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Cutting Grocery Costs without Cutting Nutrition
Simple, healthy, and affordable ways to weather the rising price of food
by Karen Collins, R.D., American Institute of Cancer Research
Grocery prices are projected to increase again in 2008 – that’s following 2007’s highest annual increase in 17 years. But surviving these tough economic times doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good nutrition. Some simple strategies can help you cut food costs and eat more healthfully, too.
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Some things should never be said...
by Kristyn Kusek Lewis
What Not to Say About Someone's Appearance
Don’t say: “You look good for your age.”
Why: Anything with a caveat like this is rude. It's saying, "You look great―compared with other old people. It's amazing you have all your own teeth."
Instead say: “You look great.”
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7 love rules you need to break
‘Cosmopolitan’ magazine lists nonconventional tips for happier relationships
These relationship secrets go against conventional wisdom, but “Cosmo” believes in shaking things up. Colleen Rush shares seven new rules for today's relationships:
Just because you’ve always done something one way doesn’t mean it’s the right way. Remember how much your life improved when you finally gave up super-low-rise jeans, dating only bad boys, and dial-up modems? Relationship experts say that ditching the following seven love rules can be just as liberating — maybe more.
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Holding Her Head High
Actress Janine Turner Inspires Single Mothers
New Book Uncovers Moving Stories of Single Mothers Throughout History
by Janine Turner
Nashville, TN – History yields to all types of mothers. Helena Augusta, abandoned single mother of Constantine, helped forever change Christianity. Widowed single mother Belva Lockwood would become the first female presidential candidate in 1884. And Harriet Jacobs, a slave, chose to live in a small airless attic for 7 years so her children could have freedom while diligently fighting for her own freedom and her children's safety.
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Single Mom Dating Tips from Ms. Single Mama
I have been a dating single mom for over two years now.
And the first thing I can tell you is this - it's not easy. First you have to get past your divorce, the heartbreak, the anger and the tears. And then, once you are finally ready to get back out there, you have to factor in the kids and their feelings.
Here are a few of my single mom dating advice articles that are a good base. Start here and then come back to my blog every day, because as you'll soon see - I'm learning as I go!
Ms. Single Mama advises on How to meet men as a single mom and date them, The good stuff: falling in love as a single mom, The not-so-good stuff: breaking up as a single mom.
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Single Moms - find here resources on financial aid, scholarships, help with basic needs, food, prescription drugs, health care, housing, legal info, and much more...
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Silent Tears: A Journey Of Hope In A Chinese
by Kay Bratt
SILENT TEARS provides a rare glimpse inside the walls of one such orphanage. Bratt chronicles her fight to slowly bring about important changes; nurturing the children, donating necessary supplies (soap, baby powder, wipes, diapers, clothing), increasing the number of volunteers, raising money for medical procedures, and building trust with the orphanage workers. She traces the emotional hurdles, psychological trauma, and daily frustrations she faced as she fought against the Chinese bureaucracy and tried to change the social conditions for these marginalized children.
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More Single Moms Caving in to be the "Cool Mom"
by Angela Thomas
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In Knoxville, Tennessee - A recent study by the University of Maryland says today's single mothers, who head of 14 million single-parent home in America, spend less time with their children than mothers did 40 years ago.
Bestselling author, nationally acclaimed speaker and single mother, Angela Thomas says a result, women raising familites as a single parent are often guilt-ridden. Ask any single mom and she'll say no matter how much she does for her kids, it is never enough.
Thomas, whose new book, My Single Mom Life: True Stories & Practical Lessons for Your Journey (Thomas Nelson Inc., May 2007), chronicles her life as a single mom, says these guilty moms often feel pressure to become "cool moms" rather than grounded, string parents.
