Holidays on a Stressed Out Budget - Single Parents
I realize that I am somewhere in the middle of those single parents who are much worse off this Christmas than last year and those that are about the same. I honestly feel fortunate to be in the position that I am in regards to finances and I am ... [... more]
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Giving Thanks in 2006 - Single Parents
I am thankful for many things; however, I have to admit that I do not often think about being grateful on an average day in my life. Traditionally Thanksgiving has been about giving thanks for a "bounty" of good fortune, specifically that good . [... more]
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New Year's Resolutions - Single Parents
A brand new year, a clean slate, a fresh start, a new beginning... Not the topic that most of us wants to think about. I know that I hate New Year's Resolutions for two reasons: 1) they saddle us with concepts of success and failure, and 2) I ... [... more]
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A Single Parent's Thanks-giving - Single Parents
Like all of you, I get very tired at the end of the week. Being a single parent is an awesome responsibility that never ends! The job description is endless and constantly changing. Let's not forget that it is generally thankless as well. But as ... [... more]
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Budget Halloween Decorations - Single Parents
Halloween is one of my favorite "holidays" and decorating is definitely a part of celebrating. Tight budgets, however, can put a damper on decorating and celebrating. I have found that homemade decorations can be just as exciting as store- [... more]
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Old-fashioned Halloween Scare Tactics - Single Parents
What is more fun than being scared? Not much! There are haunted houses aplenty at Halloween, but the admission prices keep climbing and single parent budgets can't afford them. So how can you have a hauntingly good time with your kids? Do you ... [... more]
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Free to Be You and Me - Single Parents
Marlo Thomas originally got the idea for the book, "Free to Be You and Me" when she was reading children's books and found that most of the main characters were fairly "perfect." Whether she felt that this was too stressful of a role [... more]
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Thanksgiving Wishes - Single Parents
I believe we all have days when it is difficult to dwell on the things for which we are thankful. At this moment in time, my oldest daughter lives 400 miles away from me and she does not have a phone, so we are not often in contact. This is ... [... more]
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Honoring Our Fathers - Single Parents
Father's Day is Sunday, June 15. A little Father's Day trivia for you: Father's Day was originally celebrated by Sonora Dodd to recognize her father, William Smart, for his efforts in raising six children alone after his wife died in childbirth. ... [... more]
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SAMMY Scholarship - Single Parents
Inspire your students to strive for their highest goals. Encourage them to continue their education. Help them seek opportunities to make those dreams possible. Like all parents, single parents want their children to "achieve more." We are ... [... more]
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Keeping Children Out of Divorce - Single Parents
In most cases, divorce is never "simple." It can be a highly traumatic event for all involved. Especially when children are involved, an amicable divorce should always be attempted; however, this is simply not always possible. I am always ... [... more]
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Halloween on a Shoe-String - Single Parents
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. Call me evil, but there is something about dressing up as someone you are not for an evening and scaring the living daylights out of others, or better yet, getting scared yourself. Several of ... [... more]
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