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How I Went From Laid-Off To Gainfully Self-Employed In Seven Months (Part One)

My buddy Fran asked me how in the heck did I go from being laid off, to making roughly $40K as a work-at-home mom one year later. And I didn't have an answer for her at that time, because honestly, I didn't know how it happened. 2011 is a bit of a blur for me, as I was on my grind mode 24/7. If I wasn't sleeping, I was working. Nonstop. I was editing books and writing blog posts and managing other … [Continue reading...]

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The Mystery Behind My $50-A-Week Grocery Budget

When I posted a couple weeks ago that I spend $50 a week on groceries, y'all started hitting me up hard and heavy. "Um, do share your secrets!"  "Dang, I wish!"  "Teach me, Tara. TEACH ME!!"  And really, I don't have any magic secrets. I just don't spend the money. LOL. But if you want something a little more specific, here it is: About every six weeks or so, my husband and I go … [Continue reading...]

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2012: The Year We ALL Rise Together

So I've been plotting and thinking and planning and prepping for 2012. I got laid off at the end of 2010, so 2011 was a year of "yes" to anything and everything to make sure I could pay my bills and provide for my kids. I learned a lot of lessons, business and otherwise, and I'm looking forward to putting them into practice this year. My biggest lesson is that no one has all the answers … [Continue reading...]

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2012 Goals

I figure if I put them here, it will help keep me accountable, right? Save $200 per month. Commit to one Sunday a month making freezer meals to help cut down on eating take-out. Go to the rec center 3x per week for a 45-minute workout (minimum). Write every day. Every. Day. Launch series of BlogMama workshops. Get two speaking engagements by the end of 2012. Raise $500 for the YML … [Continue reading...]

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Introducing {Fat Wallet}, A New Series On Saving Money and Finding Deals

                        Ever since I became self-employed, I have a new appreciation for money. I was working hard before, but having to constantly hustle to make the mortgage every month makes you put your Starbucks habit in a new light. I want to make sure we all find ways to make our money stretch, … [Continue reading...]

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I’m a WAHM – Why Do I Feel Guilty About Sending My Son To Preschool?

The most popular misconception about work-at-home moms is that we don't work. Or rather, we work, but only for a little bit each day. They figure the rest of the day is spent watching TV or cleaning or cooking or hanging out with friends. This could not be further from the truth. I've never worked as much in my life as I have in the past year. I told my husband recently that I am by far the … [Continue reading...]

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7 Places To Find A Work-From-Home Job

I've written about my life as a work-at-home mom and I just want to say - I hope I didn't scare you off. Yes, it takes a lot more organization and patience and drive to continue to do this day in and day out. I have to know when I can work, when I need to be paying attention to the kids (which is all the time), how I'm going to run errands and make all my deadlines without breaking a … [Continue reading...]

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Breaking The Paycheck To Paycheck Cycle

Today's post comes from Jesse Mecham, founder of You Need A Budget.com. He's showing us a little bit of what I talk about in my book in terms of taking control of your financial life. Read his tips, apply them to your life, and watch as you begin to breathe easier when it comes to paying those bills:  BY JESSE MECHAM Too often, we let ourselves believe we’re locked in to a certain kind of … [Continue reading...]

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