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An Immeasurable Power
by Radenko Fanuka
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21st Century’s Woman - Author of Reflections: Personalizing Life, Nature, Man and God
In this, 21st century, I believe that a woman will make great, giant contributions, or steps. Our powerful, wounded nature, our freedom, and our health, have for too long been asking us, as well as telling us, some unanswered questions, “Why, and why not? A power, which can make a successful step against MOTHER NATURE’S power, earth’s soil, women and sun, doesn’t exist, and it hasn’t been born yet.
This power, earth’s soil, women and sun, is embodied into one body, and it is an inseparable piece, and no matter how it is positioned, or turned, physically or mathematically, it is a piece which holds together all life. It is this power which cannot be separated, or torn apart, unless life on earth is destroyed. This is nothing more, or less, than nature’s power and truth.
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True Stories of False Memories
by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson
authors of Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)
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False memories allow us to forgive ourselves and justify our mistakes, but sometimes at a high price: an inability to take responsibility for our lives.
An appreciation of the distortions of memory, a realization that even deeply felt memories might be wrong, might encourage people to hold their memories more lightly, to drop the certainty that their memories are always accurate, and to let go of the appealing impulse to use the past to justify problems of the present.
If we are to be careful about what we wish for because it might come true, we must also be careful which memories we select to justify our lives, because then we will have to live by them.
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I Thought It Was Just Me
by Brené Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.
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Shame manifests itself in many ways. Addiction, perfectionism, fear, and blame are just a few of the outward signs that Dr. Brené Brown discovered in her six-year study of shame's effects on women. While shame is generally thought of as an emotion sequestered in the shadows of our psyches, I Thought It Was Just Me demonstrates the ways in which it is actually present in the most mundane and visible aspects of our lives -- from our mental and physical health and body image to our relationships with our partners, our kids, our money, and our work. We live in a culture that tells us we must reject our bodies, reject our authentic stories, and ultimately reject our true selves in order to fit in and be accepted.
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On Becoming Fearless Book
by Arianna Huffington
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What are you afraid of? Being assertive? Looking fat? Getting older? Going broke? Are you afraid for your children? Afraid of losing love? Afraid of leading the charge? Whatever your fear, women everywhere confront the same fears every day.
Enter Arianna Huffington, bestselling author, Internet entrepreneur, journalist, mother, and one of the most influential people in America. She believes that conquering fear is crucial to living a full life and to making a difference in the world, and in this powerful and daring manifesto, she inspires us to take on the task. Huffington is fearless but not by nature; she's had to learn to overcome her fears and relies on these hard-won lessons every day.
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The Incredible Ink of Spirit
a Spirituality.Com commentary
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It was a kind of salute—showing each other their purple finger tips. A salute to individuality, to oneness, to the Power from above. Iraqi citizens submitted willingly to dipping their fingers in purple ink to ensure no double voting in the joy of voting freely for the first time in decades. Tears flowed, smiles broadened and shouts were raised—not just in Iraq, but all across the globe.
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A Mother’s Mission
by Laura Cleverly
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When I was younger I used to dream of the children I’d have. I figured I’d always be married and maybe even be fortunate enough to be a stay-at-home mom in a cute house with a white picket fence. Life really throws you a curve ball every now and then. Being a single mother and not being able to travel, I asked people to bring the world to my son. I reached out to people and asked them to mail their vacation photos and postcards to Colton- to show my son the beauty of this world before he loses all his sight. Be grateful that no matter how hard things might be for you, at least your kids have sight. Don’t waste your time dreaming of that white picket fence and perfect life. The “best” thing you could get in life are healthy children who will be able to witness the beauty of life forever.
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Practical Guidelines for Living More Completely In the Now
by Richard Moss, MD - Author of The Mandala of Being: Discovering the Power of Awareness
Sources by Amanda Bach
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The Mandala of Being shows us why and how we habitually obstruct our innate potential for what Richard Moss calls radical aliveness, a life of authenticity, overflowing energy, and joy. In these pages, Richard Moss gives us an effective practice that is readily incorporated into day-to-day life. It illustrates that there are in fact only four places our minds ever go when we leave the Now -- the past, the future, judgments of ourselves, and judgments of others. It allows us to trace precisely the path we have taken away from our most authentic and essential being whenever we are not fully present, and simultaneously shows us the way home. Drawing from his profound self-realization and more than three decades of working with people of diverse backgrounds, Richard Moss accompanies and encourages the reader on a journey toward freedom from fear and any other limiting or threatening feeling.
