Parenthood combined with a career or school and providing
for your family is a challenge. But the good news is that it
can be done! Thousands of single moms make it work every
day! Here are some ideas for ways that allow you, as a
parent, to use what's around you and make the most out of
your time with your child, yourself, and your family.
Simple Ideas Lead to Simple Solutions:
- Take care of your neighbors' pets when they go out
of town for additional income.
- Visit your local Women Infant Children (WIC) office
and apply for assistance. To find the nearest WIC
office, call 1-800-942-3678, or call LifeChoices for
some more community referrals at 1-800-638-1023 or
624-8030.
- Visit surplus, outlet, and thrift stores when
shopping.
- Take care of friends� little ones, or tutor a
friend's elementary student after school for a lower
rate than local centers.
- Sell products at home through Mary Kay (marykay.com),
Jafra (jafra.com),
Avon (avon.com),
Pampered Chef (http://www.pamperedchef.com/),
Tupperware (tupperware.com),
Creative Memories (creativememories.com),
Longaberger Baskets (http://www.longaberger.com/),
and others.
- Check out local garage sale listings in Saturday
papers.
- Clip coupons for the items you need.
- Market any special skills you have:
- During wedding or prom seasons, offer simple
haircuts or up dos, as well as baked goods for extra
cash.
- Dust off that old sewing machine and offer
hemming and simple alterations for extra money.
- Write resumes or edit school term papers for a
small fee
- Get together with other single moms and find out if
they have any other good ideas on ways to make some
additional money.
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Address:
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