Mom 4 Biz

Breaking the silence. Last week, I  realized I’d been silent way too long about the topic of making money online, for single parents. I’ve mentioned it, dropped a few hints along the way, and even found a few interested parties to mention my opportunities too. But, largely, I’ve been silent.

Single parents often need additional income from passive income sources to provide for their family. I struggled with that need for a long time, and depending on what the current cost of living is, I still have need for additional income. (OFTEN!) Whether you’re a single mom with toddlers, who sometimes make you miss work for illness or other important causes, or a single parent of teenagers who need extra “Stuff” your needs are viable. You REQUIRE income and it’s important that you have what is necessary to raise your family.

Consider for a moment if that income were passive, requiring little if any effort on  your part during the week, and could grow to be at least equal to if not greater than your current job. Would that income make a difference in the way you live?

If you’re saying YES! Click on the link above in the upper right hand corner of this blog and sign up for an ezine. I’ll be sending random information out, through the ezine about passive income streams you can add to your weekly income without adding a lot of extra time and effort. Do it once, get paid for a lifetime – is my own motto. I’ll share the options with you.

Women’s Issues Moms Deal With Every Day

Have you ever noticed, as women we have to do the same things over and over again. The dishes, cooking meals, and taking care of home and family are all redundant chores. Besides that, women deal with monthly cycles of bills, schedules, and routines that can’t be escaped. But… There’s one major issue that women Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re searching for an exit from financial and economic frustration,  you might consider refinancing your mortgage. Locating quality finance options as a single parent sometimes means a struggle with the economy and more…But it may be worth the effort.

Consider how a lower interest rate could improve your monthly cash flow. Just one or two percent change could be a real boost to the cash flow, but if you could reduce your payment in the process, would it mean a major difference between feeding the kids and going hungry? Before your credit rating starts to slide from late payments, consider a refinance with lower payment options.

Home mortgage options can be intimidating.

Don’t let the banker scare you into submission. Get the home loan you deserve with options you can pay. There’s more to the process of managing money than just paying the bills. Sometimes you have to seek all options and go with your instincts to pay the bills you need to pay, and receive benefit from your equity to pay them.

Take a different tac and consider refinancing your home during this economic rush, before the credit sharks get you. Network with others to find the best options you can and use them.

When you think of getting an education, you most often are considering the work for the degree you’ll get at the end, not necessarily the amount of work you’ll have to do to learn. But, in all reality, is the work necessary?

If you’re like the average college student these days, you’ve done the work. Getting a degree for the better paying jobs is a formality. Consider for a moment if you could read the book, test out of the class and get the degree? Would you or could you test out and have a degree faster? I’m betting most would, if they knew how to do it.

Here’s an opportunity for you to learn how to get your degree without months and months of work to accomplish the task of learning what experience has already taught you.

Consider Testing Out – will the degree hold the same amount on influence as a degree you spend hours learning to achieve? Of course it will. Just test out is a way to make your experience count.

You know there will be those times when no matter how well you plan, you’re still up at midnight writing on your blog, washing laundry or holding a sick child. Those are the times when you’ll want to hang onto the core values you’ve tucked away inside your heart.

Sharing my inner most thoughts at midnight is like realizing life takes a hit at sunrise. It really does – the moon’s no longer visible, stars stop glowing and the sun takes over the sky. Your thoughts at midnight often veer into unknown and occasionally undesirable territory.

This morning I attended the funeral of a friend. Not just any friend, but a friend in Christ. Her life was tattered like the rest of us, she wasn’t perfect, but she stood steadfast on the principles she believed. Her skills in organizing and keeping a home were second to none, and yet, her home wasn’t a palace in the upper end of town, but a simple home on the outskirts of town where kids could play and dogs could bark without the neighbors complaining. Her home was always open to family and friends.

When I think of friends who have come and gone from my life there are many who stand out. Some have been outstanding friends, persons with lives that appeared to be perfect, and yet… when you look close, their lives were blemished in the same way as mine. Their hearts may have been in the right place, but honestly… they weren’t on the same page as their heart in every step they took.

That’s what midnight blogging is all about. It’s that time when you rethink your values, look over your purpose and review your personal thoughts. Usually, you’ll come to the same conclusion I’ve come to, tonight. Life isn’t what you’re given, it’s what you make of what you’ve got. It’s about being the best person you can be and living well with the hand of cards you’re dealt.

You don’t have to be perfect to be noticed, loved or appreciated. Every person has a different purpose. Consider that for a moment and find yours. It will come to you.

You may be wondering how to get it all done, or by now… you may have given up. However, it is possible to get it all done and still be the greatest parent on the planet. Time management strategies for single parents will help you focus and get the work done, so you can have fun too.

Kids bedtimes -

This is always a key point. Younger children need more sleep, so it’s a good idea to put the kids to bed at 8 PM so you can have some quality evening time to do important things (like take care of you).

Be prepared -

By planning and having a schedule of events, you can pretty much rule out the last minute crisis that other parents face daily. Simply put your schedule and your children’s schedule on a calendar and keep up with the updates and changes. This is really important.

Do night time preps -

Prepare for tomorrow, tonight. Do what you have to do to be ready to leave for your appointments the night before. Be sure you have all your supplies and equipment layed out before you go to bed. It will be ready to grab and go in the morning.

If you work from home… put a list of your to-do items on the desk before you go to bed the night before. It reminds you to clear your desk, and encourages you to have a planned schedule of work. This always promotes efficient work.

 Single parents can be business owners and have some quality self care time too.

New Years Goals – Resolutions Get Lost, Goals Get Accomplished

By Jan Verhoeff

Resolutions end up in a heap on the floor shortly after the New Year starts because we lose interest. We may still want the desired results, but the resolution itself lacks action power.  What to do?

Set goals, using measurable reality steps you can accomplish and reward.

Once you’ve acknowledged your goals by attaining the first step, you’re more likely Read the rest of this entry »

Are you looking for some Good News on the Net? It’s right there on www.Twitter.com with a single Mom starting over with help from friends on the Twitter Social Network. They aren’t pleading for much, just $5.00 to help this single mom with three small children. Currently homeless after leaving an abusive relationship, Daniela stretches the arms of a shrinking world to find solace in a network of strangers.

Can she make it alone? In today’s world she doesn’t have to, there are many reaching out to offer her a helping hand that won’t stop, because she now has access to resources bigger than a Welfare check or the Government of any nation on the planet. She has access to a social network of friends online.

Just think what a few people giving even $2.00 each could do for a homeless single mother and her children?

She’s no longer alone. There are people out there who care about her and now those folks are supporting her wih prayers, encouragement and a few dollars. Most of us spend more than two dollars a day on coffee. Would you miss your morning coffee today if you skipped it and donated $2.00 or $5.00 to help a friend?

We can make a difference if we’re willing to make the simplest changes and reach out with an open hand to give someone more than they have now. It’s an opportunity to give from your heart.

For more – follow http://twitter.com/janverhoeff or search #daniela and get frequent updates.

Quote for the day:

“Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her
sperm, she’ll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she’ll give you
a home. If you give her groceries, she’ll give you a meal. If you give
her a smile, she’ll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges
what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive
a ton of shit.”

This came to me from my friend, Una Barbee, in Ohio. She’s right! Women give back more than they get — men should learn that faster!