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Here's A Book That Provides Help, Hope & Healing for Single Moms...
by Cassandra Mack - Author of The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom
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A new book by motivational speaker, author, women's empowerment coach. Cassandra Mack contains life-changing insight, empowerment tools and practical advice for single mothers who are actively seeking ways to let go do the things that drain them, align their thoughts and habits with the things that bring joy and live their best lives. Addressing such issues as: surviving tough times, avoiding unnecessary drama, transforming yourself for greatness, getting serious about your success, practical prosperity, helping your children get what they need to thrive, escaping the superwoman trap, getting ready for real love and how not to be bitter baby's mama. The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom, is sure to be of great comfort and value to any woman whose journey has taken her to single motherhood.
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A New Years Resolution: Building A Bridge with Your Former Spouse
by Michele Germain - www.thejillprinciple.com
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What happens when you interact with your former spouse? Are you angry, fearful, upset and defensive? Or are you centered, focused and neutral? Are you proactive or reactive? Do you have your business hat on, or are you the scream machine? Are you reminded of your unresolved feelings you are still harboring? Do you find yourself upset the rest of the day after an interaction? Are you worried about the children and wondering how they are going to do with the divorce or breakup? You look ahead and realize you have a job to finish. Raising your children. And this requires a relationship with your former spouse. It is called co-parenting post divorce.
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Success Thinking
by Devlyn Steele - Life Coach Advice
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If you think success, success will happen. It sounds like magic, success thinking, but that is exactly how it works! Before anything is realized in our lives, it is preceded by a thought. If you want shoes, you first have to think shoes. If you want to eat, you first think food. Without the thought, no action is taken and nothing is realized. In life, if you want success, you have to learn how to think successfully.
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A Simple Way to Feel Better and Be More Attractive
by Devlyn Steele - Life Coach Advice
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As we rush through our busy days accomplishing our tasks– work, kids, shopping, cleaning, and eating on the go, we often complain that we don’t feel good. There is a simple and effective way to feel better throughout the day and be more attractive. All you have to do is smile more. Smiling changes your attitude, whether you realize it or not. If you have any doubts, the next time you feel down, start smiling and thinking positive thoughts and see what happens.
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Change... Can Yield Growth and Self-Discovery
by Connie Glaser
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Most of us did not grow up in such a change-friendly atmosphere. In fact, it's fair to say that we tend to fear, rather than welcome, change. Part of the reason is that change can all too often seem threatening. This, of course, says more about our belief in our own abilities than it does about whatever situation we may be facing. Unfortunately, it sometimes seems that human nature, whenever we are faced with change, automatically focuses on the possible risk rather than on the reward.
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To SingleMom.com, please share my story
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I'm one of those afghan women who been abused in united state for almost 11 yeas same way as other afghan women in Afghanistan. I couldn't even make any different between living in U.S. and Afghanistan till one of my neighbor met me at grocery store. I really do need support and if I get support from you all, I might be the best example for all afghan women's freedom and they all will see their dreams come true as mine.
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What Do Successful Moms Do? They Inspire!
by Christiane Holbrook, M.A.
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We all want to succeed in our businesses! We want to be financially independent. We want to make a difference, find fulfillment and use our gifts. But we also want to be there for our kids. What most of us don't realize is that we can have both: an opportunity to make a huge difference in the world and to be a great positive influence in our children's lives. And it all starts with being a role model for our children.
If we want to inspire our children to greatness we, ourselves, must dare to be great. If we want them to experience lives that are full of fun, joy, fulfillment, challenges and rewards, we must make an example of our own lives.
