I am worn out, emotionally that is. Over the last couple of months I have been doing a lot of extra giving, especially to my kids. I love them so much and want them to have the best of me. I want to be emotionally present and assure them of my love and interest in their lives.
It seems the fallout of being a single mom is the need to over express and give abundant reassurance that my kids are okay. They are loved and wanted.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Operation Nurture Mommy: Free and Low Cost Ways to Take Care of Myself without Breaking the Bank
I am worn out, emotionally that is. Over the last couple of months I have been doing a lot of extra giving, especially to my kids. I love them so much and want them to have the best of me. I want to be emotionally present and assure them of my love and interest in their lives.
It seems the fallout of being a single mom is the need to over express and give abundant reassurance that my kids are okay. They are loved and wanted.
It seems the fallout of being a single mom is the need to over express and give abundant reassurance that my kids are okay. They are loved and wanted.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Rich Single Momma's Monday Moments
Daylight Savings Time and Partying
It’s Monday and as usual I’m in a daze. The time change is not helping, especially today. I find myself dragging along and yawning, a lot. But the good thing is that the weather is absolutely beautiful. It’s sunny and warm so going out for lunch helped to revitalize me.
Man it sounds like I was out partying all weekend. Well I was, but not in the way you might think.
Rich Single Momma's Monday Moments
Daylight Savings Time and Partying
It’s Monday and as usual I’m in a daze. The time change is not helping, especially today. I find myself dragging along and yawning, a lot. But the good thing is that the weather is absolutely beautiful. It’s sunny and warm so going out for lunch helped to revitalize me.
Man it sounds like I was out partying all weekend. Well I was, but not in the way you might think.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Wally-World Wrangle: Lessons in Parenting from a Single Mom's Perspective
Children that throw temper tantrums in the store really cannot be blamed. It’s the parent’s fault for letting it get that far. If you know your child is spoiled and you can’t say “No”, why do you bring them to the store?
The other day at Wally-world I saw a kid acting utterly crazy. I mean this girl was at least four or five years old (okay maybe she was a big 3, it doesn’t matter) and was kickin’ and screamin’ in the deli section. Her mother was trying to pick her up off the floor and get her to be quiet. This little girl was getting louder and louder. My no-nonsense mommy radar went up and I was ready to go over there and handle the situation myself. “Ma’am, I’ll handle this since obviously you can’t”, I would have said.
The other day at Wally-world I saw a kid acting utterly crazy. I mean this girl was at least four or five years old (okay maybe she was a big 3, it doesn’t matter) and was kickin’ and screamin’ in the deli section. Her mother was trying to pick her up off the floor and get her to be quiet. This little girl was getting louder and louder. My no-nonsense mommy radar went up and I was ready to go over there and handle the situation myself. “Ma’am, I’ll handle this since obviously you can’t”, I would have said.
Wally-World Wrangle: Lessons in Parenting from a Single Mom's Perspective
Children that throw temper tantrums in the store really cannot be blamed. It’s the parent’s fault for letting it get that far. If you know your child is spoiled and you can’t say “No”, why do you bring them to the store?
The other day at Wally-world I saw a kid acting utterly crazy. I mean this girl was at least four or five years old (okay maybe she was a big 3, it doesn’t matter) and was kickin’ and screamin’ in the deli section. Her mother was trying to pick her up off the floor and get her to be quiet. This little girl was getting louder and louder. My no-nonsense mommy radar went up and I was ready to go over there and handle the situation myself. “Ma’am, I’ll handle this since obviously you can’t”, I would have said.
The other day at Wally-world I saw a kid acting utterly crazy. I mean this girl was at least four or five years old (okay maybe she was a big 3, it doesn’t matter) and was kickin’ and screamin’ in the deli section. Her mother was trying to pick her up off the floor and get her to be quiet. This little girl was getting louder and louder. My no-nonsense mommy radar went up and I was ready to go over there and handle the situation myself. “Ma’am, I’ll handle this since obviously you can’t”, I would have said.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Single Mom's Guide to Bargain Christmas Gifts
I went to Target yesterday to browse. I really like the store and may become a convert if things over at Wally-World gets too crazy. But that’s another article.
Anyway their $1 section is so tempting. The cute little things they have make me what to buy one of each. It’s too easy to spend $50 in that one part of the store. Right now they have there holiday items out. I figure that I can get all the kids in my family two or more gifts easily.
My daughter loves dogs (she’s playing with the idea of being a Vet) and they have so many cute puppy items. There were calendars, pens, pencils, magnets, and notepads. I was tempted to get all of them for her (I love giving gifts) but I have to remember that Christmas will be here soon so I need to just wait.
I did get her a calendar (she was thrilled) and bought a pack of six magnets with pictures of adorable puppies on them. The will be her dogs until we get a real one in the future. I also got my son a couple of $1 books because he is getting into the reading thing.
What did I get for myself? A bra... I know not very exciting but I can never have too many. So I’ll be going back to Target next week to stock up on Christmas gifts for the kids in my life.
With Christmas just around the corner now is the time to get out and get those gifts (while the supply is still good). Of course there is always Black Friday, but if you are like me and hate crowds do your shopping now.
There are other places to get low cost gifts (they will never know it cost $1). Run on over to your local Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and any other "dollar" store. Most kids are more concerned about quantity versus quality so don't be so concerned about buying those overly priced toys (that they will break the same day). Spend that money on several small gifts and watch them scream with glee because they got so much.
Happy Shopping!
Anyway their $1 section is so tempting. The cute little things they have make me what to buy one of each. It’s too easy to spend $50 in that one part of the store. Right now they have there holiday items out. I figure that I can get all the kids in my family two or more gifts easily.
My daughter loves dogs (she’s playing with the idea of being a Vet) and they have so many cute puppy items. There were calendars, pens, pencils, magnets, and notepads. I was tempted to get all of them for her (I love giving gifts) but I have to remember that Christmas will be here soon so I need to just wait.
I did get her a calendar (she was thrilled) and bought a pack of six magnets with pictures of adorable puppies on them. The will be her dogs until we get a real one in the future. I also got my son a couple of $1 books because he is getting into the reading thing.
What did I get for myself? A bra... I know not very exciting but I can never have too many. So I’ll be going back to Target next week to stock up on Christmas gifts for the kids in my life.
With Christmas just around the corner now is the time to get out and get those gifts (while the supply is still good). Of course there is always Black Friday, but if you are like me and hate crowds do your shopping now.
There are other places to get low cost gifts (they will never know it cost $1). Run on over to your local Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and any other "dollar" store. Most kids are more concerned about quantity versus quality so don't be so concerned about buying those overly priced toys (that they will break the same day). Spend that money on several small gifts and watch them scream with glee because they got so much.
Happy Shopping!
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