How to Pay for College if You Are a Single Mom
July 9, 2011 by allison
Filed under Money, Tools & Tips
Question: I’m a single mother of a teenager. I don’t receive any financial help from my ex and cannot count on him to help with the cost of college for my child. Do you have any advice on how I can pay for my child’s college education? Answer: Don’t be blindsided by college costs. There [...]
New Product: CastCoverz
June 15, 2011 by allison
Filed under Products We Love, Single Moms
Moms, if you have a child in a cast, check out these stylish new cast covers by CastCoverz. CastCoverz is the brand new cover for casts, splints, boots and slings – that adds style! Available in a large variety of designs and fabrics, CastCoverz also prevents snagging and scratching – and is easily removed for [...]
Reducing Holiday Meal Frenzy
June 10, 2011 by allison
Filed under Food and Wine, Food/Restaurants
Is it your turn to host the holiday dinner this year? Lucky You! The holiday season can be stressful enough without the extra added pressure of making one of the “big” holiday meals for 15 of your closest relatives or friends. We wish we could give you an “Easy” button for your holiday meals, but [...]
Save the World and Deduct the Cost
March 31, 2011 by allison
Filed under Travel, Travel Tips & Plan
Planning your next vacation? Plan to take a bite out of global warming, erase some of your carbon footprint, save the whales or create a better habitat for humanity! Volunteer vacations (trips where volunteer work is a big part of your experience) are becoming more and more popular. Brad and Angelina work in New Orleans [...]
The Cougar Phenomenon: From Men to Boys
March 24, 2011 by allison
Filed under Relationships, Sex & the Single Minded Woman
The older woman and the younger man. In France, it’s considered a rite of passage. America has been slower on the uptake, but for a sophisticated woman of a certain age, the boy toy is now as de riguer as the annual nip/tuck. In fact, according to a recent survey by the American Association of [...]
Your New Year’s Mr. Right Resolution
December 30, 2010 by allison
Filed under Finding Mr. Right, Relationships
A new year means that it’s time for new men in your life. Out with the same-old man-ho man-boys, in with some new men who will give you what you deserve: Love, respect, and passion. (Broad hint here: He’s NOT buried under last night’s party favors…) Okay, now for five new year resolutions that will [...]
Become a Volunteer Puppy Raiser and Help the Blind
October 19, 2010 by allison
Filed under Friendships & Family, Relationships
Companionship comes in many forms. Friends, family, social groups and even pets can provide the kind of support that only comes from being surrounded with love unlimited. From the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation’s (http://www NULL.fidelco NULL.org) perspective, one of the best companions is a furry, eight-week old German shepherd puppy. You can’t buy it; but [...]
YOU ARE NEXT by Katia Lief
October 18, 2010 by allison
Filed under Red Hot Reads, Relationships
(http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0061809020?ie=UTF8&tag=sinminwom-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0061809020)Excerpt: Chapter One There was something intensely satisfying about digging bare-handed in the dirt. My gardening gloves were soggy so I’d abandoned them on the cracked cement next to the barrel planter I was filling with orange begonias. By late summer these six plants would be triple in size and the pot would [...]
Chemicals in Food Increases Risk of ADHD in Children
October 11, 2010 by allison
Filed under Great Single Mom Tips, Single Moms
Moms, if your child was recently diagnosed with ADHD or you suspect he or she might have ADHD, the food they are eating could be to blame. A Canadian study done this year proves that pesticides on food nearly double the risk of ADHD (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Adhd) in children? Certain foods and additives (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Food_additives) have [...]
3 Reasons to Take Your Online Banking Relationship to the Next Level
October 4, 2010 by allison
Filed under Money, Tools & Tips
Are you banking online? A recent survey says 80 percent of U.S. online households are. However, if you’re limiting your online account management to checking your balance or reviewing past transactions you are missing out on the biggest benefits of the service. Many people don’t realize that online banking services at most banks and credit [...]
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