December 2008

Guest Post – Get Your (Financial) Life Right in 2009

by Rich Single Momma on December 18, 2008

Today’s post comes from Tara Jefferson from The Young Mommy Life. She is an excellent writer and motivator as well as mommy to two little ones. She can relate to the single mom life because she used to be one but she is not afraid to reach back and encourage us who are still in [...]

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Side Hustle Series: Ironing and Mending

by Rich Single Momma on December 17, 2008

This entry is part 9 of 15 in the series Side Hustle

A little while ago I gave some thought to start an ironing service. I actually like ironing better than any other clothing maintenance tasks. It all started with my dad who taught me how to iron his shirts and pants to a crisp. The starch had to be heavy so that the pants would stand [...]

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Cooking in Bulk to Cut Cost

by Rich Single Momma on December 16, 2008

As promised here is the post from Guest Blogger Margo Posnanski. She shares great tips for saving money by cooking in bulk. We joined the Twittermoms blog swap and came up with these posts. Enjoy! It’s getting cold here in Kansas City and the last thing I want is to have to trudge to the [...]

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This week on Rich Single Momma – Guest Bloggers

by Rich Single Momma on December 15, 2008

This week on Rich Single Momma I’ll feature two guest bloggers. Tara Jefferson blogs over at The Young Mommy Life, where she discusses her life as a young mom. She will share tips on how to have a better life in 2009 by setting goals for your finances. I’m looking forward to hearing what she [...]

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Cash-Strapped Gift Giving Ideas for Single Moms

by Rich Single Momma on December 15, 2008

A great way to give gifts inexpensively is to make them. Over the years I’ve made different things to give to family and friends when I was short on cash. I talk about one thing I did over at 31 Days of Holiday Crafts. It’s easy and brought 12 months of delight to everyone who [...]

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Single Mom Public Enemy #1 – Money (Not Enough)

by Rich Single Momma on December 14, 2008

Money was the biggest problem I faced as a single mom, especially in the early days of motherhood. I was constantly worried about how I was going to pay for food, gas, rent, and clothes. The basics needs of our lives couldn’t be met without a lot of worry, juggling, and praying. Occasionally I got [...]

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