Can Old Girl Dogs Learn New Tricks?

I always thought it would be cool to write a book, doen't everyone?

Well, I had a chance to write an article, not just a paragraph with a photo that was published, but a full blown article. I surprised myself. (Photos in this article not mine) http://www.eyeflare.com/article/imagine-peace-tower-reykjavik-iceland/

My point being, DON'T discount opportunities because you think you can't do new things.... (or some jackarse told you you can't DO anything).

This old girl has learned new things even though life has been tough and certain people have told me that I'm not able to do certain things. Don't Listen to THOSE voices! Let your hobbies blossom... who knows where they will grow!

Increase Your Skills

FREE TYPING LESSONS I never took typing in school because I didn't want to be a secretary. Now, with near everything requiring computer skills, I am learning to type instead of 'hen peck'.... Maybe you will decide to go back to school .. or start college. Maybe you can find a part-time typing job. add one more item to your resume'...

Need Clients for your business??

https://www.thumbtack.com/welcome/ Try this.... new for me too so I'll update later. SO far, this website is user friendly....

A Penny Saved... Is a Penny Earned!

A Penny Saved Me is my BLOG on how to save money.

There are times in life when you can't work... due to illness, transportation, government shutdown, need for babysitting, etc....

Get in the habit of SAVING money and it's almost like making money. You don't get more money to work with or spend, but you can learn how to make that money last longer or to do more things with it.

Check out my BLOG and try a few money saving things. It's also on Facebook, where I started the group.

If you save $2.00 in 15 minutes - you just made $2.00 in fifteen minutes IMHO, That's equal to making $8.00 an hour WITHOUT the WORK. Well, you must make your brain work thinking, but that's a smart way to earn money. Save, Budget, Have more for the same amount of money.

UPDATE

I'm looking into some online work that's family friendly - I'll update as soon as I finish checking it out. I TRY to check everything out myself but some things I just can't. It just takes time sometimes and I'm also a single mom so my time is spread out amongst many things.

Always beware and be aware of everything.

My oldest daughter is having some pregnancy complications and was taken to the hospital late last night - It's been a long day today with a headache but all is okay at the moment with her and baby. Prayers appreciated for them. thanks.

Count Your Skills!

Today, I'm using one of my SKILLS to help someone else.

"Yes, I have VALUABLE SKILLS (talking to my X) even though I am a full-time mother." This JOB was once highly respected....

Even though I am a SAHM (stay at home mom), a single mom and a WAHM (work at home mom), I have valuable skills. Remember the article about how much a mother's worth is valued in today's world IF someone had to hire out all of her jobs for one year?

Yes.... we have value ladies, even though SOME PEOPLE don't bother to see it.... yeah, you know who I'm talking about.

Here's a cute Mom's Value Calculator. I'd love for you to report back your VALUE. :) Mine is $224,262 but there was no option for Homeschooling Teacher. I may have to list myself as a working mom instead because I do tutor ESL and EFl students online, I've taught homeschool for 16 years and counting (LD) and also have a non-profit, and do work for a website. "I AM VALUABLE, YOU JERK!" umm... er, I mean "I AM VALUABLE WORLD!" hehe

You have valuable skills and you can help yourself and others with them. You can crochet like your grandmother? You can sell items on Etsy.com then and make beautiful custom gifts for your loved ones! Write down your skills and go from there into a new way of valuing yourself!

Property Taxes Have You Down?

Do you own your home? Year end property taxes cam't come at a worst time. If you let them get behind several years you could LOSE YOUR HOME! Check with your county assessor's office. If you haven't already, file for HOMESTEAD. It saves you money when you live in your home. I know, it sounds weird but people do rent houses they own , so that's the difference.If you make less than a certain amount (call the office and ask) then you can file for Double Homestead. You may not have to pay ANY property taxes... it's worth checking into... You may be required to give them document copies to prove your income and you may have to do this by a certain time deadline EACH YEAR. Call Monday!

Want a Job Pet Sitting, Babysitting or Elder/Senior sitting?

http://www.sittercity.com/how-it-works.html Here's an idea that I HAVE NOT tried yet... Let me know how it goes if you do.

A single mom that I know, who needs work since her temp job ended, is going to try this website and has said she will let us know how it goes.

https://www.sittercity.com/reg_sitter_1.html A local single mom tried this out because she's looking for work and doesn't have transportation. She said it's user friendly, but they encourage a background check that costs $15.00. She said it would be worth the cost had there been any work available in this area - there wasn't at this time. She said tutoring and exotic animal care is also listed on this website.

Low Cost Internet

Do you Qualify ? http://www.connect2compete.org/cox/ COX is now offering low cost Internet to low income families...who qualify.

Wedding Bells!

We always seem to hear the worst about single moms, don't we?

Well, good news! One young lady who I helped is now married!

She hasn't forgotten about helping though - today she let me know something that may help someone else. Sometimes, we don't even realize the knowledge we have until we put it to action.

She found out that the local library does not charge for incoming faxes. They also don't charge for outgoing faxes to local numbers. She doesn't have a car and needed to get documentation to an office, so she called them and faxed information both ways - for free! She had to walk several blocks to the local library , but that's mush less than a few miles. I don't know if all public libraries have the same policy, but it never hurts to ask.

Keep thinking and trying - there is a way! And when you find it - please share the information. #WeHelpEachOther

How Can You Help When YOU Need Help? CAR

That's a really good question !

I'm helping in my own way... and I'm a single mom that lives on a very tight budget. If I can do this and homeschool, WAHM, SAHM of four - oh the oldest is now a married woman- you can do something to help also. It makes you feel good too! Teach your children to be helpers.

