Staying on top of your finances can go a long way toward maintaining a stress-free life as a single mom. Last week, I wrote about how I don’t sacrifice as a single mom and why you shouldn’t either, and I still stand by that statement, but I realize that this is easier said than done. As single moms we must sacrifice some things in order to get everything done in a day. And paying our bills and staying within budget are top priorities. So, to give you some more practical tools

I still cannot believe how much stress I endured during my separation and divorce back in 2014. My friends and family were a constant support through that difficult time. I would not be where I am today without their love. I also unexpectedly found some free and cheap tools that helped me navigate divorce while keeping my sanity and happiness (mostly) intact. Below are these tools. I hope they help you through your divorce as well. Google Calendar My life got pretty crazy, pr

Loving yourself through divorce encompasses all areas of your life, from managing your emotions to self-care and exercise. Refocusing on your health and wellness is a great way to increase your energy and confidence during divorce. I invited Rachel Aldrich Rader to share some tips on how you can create an exercise plan that is in alignment with who you are. She has great advice to help you stress less about exercise and help you create a unique plan that brings results. As a

This article was first published on The HuffPost. Netflix was kind enough to release the first season of Grace & Frankie shortly after my ex-husband and I separated. Somehow the powers-that-be at Netflix knew what I needed most in my life, at that time, was a show about two 70-something women who are going through divorces because their husbands announced they were in love with each other. I devoured that first season over a weekend and couldn’t wait for the next season. All

“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” ― Michael Pollan Divorce is a very stressful time to say the least. And what do we do when we are stressed? If you said "throw all the sweet treats away and hop on the treadmill" then you are a super woman and should start some sort of class or something. I think most of us would say that we tend to eat comfort foods when we are stressed and any fitness plans we may have been working towards are thrown out the window. One way to Love Y