ..read more

It is an undeniable fact that manual labor is one huge part of a mom’s job description. You will be running after your toddler all the time and whenever you go out with your little angel, you will have to lug a jam-packed diaper bag along with so much more. Even minor parenting tasks can take a toll on your body and leave you stiff and achy. Fortunately, you can try some pain-relieving stretches that target the spots that bother moms most. Stretches for Back Pain A stiff back is more like a part and parcel of parenting. Every time you bend to lift your baby out of their crib, you are not doin ..read more

Romance novels are sexy, fun-to-read, and incredibly popular. With more than 9,000 titles published in 2013 in the U.S., it can be a tad difficult to find the best ones or know where to begin with the genre. It means that even though the titles and plots of many of these novels may look similar, they usually have something that sets them apart. It may also sound daunting to dive in, but you may want to make the effort considering that good romance novels can provide some real life love advice and even rev up your sex drive – or at least they serve as a fun beach read. Romance junkies always m ..read more

Becoming an amateur photographer is easy. If you wish to become a professional photographer, especially one that is trusted by the photographic community, you have a lot to learn. Photography is a massive subject, and it takes a long time to master every nuance. Your dedication to learning and your commitment to photography will determine what type of photographer you become. Will you become a qualified, insured, licensed and professional photographer? Or, will you become a keen hobbyist that is occasionally hired or occasionally sells a photo? Becoming a ‘Momtographer’ is a great career to p ..read more

Many studies have found that making young kids jump, run, hop, squeal, and chase after each other can help improve their ability to think. There is a positive link between physical activity and cognitive performance in kids, but getting young folks to be more physically active is not always simple.  Even some adults do not like the idea of getting up and start working out in the gym. So, the question is, “how do you get the kids to exercise?” Here are some  simple tips and activities that will help keep your kids active and motivated all the time. 1. Walk the Dog You may not know it ..read more