[2023 update: my ex and I are now divorced, amicably co-parenting our children, and I consider him a friend. I now do budget meeting as a single mom.] It’s 6:30 A.M on a Sunday morning. Hubby and I stumble out of bed and trudge (quietly!) to the kitchen to start the coffee. It’s time for […]
Amazon Subscribe and Save (and how it saves me time and money!)
I may have mentioned a hundred times a time or two that I don’t enjoy shopping and prefer to procure needed things online. (I’ve even talked about my no spend challenges and things to do instead of shop). One of my favorite ways to stay out of stores and save money, time, and hassle, as well […]
Make Money Donating Plasma
Did you know you can make money donating plasma? Not only do you get a great feeling from helping your fellow humans (more below!), but you can actually make good money doing it. First, why is there a need for plasma and why are companies like BioLife willing to pay you for yours? (Note: this […]
Friday flâner & Frugal Friday
It’s been a while since I posted either a recent frugal accomplishments post or a Friday flâner, so I decided to combine them today. Recent Frugal Accomplishments When we moved from one side of the county to another, I knew that the yard sales would be most excellent around here! Today’s yard sale haul didn’t […]
Amazon FBA Business: make money at home with the largest online retailer
I’m so intrigued by this last post in the series on using your tax refund to start a home business. My guest today is Kim Coghlan. Kim and her husband Perry run an Amazon FBA business. And they manage their business while raising 13 kids! I’ve been following Kim online for many years. Her blog […]
How to Make Money at Home Blogging: 4 moms tell all
This newest post in the series on how to use your tax return to start a business at home is about… blogging! Of course, this one is near and dear to my heart since I’ve been blogging for about 20 years and love it. If you’ve ever wondered how to make money at home blogging, […]
Start an Etsy Business: how to make money from your designs
This is the third post in this series on how to use your tax refund to start a home business. If you’ve ever wanted to start an Etsy business, this interview is for you! Etsy is the marketplace for creative types who want to showcase their goods to the world. Etsy business owners sell all […]
Making Money With Rover
This month, I’m doing a series on how moms can use their tax return to start a business from home. This first interview is about making money with Rover. If you’re unfamiliar, Rover.com is like the Uber of dog-sitting. It matches pet owners with caretakers. Pet lovers go to Rover.com to find someone trustworthy to […]
Use your tax return to start a business at home: interviews with work at home moms
This post is the first in a series. The topic? How to use your tax return to start a business at home. Why am I talking about this? Why Use Your Tax Return To Start a Business at Home? As I have written about before, economic dependence is dangerous. A home business allows a woman […]
Things to Do Instead of Shop: How to Feel Happy for Free
Preview: 12 things to do instead of shop, and a list of things to do to feel happy for free, including a downloadable dopamine menu. Your plan to do a no spend month is going swimmingly… for the first week. Then, it hits you. That creeping, crawling itch. The sight of your favorite clothing store […]