Times are tough. With the rate at which prices are skyrocketing, managing a budget is as easy as herding elephants running on a rampage. How to upgrade your wardrobe when you are budget-constrained? Before one month safely slides by, the next steamrolls right in with bills, grocery lists, and the never-ending list of supplies for your…
Morning sickness and heartburn are two common discomforts of pregnancy, but did you know that some expectant mothers also experience varicose veins? This is because the maternal vascular system undergoes significant changes during pregnancy. Blood volume increases dramatically to support the fetus, and the growing uterus presses on abdominal veins, which hampers the return of…
According to the American Payroll Association, 74% of American workers live paycheck to paycheck. If you are a single mother, your odds likely are higher. That means a majority of parents would struggle greatly if their paycheck was delayed or would not be able to take care of a large emergency expense leading them to…
You would think that being able to work at home as a mother would be a win-win situation. You have the freedom to choose when you work while also being at home where and when your kids need you the most. On the contrary, however, working at home comes with its challenges. Try as you…
A growing number of people are deciding to reclaim their freedom by working from home, either by running their own business or taking on a remote job position. Working when you want, where you want, and how you want attracts many of us who are sick of the rigid structure of traditional 9-5s. However, the whole…
Raising kids is busy work, and as moms, we don’t ever get too much time for ourselves. Everything we do is tailored around looking after our kids- making sure they have what they need and they are where they need to be, so our own wants and needs are often put on the back burner.…
2019 is winding down, and for most people, that means reflecting on the months past and preparing for the months ahead. Unfortunately, however, many people have big dreams about things they’d like to accomplish but fall short just a few months into the new year. While there are a number of factors that play into…
Even if you don’t follow politics, it’s hard to get away from what the pundits on the television call “the healthcare debate.” Every day it seems like the country’s health care system is being used as a pawn by some politician or another. The GOP has been threatening to repeal the Affordable Care Act since…
Motor vehicle accidents pose a fatal threat and have the potential for severe legal consequences. In the United States, more than 4,000 people die every year due to truck-related crashes. Every 12 minutes, a person dies in the US, and every 14 minutes, someone becomes disabled because of a traffic accident. Losing a child to…
Everyone knows that most home improvements actually pay off in the end, not only by adding value to your home but also by making it possible to get more for your home on the open market when you want to sell. Perhaps you may be expecting a little one, and space is already tight. Making home…