Natasha, Author at Epic Mommy Adventures

THE TOP FIVE BEST ONLINE DEGREES FOR SINGLE PARENTS {GUEST POST}

June 15, 2017 No Comments

Providing for a family can be a challenge in today’s competitive market, but doing so as a single unit presents a unique set of challenges. Luckily, there are many online learning programs that cater to the single parent. These degrees offer flexible schedules and the opportunity to improve your earning potential for your family. Here are a few of the best online degrees on the market. Graphic DesignGraphic design is a great route for any single parent with a knack for creative processes. It provides a wealth of flexibility in terms of working for an office or landing a freelance […]

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Single Parents Have All the Love #Sponsored

March 18, 2017 No Comments

*Disclaimer: I received compensation in exchange for writing this post on Mom.me, in celebration of National Single Parents Day. Any parent can agree that parenting is tough. It is a challenging and complex experience that requires every fiber of your being, and although at times you can become overwhelmed and exhausted by it, you would never trade it for the world. Being a single parent is no different. The added level of complexity comes with the fact that you’re handling most, if not all, of the responsibilities of raising your child on your own. National Single Parent Day is the […]

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CONFESSIONS OF AN INTROVERT MOM: 7 TIPS TO SURVIVE RAISING AN EXTROVERTED CHILD

December 7, 2016 No Comments

Before I had Micah, I was the textbook introvert… I made friends quickly and easily, and had outings and such with those friends, but I thrived in environments where I could be alone. I would pass up the opportunity to go out and spend time with family and friends to sit at my sofa alone. On top of the fact that I am an introvert, I am incredibly shy, especially when I’m in mixed company. It’s easy to be myself in front of my friends, but I find it hard to connect with other people. I had an instant connection […]

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Be Good to Yourself: Inexpensive Ideas for Treating Yourself

January 30, 2016 1 Comment

As a single mom, your entire life is wrapped around your child(ren). You don’t have time or energy to think about anything that does not directly impact your child’s life. You ensure that everything runs smoothly so your child can have the best life that they can have. But it’s okay to take a moment to think of yourself too. I want to treat myself big time, but it’s extremely hard to do so right now. Instead, I have to find inexpensive ways to treat myself in small ways on an average day. It makes me feel rejuvenated and ready to […]

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I (No Longer) Resent My Baby Daddy

January 20, 2016 No Comments

If I am completely honest with myself, I can admit that I resented my son’s father for quite some time. We both had a part in making our son, yet he gets to go off and just live his life as he chooses while I had to become a full-time parent and caregiver. I felt that I had to put all of my dreams and goals on hold to be a parent, while he had to do nothing at all. I would replay the feelings of betrayal and frustration that I harbored in regards to our relationship and his lack […]

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Single Parents: Do You Struggle to Get Enough Sleep? Duh, Yes We Do!

January 9, 2016 No Comments

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) recently released the results of the CDC National Health Interview Survey, 2013-2014 with a major finding regarding single parents and sleep: Single parents, especially women, were more likely than adults in other types of families to have short sleep duration, frequently have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, and frequently wake up feeling not well-rested. If you are a parent, you must know that these results are not surprising. If you’re a single parent, you might be reading this and thinking, “Yeah, so what?” Regardless of the reason why you know this is true, […]

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Things to Consider When Choosing a School District

January 6, 2016 No Comments

Micah is headed to kindergarten in the Fall… To say that I’m freaking out would be an understatement…I am completely losing my mind! A lot of it is because I want to make sure that I’m making the best choices for Micah. I want to make sure that I’ve made the right choice in the school district that he will be attending. As I moved around quite a bit when I was younger (especially during high school) and lost the opportunity to make some long-standing friendships, I want to stay still when it comes to Micah. I would like […]

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HERE’S TO BETTER THINGS IN 2016!

January 2, 2016 No Comments

It’s 2016 ya’ll!!! We were at home all day yesterday, all bundled up under the blankets on the 1st day of what could be a great year. Doesn’t that sound like a relaxing way to enjoy the 1st of the year?? To celebrate the New Year, I decided to review some of the things that I focused on in 2015, and how I plan to do things better in 2016. It’s something that I’ve been thinking about for some time, and I got away from my plan for my blog as life got in the way (rightfully so). I intend on changing things […]

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10 EASY & SIMPLE CHRISTMAS EVE TRADITIONS FOR SINGLE MOMS

December 24, 2015 No Comments

I have been particularly out of sorts these past weeks coming up to the holidays. I don’t know why specifically, but I just couldn’t get into the Holiday spirit. But Christmas eve is here, and I’m finally in the mood to relax and enjoy the holidays. I’ve been on staycation all week. It has been a much-needed relaxing experience, especially since for the past few months it has been madness everywhere – work, school, Micah, my mom, life in general. I have had many sleepless nights, and just completely stressed out most of the time. I eagerly awaited the chance […]

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DEAR NEW SINGLE MOM…

October 2, 2015 No Comments

Dear New Single Mom…. As I sit here cuddling my 4-year old son as he drifts off to sleep, I thought of you… I wondered how you must be feeling, what worries you may have, and just all-in-all how you are doing. I wish that I knew you personally so I could embrace you and let you know that it will all be okay. Even on your best day, you may still need that hug for reassurance that you’re moving in the right direction. Because let’s be honest – sometimes we wonder that, right? Only a few short years ago, […]