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Baby Steps or Giant Leaps
by Jennifer Snyder
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As summer days drew to a close this year, I found myself feeling not quite satisfied and at loose ends. I recognized that uncovering the cause of these feelings would require me to stop and take note, but I was willing to give these sluggish feelings the attention they deserved. My heart and head had been sending distinct messages, and it was time for me to listen.
What baby steps would feel like giant leaps toward getting unstuck, and bring you closer to your personal definition of success?
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Rebuilding: Being Authentically “You”
by Jennifer Snyder
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I once read a fascinating, but all too realistic, story about a woman who opened her closet door and out tumbled various pieces of sporting equipment and memorabilia. While these possessions represented the last decade of her life, she didn’t realize until putting them all away that she felt no connection to anything in her closet. You see, this poor woman had put aside her own interests for the hobbies of a long line of significant others. Standing before her newly straightened shelves, she recalled relationships with Partner A in the water skis, Partner B in the bicycle helmet, and Partner C with a paintball gun. She asked herself, “How could I have given up so much of myself so that nothing in my closet reflects my own interests?”
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The Secret to this Famous Singer's Success
by Jason Gracia
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It seems the longer think we have, the longer we put off living the life we see in our heads. You know what I'm talking about. The way you wish things were. Not that you want everything to change, just a few areas of your life. And because you feel like you've got some time to kill, you'll get to it.
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The child I never held
by Kate Oyer from Spirituality.Com
I was 20 years old the summer I became pregnant. She was my first child. But it was hard to be happy about it. I was unmarried. Although the father and I had recently become engaged, we weren't married yet and this pregnancy was the result of our first sexual encounter.
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Lifted up by an angel at the corner church
by Eileen Stoecklin from Spirituality.Com
Early on in life, I had a first-hand lesson in loving my neighbor as myself.
It came at a tough time. I was single and out of work-my broken-down car made it hard for me to find a job. I had no TV, no phone and often no food. My alcoholic sister, who lived next door, had a baby to care for. She often used her food stamps to buy beer and drink her problems away.
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My relief prayer for Southeast Asia
by Michelle Boccanfuso from Spirituality.Com
"Where are my children?'' she asked. ''Where are they? Why did this happen to me? I've lost everything.'' Of all the reports I read on the aftermath of the tsunamis in Southeast Asia, this one resonated so strongly with me. According to an Associated Press story Absah, a 41-year-old mother, was searching the city of Banda Aceh for her 11 youngsters.
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Utility Prices are Significant Expenses
by Randi Lynn Millward
I don't know about you, but my electric bill is sky-high. I've been running around the house unplugging everything in sight so as not to incur charges from my appliances using "phantom energy".
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Because you are somebody special!
by Annette Bridges
Since my trip to Italy, my husband and I have enjoyed a delicious breakfast routine that often includes French toast, fresh fruit and a yummy cup of cappuccino.
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Our Friendships
by Laurie Cesario-Overton
We all have those days when we get overwhelmed and it seems like every
time we turn around there is another problem.
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3 Money Rules for Stay-at-Home Moms
As we all know, life is unpredictable. We lose jobs, get divorced and even become widowed...
Here are three steps stay-at-home parents should take to better manage their own and the family’s finances.
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You May Have Too Much Debt But You Also Have Options
How Life Works
If you feel like you're in over your head with personal debt, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have become overextended, many as a result of easy credit and the recessions. Credit cards, medical bills, personal loans and raising interest rates do not make a good financial mix.
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Could fat babies mean fat toddlers?
A new study from Harvard Medical School found that babies who gained weight quickly had a sharply higher risk of obesity. The study followed close to 600 babies and found those in the top quarter of weight for their length at 6 months had a 40 percent higher risk of obesity by age 3 than smaller babies.
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Offer to barter
Dr. Marie - Advice for Pet Owners
A vetʼs office is a business that requires a lot of
services. In many cases your vet may be willing to
barter in exchange for veterinary services.
