Some women dread being an empty nester. They imagine being alone in an empty house and feeling unneeded because the kids are all grown and doing their own thing. But there is a positive spin on this empty nest thing. Want to know what I imagine? a clean house not needing to cook all the […]
Starting a new chapter in my life
Starting a new chapter in my life and it scares the hell out me It has been a year long search for a new home and new place to call my own. I have hunted online and on the road for a home I could afford. A home I could sit on the front porch […]
Why I would choose never to be a stepmother again
Why I would choose never to be a stepmother again Yes you read that right. If I knew what I know now, I would have never married someone with kids and someone who had a volatile relationship with the ex wife. In reality the woman embarrassed me and her sketchy lifestyle made me sick and […]
My marriage ended because I was married to the wrong man
My marriage ended because I was married to the wrong man for 19 years. You may be thinking why in the hell did you stay married that long and I would answer “because I liked being married and I felt I had to for our son”. What? Well let me explain and dance around the harsh […]
5 Ways to Make Money from Home (even if you don’t have experience)
Sometimes a new chapter in our lives means we are now in charge of taking care of ourselves financially. For whatever reason, women are finding their way back into the workforce and for some women – for the first time ever. But when there is a lapse in employment history or not having worked at […]
10 Signs Your Relationship might possibly be Doomed to Fail
I wrote 10 signs your relationship may possibly be doomed to fail because these were indicators my marriage was falling apart. I only list 10 and I am sure there are lots more but these were the ones that stuck out in my mind as I write this a year later. 10 signs your relationship […]
Do you believe in Angels?
It was a dark night driving my Expedition on a stretch of Interstate where there was nothing but trees that were outlined in the high beams as I zipped along doing the speed limit (70+) and keeping an eye out for any deer along the side of the road. My husband (ex now) and I […]
My life as a Stepmother was full of heartbreak and sorrow
My life as a stepmother was full of heartbreak and sorrow which left an empty spot in my heart until my divorce. For over 19 years my heart ached for the daughters I had raised and loved as my own. The heartbreak started early on in our marriage when my stepdaughters were given permission to call me […]
I Finally Threw Out the Valentine’s Day Cards He Gave Me
Searching through some files I stumbled upon some Valentine’s Day and birthday cards that somehow did not end up in the garbage after I filed for divorce. I thought I had thrown them all away but I guess I missed a few. As I was opening them up to read what was inside I ran […]
Making Money From Home: A Weekly Series
Hi, my name is Cori. I blog about working from home, help new bloggers get established and grow their blog, and share my mom moments on my blog Not Now Mom’s Busy. I’m so excited to be a part of Renee’s team of contributors to share what I know about making money from home. I […]
