Jul

2

Bangor, Maine Single Moms Examiner

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July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Hello All,

I just wanted to toot my own horn a little.

I am now the Bangor Single Moms Examiner for Examiner.com. I just started writing, and have 1 article posted and another that I am writing. I also have helpful links added to my page there. You can visit my page here.

Feel free to check the page out, and please let me know what you think. While I am the Bangor Single Moms Examiner, most of the content will be geared toward anyone, with lots of tips.

I will still be writing here, of course.

Have a nice day!

Shannon

Jun

29

Be A Green Single Mom

Posted by singlemom

June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

This is my last post for June, and consists of links to my recent articles on Greenandsave.com. I feel that, as single moms, we can teach our children to live greener lives. I believe that this act is important to our children’s futures. So…without further ado:

Green(er) Shopping Tips
In Search of Bleach Alternative
Different Levels of Green Gardening
Shannon

Jun

29

The Sucessful Single Mom: Single Mom Revolution

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June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Check out the revolution at The Successful Single Mom site. The site is about living the single mom life in a successful manner. Single moms can be successful, and it wouldn’t hurt the world to know that many are. We are not to be pitied or bashed. We are not lower than married mothers. We are great, awesome women who can do many things. We can and should be successful. So…join the revolution.

There is a book and a radio show on this topic that will be helpful.

“We have lots of plans for single moms ~ we want them happy and successful and wealthy and healthy ~ right now! “

Shannon

Jun

29

Notable Single Mom: Jill Scott

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June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Sometimes things do not work out as planned. When I became pregnant with my first daughter, her father and I parted ways when I was only a few months pregnant. It was hard, and my daughter has only met her father once when she was only eighteen months old.

Jill Scott is a lucky woman. Even though she and her man split not long after their baby was born, they will be co-parenting. This is so important to that babies’ future.

It is very important that people in these situations try to get along for the sake of the child(ren) involved. The children should not have to suffer unreasonably for their parents choice to not stay together.

When you co-parent, you should be able to get along well together. You will need to be able to put the child’s best interest before your own needs and wants.

How many people can honestly admit to being able to do this?

I wish Jill and John the best in their co-parenting adventure. I hope that they are truly able to make this situation work for their child’s sake.

Shannon

Jun

29

Can You Eat on 1 Dollar a Day?

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June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Single moms may be having a hard time financially at this time. Are you? I can honestly say that things are pretty lean here at least a week out of every month, if not two weeks.

This link will lead you to a short article and a YouTube video describing an experiment on low-cost eating. I cannot view YouTube videos on my computer, so I am wondering if someone could gives us a rundown of what is said.

 
If this can be done (at $1.00 per meal or less), then we may want to have a challenge here on the blog. Let me know your views on this. I could post the challenge on my other blogs, too.
 
Maybe everyone would agree to let me combine all of their ideas, tips and recipes into an e-book that we can each have a free copy of. Then we could sell it here for a $1 or $2.
 
Let me know if this is something that you would be interested in, and I will get it all set up.
 
 
Shannon

Jun

28

Single Mom Blog: Single Mom, Extra Money

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June 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I came across another blog today which I like very much. I am passing it along to you because it has information about saving and earning money. I think that most single moms would do good to look through the blog and take what you can from it.

Single Mom, Extra Money

Saving and earning money are very important to the single moms in this world. This blog may be of some help, especially during the recession.

Why not discuss how your life is different during the recession.

Shannon

Jun

28

Tips for Soon-To-Be Single and Divorced Moms

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June 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Being a single and/or divorced mom is not always easy. It is necessary to have a support system in place ahead of time whenever possible. This is the first aspect of single parenting that I would suggest working on.

Other Tips:

  • Try to stay positive. This may be difficult, but it will be very helpful.
  • Try not to bash the child’s father anywhere near the child. They hear more than you think. Try to save the male bashing for when you are not near your child at all.
  • Your financial situation will change. Pay your bills, buy what is necessary and save the rest.
  • Be prepared to take on almost all of the responsibility for the child. Actually, you may have to take on all responsibility. Do this without grudge.
  • Sit down and decide what you feel is important in the raising of your child.
  • See if it is possible to co-parent with the child’s father. A lot of the time, this is not possible. You may be lucky, though.
  • Create traditions for your family. Traditions are very important for children.
  • Realize that your life is going to be different. You will have less freedom, and you may have to work longer hours.

Those are my best tips. What are your?

Shannon

Jun

27

Tips for Single Moms in this Recession

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June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

After reading this article, I have decided to list my best recession tips here for other single moms. It is my hope that you will comment on this post with your own tips. Afterall, it is our responsibility to help each other out in any way that we can.

Recession Tips:

  • Be strong, and stay positive. This can be hard, but it is necessary.
  • Find things to do as a family that do not cost money.
  • Pay the bills first. Save most of what is leftover. You may need it sooner than later.
  • Pick up a few extra hours a week at work if possible. This is not necessarily a good idea if you pay for childcare.
  • Search online for directions on fixing things around the house.
  • Figure out what you can do with these cleaners: Vinegar, baking soda and salt.
  • Have a good sense of humor.
  • Be sure that your children understand that there is little money to play with. Likely, there is no money to play with.
  • Have a good support system.
  • Make sure your children also have a good support system.
  • Cook what you can from scratch.
  • Go to your local food cupboards.
  • Learn to yard sale, clearance shop, and thrift shop.
  • The dollar stores have good buys, just be sure that what you purchase is of good quality.

There you have it. My best tips. What are yours?

Shannon

Jun

26

Notable Single Moms: Kate (Jon and Kate Plus 8)

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June 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It is a sad thing when a family goes through a divorce, especially when their are children involved. I am seeing the damage that can be done first hand now that my friend is going through a divorce.

My friends life is changing drastically, as is her sons. It is hard going through all of these changes, and there will be many more to come. They have to find their new places in this big wide world, and they have to learn to live differently. This can be very difficult.

A notable woman who is also going through a divorce is Kate from Jon and Kate Plus 8. Can you imagine suddently becoming a single mother to 8 young children? That has got to be a big adjustment for her and her children.

Lolli posted a letter to Kate on The Witchita Eagle site.

Her post gives some good information that soon-to-be divorced moms should pay attention to. I am seeing much of this with my friends situation, and I can remember when my parents divorced.

I am planning to see if there is a way in which I can show Kate my support for her new life.

Shannon

Jun

25

Single Moms and Vacations

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June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Would you like to take a vacation with your children, but are unsure if you can afford to? I have a solution for this problem:

Rent a cottage with one or more other single mom families.

A nice cottage on the coast or in the woods is a great place to vacation. We rented one for a long weekend when the girls were young. There was a kitchen, a living area, a loft with beds, a bedroom with a full size bed, and a bedroom with two twin size beds, as well as a bathroom.

It was a nice place, right near the ocean. A girlfriend of mine went with me, and we split the costs. This made the trip more affordable.

We made sure that we packed everything that we would need. We went to the grocery store in our town before leaving, so that we could save money on food costs.

While you are vacationing, you do not have to spend a lot of money. You can swim for free. You can hike and picnic. You can also visit area flea markets for bargains.

It is possible to take affordable vacations as a single mom family.

Tell us about your affordable vacations.

Shannon


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