Since they don't have a constant parenting partner, working single moms must often plan their work schedules around their children's schedules, be solely responsible for coordinating child care and be available at all times to meet the needs of their children. Jobs that allow for freedom and flexibility in scheduling, with the opportunity to earn a steady income, tend to be the … [Read more...] about Good Jobs for Single Moms
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Nine Money-Making Ideas Every Mom Should Know About
A few years ago, a group of moms were hanging around the playground and the topic of making extra money came up. Some moms wanted to send their children to a specialized camp; others were saving for a family trip, while others were just looking to make ends meet. After a half hour of groaning, complaining and sulking one of the crafty moms piped up. “We’re all … [Read more...] about Nine Money-Making Ideas Every Mom Should Know About
Sustainable Fashion: Interview With LISSA the shop Founder
Glamorous to many, the fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world. Not just because of the widespread use of pesticides and herbicides to treat textile crops, or the toxic coloring methods that eventually runs off into rivers, but because the fast-fashion industry promotes disposable fashion, cheap clothing that ends up in a landfill sooner rather than … [Read more...] about Sustainable Fashion: Interview With LISSA the shop Founder
GoldieBlox: A New Approach To Engineering For Girls
A friend of mine emailed me a video about a female engineer, Debbie Sterling, who was raising money for her new company. Frustrated that the engineering industry was so male-dominated, she created a construction toy for little girls with the purpose of exposing them to the world of engineering. The video was so heartwarming and inspiring; I immediately wanted the toy for my … [Read more...] about GoldieBlox: A New Approach To Engineering For Girls
NY Fashion Week: Top Secret Tips for Couture on a Budget
Most of us modern moms didn’t have a front row seat to every fashion show in Manhattan this past week. And I know, as a working parent, I certainly don’t have tons of free time to wade through all those fashion blogs to figure out what we’ll all be wearing next fall. First things first: I run a family finance practice. Meaning, I sit down with parents and help them … [Read more...] about NY Fashion Week: Top Secret Tips for Couture on a Budget