by Rich Single Momma on April 5, 2012
It’s no secret that, while beautiful, raising a family can be a financial nightmare. From mortgage payments and utility bills to food costs and school supplies, sometimes the money you owe can far exceed the money you earn. Plus, with the possibility of unforeseen charges draining your savings always looming, maintaining a solid budget and [...]
by Rich Single Momma on March 30, 2012
This week’s Dollar Stretcher Friday contains great tips to help you save time, money, and your sanity! Since the kids and I are going on vacation next week the Vacation Dining on the Cheap is particularly useful to me. Enjoy! Easier Weeding A good time to tackle your yard weeding is after a rain. The [...]
by Rich Single Momma on March 28, 2012
From bunk beds to bicycles, one of the greatest things that we can ever experience is the magic of being a child. This is a marvelous and yet challenging part of our lives and one that parents can have a unique and profound impact on. It is incredibly important that we do want ever is [...]
by Rich Single Momma on March 20, 2012
Want to go green? If you’re looking for ways to reduce the packaging your family sends to landfills, a great place to start is your grocery’s bulk food aisle. If you’ve skipped this aisle because you think it’s only for buying large quantities, think again. “Bulk” refers to how the store offers the product, not [...]
by Rich Single Momma on March 19, 2012
With economic turmoil still affecting a great deal of the world, many people are finding it difficult to spend time on hobbies, luxuries, and vacations. Indeed, taking time off for yourself is far easier if you aren’t worried about expenses, and this limits you considerably when it comes to vacation time, or even time off [...]
by Rich Single Momma on March 16, 2012
There are plenty of ways to stretch your dollar this week. The following are a few tips from readers over at The Dollar Stretcher. I found a few I will definitely be using. Enjoy! Got Stainless? I have a great tip for cleaning stainless steel appliances. Use baby oil on a soft cloth and wipe. [...]