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How to Find the Best Car Loans for Single Moms
Financial Advice for Single Moms
The best car loans for single mothers might be just around the corner at your local car lot.
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Crystal Bowersox - A Single Mom And A Real American Idol
Read how the amazing Crystal Bowersox. the runner-up of American Idol Season 9, handles fame and life as a single mom, raising her 17 month old son.
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5 Ways for Single Moms to Save Money
Single moms are always looking for ways to save money, and for good reason... It’s important to find ways to cut corners on the little things that perhaps you don’t think about too often, because those are usually where your biggest money drains are.
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Suze Orman's Recession Rescue Plan - helps you survive in times of financial crisis
OPRAH.com
Do you know what your family would do if you lost your job - or worse, your home? Financial expert Suze Orman is ready to help you devise a recession rescue plan to survive - and possibly thrive - during this deepening financial crisis...
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Your Just-in-Case Emergency Plan
by RealSimple
Who do you call if you can't make it home in time to meet the kids' bus? Who do
you trust to take in your mail when you're on vacation? Who do you trust with
the extra set of keys to your house?
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How to save $10,000
By Liz Pulliam Weston
If you were hoping for a list of small tweaks you could make in your spending to save $10,000 a year, sorry.
The reality is that $10,000 is a lot of money. And saving big money usually means making big changes in the areas where we spend the most, such as: Housing, Transportation, Food.
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The Super, Sexy, Single Mom on a Budget
by Renee Rayles
A quick reference guide designed for the busy, single mom who has
little time to read while running the mom taxi, cooking dinner, helping with homework, and trying to fit in a date night every now and then.
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Single Mothers &
Male Role-Models / Mentors
Single mothers carry an enormous load of responsibility, especially those having sole and/or primary custody of minor children. They nourish, they nurture, they teach, they discipline, they shelter, they protect, and they provide… all without the assistance of another equally-invested adult.
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Mom's Obesity Raises Newborn's Heart Risk
from the National Institute of Health
The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that her newborn baby will have a congenital heart defect, a new study suggests. The finding raises concerns because 1 in 5 women are obese at the start of pregnancy in the United States.
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The 10-Ingredient Shopping Trip
By Tara Parker-Pope and Mark Bittman
... In his latest “How to Cook Everything” segment on the Today Show, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman makes it surprisingly easy to cook a week’s worth of dinners with just a 10-ingredient shopping trip.
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Your 5-minute guide to protecting your identity
20 steps to protect yourself from identity theft, and seven ways to clean up things if you become a victim.
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Single Moms in the News
6 Best Celebrity Single Moms
Read about Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Michelle Williams, Reese Witherspoon, Kimora Lee Simmons, Mary-Louise Parker... read more
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
by Jeff Kinney
For those wondering why tween boys don’t read very much, the answer is that more books aren’t like this...
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Get more self-confidence
Psychiatrist Gail Saltz and body language expert Janine Driver discuss ways to gain more confidence.
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Teens Report Parental Inattention to Their Important "Rites of Passage" has high price tag
by Amanda Bach
Almost half of America’s high school teens report parental inattention to what they consider to be key transitions during their adolescence, according to a SAAD.org study released. The study suggests that this lack of timely parental involvement in important “rites of passage” comes with a high price tag: the potential for dangerous behaviors that can lead to illness, injury, or death as teens seek alternative milestones to demonstrate growing maturity and independence.
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HowToDoThings.com
Is resource with a multitude of "How-To" topics. For instance, single moms can find helpful information about family life with informative articles on the topic of "Building a Family". HowToDoThings.com presents expert-contributed information on a wide variety of family-related topics, including adoption, pregnancy & birth, parenting, and celebrating family events. Some of our most popular articles are on subjects like "How to Understand a Fetal Monitor", "How to Prepare for Breast Feeding while Pregnant", "How to Set Up an Inflatable Birthing Pool", "How to Choose Nanny Agencies", and "How to Buy Infant or Baby Cribs".
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