One of the big things I’ve had to be careful about with our limited income right now is grocery shopping. It’s one of those expenses I have some control over. Grocery stores can be tricky, though. They’re full of temptations for the hungry shopper. 1. Bakery and deli smells....
One of my biggest challenges right now in working at home is dealing with my 3 year old son. He’s in a massively clingy phase right now. Not just out in public, although that makes it worse. All day long, even at home. He can be distracted for a...
As a work at home parent, one of the things I find most challenging is deciding what my time is worth. I don’t do freelance work often, but when I do it is very easy for me to ask for too little. It’s a part of why I don’t...
I love being able to be at home with my family. It’s tough having one person earning the bulk of the income but it can be done. Here are some tips I’ve found that really help. 1. Remember what you’re saving. Two incomes are not always significantly better than...
Whether you’ve been a stay at home mom for a while or are just starting out, this is one of those questions that can really hit you hard. Going down to a single income as a family is quite a tough choice in most cases. And in the current...