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Valentine’s Day, the Single Way!

Valentine’s Day. Some couples–well, girls–look forward to it for months. The preparation, the gifts, the sweet little nothings that make the evening special…all that is great, but what if you don’t have a special someone to spend the special day with? Are you destined to waste the night away watching cheesy romantic comedies and stuffing your squirrel cheeks with See’s and Dreyer’s? Are you supposed to put on a happy face until you go to bed, when your big brown eyes will cry until your mascara reaches your chin?

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Singlehandedly Yours….

I’ve always done things on my own. An only child of preoccupied parents, I was left to entertain and care for myself for the vast majority of time. Always independent, always the lone ranger. Youd think that when the leg of my journey as a single mother came around, Id easily adapt. Hmmm..not so much.

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Healthy Easy Meals for Single Working Women

Just because you are cooking for one while on the run doesn’t mean that your meals have to lack nutritional value. While it may seem that your best option is a quick run through the drive thru, falling into this diet-busting habit will do nothing for your overall health. Instead of giving into fast food temptation, try some of these simple and healthy meals that will fit easily into your on-the-go lifestyle.

5 mins read

A Single Mom On Talking the "Big Talk" with Your Kids

It is important to instill in all children a sense of comfort in communicating with their parents. As your child gets older, the questions and struggles that your child needs to address with you become more difficult. The queries dont always have easy answers, but it is important to answer your child as honestly as is appropriate. As the trust and comfort builds in your child, you will realize that it is more comfortable for you, and that the scary, awkward conversations you have been dreading are now completely manageable.