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It is not always easy being a single mom, but it is perfectly doable. I often see women leave one relationship for some reason, and within a month jump into a new one. This worries me. I wonder, how can they know who they are, what they want. They haven’t had time to find out much about themselves. We are different. When we have a person in our lives, we are different people ourselves than when we are alone. I have spent time getting to know me. Concentrating on my relationship with my children. And learning what I want has been a wonderful experience. I am a whole other person than I was when I was in a relationship. Just thinking about this lately…I have been watching my best friend go through a divorce. She and he are both in new relationships, but neither of them took the time to find out who they really are. It is a shame. Said divorce is not going well. And I hate the custody battle. It looks like he will end up with primary residence over the child, even though he is showing that he shouldn’t have it. \Yuck! I will be writing a weekly article here for a while. Not sure how long, exactly. I will likely sometime throw in another post when something comes up. The reasons for this is simple. I am building a support system for single moms, and I need to have time to implement and get used to it. I’m not sure how long this will take, but I will keep you all updated. I also have other writing to do, some personal, some business. There is only one of me. I do not want to give up this blog, so a weekly post, longer than normal with updates, an article and such, will suffice until I get everything running smoothly. Now, on to the updates: My other blogs have been updated since my last post, as has my Bangor Single Moms Page. Here are the updates: Bangor Single Moms Examiner Page Single moms 101: How can a single mom create special memories with her children? Single moms 101: What can I do to create family fun days for my children Single moms 101: Can I still save money on school supplies for my children? The Green Mom Column Family Gardening for Better Health Living the Low-Income Life RIP Ted Kennedy: How He Helped Low-Income Familes, the Disabled and Others Frugal Recipes Hope you are all doing well. I am getting support groups set up on MySpace and FaceBook, and I am on Twitter @BangorSingleMom. No, you do not have to be from Bangor to follow me. Please sound off here with any ideas for topics to be covered here, or on any of my other pages or blogs. Also, what would you like to see in an online support group? Please, let me know. Have a nice week! Shannon
Raising my daughters alone. No doubt about it. Considering my choices in “men” when I was young, it is likely a good thing that I raised them alone. I shutter to think about how they may have grown up otherwise. I pretend they would have been fine, but recent events seem to indicate otherwise. I loved Zowie’s father, and miss him dearly since his passing when she was a baby, but he had a lot of problems that he could not get over. Skye’s father, whom I haven’t seen since she was young, seems to have his own issues with either reality/honesty. Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful that he has finally started to take part in his daughters life. I am happy for her, and hope that she can be happy knowing him. It is a slow process, but I wish them and their relationship the best. How about sharing a blessing with us. Shannon
Just wanted to pass this along. A piece about Sandy Gerber of Canada that I found on Rachel Tobin’s page. Pretty cool. A great honor for a single mom, indeed. I am sure that she is proud of her accomplishment, with every right. More single moms, in my opinion, should be recognized for everything that they do. A great many of us do own our own businesses, while raising children, taking care of our homes, and helping others. It is great to see someone who is being recognized for her efforts. Shannon
She was a divorced mom of 2 when she started dating Ted Kennedy, who recently passed away. She was trying to keep balance in her life, raising those two children. She was also 20 years younger than Ted. Vickie Reggie married Ted Kennedy, who was very supportive of her being a mom. Senator Kennedy passed away due to cancer, and he will be much loved. He did a lot of good things for people. Rest in Peace Ted. And my condolences to your family. Shannon
This is the month in which single moms everywhere are running around trying to get their children ready for the new school year. Their is so much to consider, so much to do. I would like to make things a little easier for you during the beginning of the the school year by providing you with some great lunchbox ideas. Some of the recipes can be found within tips posts. You will also find a few recipes for crowds that would be great for class get-togethers. How to Use Up Snap Peas and Green Beans Snack Platter for a Crowd #2: Fuits and Veggies Berry Plate for Breakfast, Lunch or Snack, or as a Salad with Dinner Snack Platter for a Crowd #3: Crackers Plus Vegetable Plate for Lunch or Snack Black Bean Soup in the Slowcooker These are all great recipes for providing nutritious, frugal school lunches for your children. Shannon Twitter: @BangorSingleMom
My Frugal Recipes blog has had a plethora of recipes posted this past month. These recipes, mostly healthy ones, will help you to save money on food prep. Their are also many other tips that have been posted this past month. How to Use Up Snap Peas and Green Beans I hope that you enjoy the recipes. The tips will be very helpful in running your kitchen more efficiently. And remember, if any produce goes bad, see if it can be composted. Shannon
I spent yesterday evening with my calendar and a notebook, noting many article titles that I have planned for this blog. Some very exciting things are coming your way. This is the last of the months updates for the single moms articles that I am having published elsewhere. It has been a busy month. Back-to-School in Bangor, Maine: Support for Homeschoolers That was short but sweet, LOL. There will be more posted there, but the links will not be posted until the bottom of the first September article made here. I hope you all have a nice day. I have some green topic articles to write elsewhere today. Shannon Twitter: @BangorSingleMom P.S. I am now writing a column called The Green Momfor Greenandsave.com. This is another extension of the single mom community.
I have made many updates to my blog Living the Low-Income Life this past month that I wanted to share with you. I know that not all single moms are Living the Low-Income Life, but many are. If you are not, you may still find some of these things useful. Happy Reading! Are You A Single Low-Income Mom? Frugal Recipes for Your Enjoyment I am sure that you will enjoy the post. By the way, are your children ready to start a new school year?
As you can tell by previous posts, I consider my daughters to be great blessings in my life. They are awesome girls, and have not turned out as badly as a lot of teens in our area. I am proud of them for that. It is hard for teens to grow up and become responsible adults. There are often road blocks and bumps in the road. Our children will make mistakes, but we will still love them. Shannon
Another Zowie blessing. As mentioned in my last post, Zowie is wise beyond her years. So wise, in fact, that she can sometimes be more mature and responsible than me. That is saying something since I am quite mature and responsible. Zowie is attending her last year of high school, and then will be studying Adolescent Psychology for 10 years. The fact that she feels so strongly about this career is amazing, as many teens really don’t know what they want to do with their lives. Go Zowie! She has a busy year, what with academics, key club, tutoring, project graduation, Upward Bound, college applications, financial aid forms, scholarship searches and all. Share a blessing with us in the comments section. Shannon |
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