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You Don’t Have to Skip that Family Vacation

Annie — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:58:26 +0000

Money is often tight for single parents, but they still want to take family vacations. You can find ways to cut vacation costs and still have a good time. One major tip is to make as many of your meals as possible. Eating out is pricey wherever you live, but vacation destinations are often even [...]

Single Parents – How to Save Money By Cooking More at Home

Annie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:35:14 +0000

As a single parent, the last thing you probably want to do when you finally get home is cook a meal. It’s often easier to grab takeout or order out a pizza. But, this can become a huge drain on your single parent finances and is often not a very nutritious choice, either. Below are [...]

Money- Saving Tips for Your Single Parent Finances

Annie — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:48:27 +0000

Since single parent finances are often tight, single parents are often looking for ways to save money. One tip is get a 50-50 mindset. Learn how this way of thinking can save you big bucks. The 50-50 mindset involves using only fifty percent of a favorite product. For example, you could mix 50 percent of [...]

Should You Get a Tutor for Your Child?

Annie — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:10:25 +0000

If your child is struggling in school, you may be thinking about getting a tutor. Learn when tutoring can be helpful and when to avoid it. Did your child switch schools or get moved to a more difficult class? In this case, programs like Sylvan learning centers can be helpful because they give assessments that [...]

How to Save Time at Christmas for Single Parents

Annie — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:37:58 +0000

The holiday season is supposed to be one of the most enjoyable times of the year. But, a single parent with an overloaded schedule can find the added obligations of the season to be a struggle. The tips below will help you to get the merry back in your Christmas. Decorating You can have a [...]

Teach Your Kids to Value Hard Work

Annie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:56:57 +0000

There was a time when hard work was seen as virtuous and something to be proud of. Sadly for many of today youngsters, hard work is seen as just that, hard! It hardly surprising when society has fostered a celebrity culture known for shelling out huge amounts to willing participants in return for very little. [...]

Teach Your Kids to Handle Money Wisely

Annie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:50:17 +0000

In the old days, hard work was seen as something to be proud of. These days, many kids see work as hard and not valuable. As a single parent, hard work is part of the package. But, how can you teach your kids to have a strong work ethic? Get your kids involved in the [...]

Help Your Child Cope with the Death of a Pet

Annie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:25:11 +0000

Help Your Child Cope with the Death of a Pet If you have pets, you will inevitably have to deal with the death of a pet. Children of single parents have often experienced much loss in their life, maybe their other parent or at least time with that parent, or possibly their home and friends. [...]

Teach Your Kids to Cook

Annie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:06:10 +0000

Are you usually in a rush to get dinner on the table? Here’s an idea that will help kids and single parents – teach your kids to cook. Kids often think cooking is fun. They like to be creative and enjoy making masterpieces along with eating them. If you teach them that cooking is enjoyable [...]

Speed Dating for Single Parents

Annie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:35:14 +0000

As a busy single dad or single mom, dating can be difficult to find time for. You may have to meet many people before you come across that special someone. With all of your children’s activities, family obligations, work, etc., your nights available for you are limited. Speed dating can be a way to meet [...]