Single Parent Life

Tag: SideHustleJourney

  • How I Stayed on Track With My Side Hustle Goals—Even During a Winter Storm

    How I Stayed on Track With My Side Hustle Goals—Even During a Winter Storm

    When Life Throws a Curveball at Your Plan

    I had a plan. Then nature had a different one.

    I was excited and motivated to start executing my plan to diversify my income. But then, a massive winter storm swept through the Midwest, closing local schools for four days straight. That meant my kids were home—bored, restless, and ready for action—while I still had to work my 9-5 job. Needless to say, that threw a wrench into my week!

    My Freelancing Plan for Week 8: Setting Up for Success

    In my last post, Planning Success: 5 Easy Steps for Single Parents, I created a plan of attack for getting started.

    My focus was on three key areas:

    1. Getting basic supplies
    2. Setting up a system to track time and expenses
    3. Starting this blog

    Let’s see how I did.

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  • Breaking Free: Starting My Journey to Financial Independence as a Single Parent and How You Can Too

    Breaking Free: Starting My Journey to Financial Independence as a Single Parent and How You Can Too

    Does financial freedom feel impossible as a single parent? Here’s how you can change that.

    Sometimes, YouTube videos spark motivation, while at other times they leave you thinking, “Not possible for me.” 

    Lately, I’ve found myself watching many videos about building multiple income streams. I keep returning to this topic every few months, and it’s finally pushed me to reevaluate my situation.

    Single mother working from home while three children engage in activities like coloring and playing, representing the balance of full-time parenting and building multiple income streams for financial freedom.
    Balancing work and family—navigating the journey to financial freedom as a single parent.

    With the state of the economy, my full-time job, and my financial situation, I had to ask myself:

    • As a single, full-time working parent—can you really diversify your income?
    • Do you have the time (or energy) for a side hustle?
    • What happens if you do nothing?

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