Just seven years ago we were in the same situation. Family of five, unemployed, and wondering how we were going to make ends meet. Our kids were 1, 3, and 5 and all home during the day so I couldn’t work, either. After six months of job hunting, unemployement wages, food stamps, and government healthcare, […]
The Week The Blog Stood Still…Summer Edition
It’s been a fantastic summer. And I’m not just talking about all the fun things my kids have done like summer camp, art camp, soccer camps, or family vacation trips out of town. The summer has also been FANTASTIC on the blog! I’ve had guest posts, stories and original content scheduled every week for months… […]
A Holiday Break…
Wow, what an amazing month it has been here at the Made to Mother Project; full of touching and inspiring adoption stories! And now I’m EXHAUSTED! I realized after writing a holiday/birthday post for the Portland Moms blog just how much this time of year takes it out of me. Between two of my three […]
Stress Buster Tips for Single Moms – Guest Post by Holly from Bonza Brats
Feeling the stress of being a single mom lately? Don’t succumb to it! You can fight it. You are unbeatable. You can whip up a magical dish with your amazing culinary skills. You can make the chaos inside the house disappear in matter of minutes. With just one kiss, you can even make your little […]