If you are BLESSED with a working car, be thankful and make a point each week to invite a single mom to go to the store with you - groceries are needed often as are other things like feminine pads, diapers, shampoo, soap,toilet paper, etc. If she has kids and you don't want to travel with them, give her notice so she can find a sitter. If she can't find one she trusts, then make it a shopping day when the kids are visiting their dad.

If you can afford it, treat her to a small meal. I can't always afford to do this but I do try.

Treat her as you would like to be treated IF YOU HAD NO CAR. Your car could break down like mine and you will be HER. ALWAYS - always look for a nest that's within walking distance of a grocery store!

Need a Sitter ?

http://www.sittercity.com/

Working at Home Advice

http://www.projecteve.com/make-working-from-home-the-best-decision-youve-ever-made/?utm_content=buffer595df&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=Buffer

Weird Ways to Make a Few Dollars ...or Save a Few.

Make a quiz on Facebook with Quiz Bone App.
Rent out a room with Airbnb.com
Join or make a recycling brigade with TerraCycle... get rid of the trash, recycle and shipping is paid.



CHECK OUT MY PENNY SAVED BLOG for more money saving ideas...

SAVE $$ shopping AMAZON.com with student discount!

SAVE MONEY ON SHIPPING and other things.... AMAZON PRIME FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS !! GREAT DEAL>>>>>>>
http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info?ie=UTF8&refcust=7SSFWFCFFP4CH5SDKQKN22XMCA&ref_type=generic

Good at Genealogy?

Use your talent to hire out to individuals to grow their family tree!

 Church of Latter Day Saints aka Mormon Church is a good resouce. FREE
https://familysearch.org/

Teaching Job ONLINE

Are you good at grammar, speak very well? Apply to be a Community Teacher on italki.com IF you are a Certified Teacher, be a TEACHER at italki.com. You set your pay and schedule, having SKYPE helps, and user friendly interface!

 I'm a new Community Teacher at italki !

Good at Photography?

Try learning and breaking into STOCK photography. I've been a photographer, mostly weddings, and I'm learning new things! I'm not aware of a class for this but go to the website and research!!!! BEFORE you submit your application photos!

Currently I'm looking at Shutterstock.com  and depositphotos.com

DATING ONLINE

You knew this topic would come up eventually....

I'ts been a few years but I will tell you what I learned when i decided to check out online dating.
MOST of the men were pushy about meeting right away! Most were horny looking for sex! Some were very RUDE and inappropriate! Sometimes, this was even the case on Christian dating sites. Some sites say they are free, but only to post a profile then you must pay to read mail. ROMANCE SCAMMERS DREAM WORLD!
BEWARE!  If you are currently using a dating website please give us your HONEST opinion. The last thing we need is more guy trouble!
 I'm enrolled over at Christian Dating For Free - (and it really is free) but there have been numerous scammers. I'm pretty picky so I've not had anything much happen. I've not dated in over 3 years, by choice, so I'm the odd duck.

SWAG BUCKS

It's not REAL money, but you can eventually get real stuff with it. If you like to watch videos, do surveys, take polls, etc... then you might like this. I believe if you do this whenever you're bored then in a year you may have enough swagbucks for a gift!

AMAZON MECHANICAL TURK

If you're pretty handy with a computer and willing to learn new things, try this out. You can make money but jobs are .01 cent and up.  If you're at home a lot and have a couple of free hours then have a look. Must have bank acct. I'm in my first week of this job and it's pretty interesting. I've made just under $20 so it's part-time and for extra cash. NOT for beginning computer people.

Online Jobs Info.

Post jobs you yourself have done and that are safe, valid and appropriate.
All users BEWARE!

SINGLE MOMS LINKEDIN PROFILES

Post links to your profile here. Introduce yourself!

MARY KAY SOLD BY SINGLE MOMS

Post links to your online store here. Introduce yourself!

AVON SOLD BY SINGLE MOMS

Post links to your online store here. Introduce yourself!

 Really trust the person who signs you up, because they can acess your webstore and make orders .. I talked to AVON at length yesterday via phone about this security problem. They are working to get it resolved. Update when they answer my request.....

My online Avon store link. If you want to join, message me directly . if you click on the link in my webstore, it might not credit me with your membership. That needs to be fixed also!!

Thanks
Elaina

http://www.yourAvon.com/elainamc

SINGLE MOM BLOGS

Post links to your BLOG here. Introduce yourself!

CRAIGSLIST POSTINGS BY SINGLE MOMS

Post links to your Craigslist post here. Introduce yourself!

eBAY STORES OWNED BY SINGLE MOMS

Post links to your eBay store here. Introduce yourself!

AMAZON MARKETPLACE STORES OWNED BY SINGLE MOMS

Post about your Amazon MarketPlace Store here. Introduce yourself!

ETSY SHOPS OWNED BY SINGLE MOMS

Post your Etsy Shop links here! Introduce yourself!

How Can We Help Each Other?

I've been trying to find a venue to place this page and so far I'm not very satisfied with what I found. I'm hoping this works out well here...

PLEASE POST if you have an online business! You MUST be a SINGLE MOM !! If you post more than once on the same link, you may make people GRUMPY! Can't have that, no....

Let's try it out and go from there...

so COMMENT ON THE ONLINE BUSINESS THREAD if you have an online business that you want to promote.

COMMENT ON THE ETSY THREAD if you have an ETSY SHOP. 

etc...

Let's try to keep this as organized as possible, because I'm a bit anal. THANKS!

 Here Goes!

 Oh, you should say something about yourself too and how we can find you on Social media! 

COMMENT HERE ABOUT THREADS NEEDED IF YOU CAN'T FIND A PLACE FOR YOUR BUSINESS>