Credit: Alexander Dummer   When you’re raising a child as a single mother, money can often be tight. Raising a child can be expensive, and even with strict budgeting, it can be hard to make ends meet. Here are some tips that have helped me keep my finances in check over the years.   Government support   There are many different benefits schemes aimed at helping parents with the cost of raising a child. If you’re eligible for child benefit, for example, you’ll be ... VIEW POST

Sometimes things break down or don’t work the way you want them to, and you don’t have time to fix them properly. That’s okay; there are many ways you can fix things, at least temporarily, until you have more time and money to fix them the right way. Some of these fixes can actually be permanent, too. Home * Unclog Drains – Have a lightly clogged drain? Put three Alka-Seltzer tablets plus one cup of white vinegar down the drain. Let it foam up and when it stops foaming, run clear water ... VIEW POST

Have you ever heard that you can save a whole lot on your energy bill just by unplugging your unused appliances? But really, how much could you possibly save by unplugging everything when you're done using it? If it's not in use can it really be using that much energy? Well, you'd be surprised at just how much energy you can save simply by unplugging those unused appliances. What Draws the Most Energy Your TV and coffee maker which are powered down individually might not draw that much ... VIEW POST

Being safe isn’t anything to play around with. Safety is an important issue no matter where you are or what time of day. You can become safer if you follow these tips. * Always Wear Seat Belts – Even if you’re not going far, it’s imperative that you always wear a seat belt in the car. Whether you’re a passenger or a driver, seat belts do save lives. A minor accident can become a tragedy without seat belts. * Buy Insurance – Life insurance, accident insurance, and other types of insurance ... VIEW POST

It happens all the time. We get injured and receive pain medication, but don't finish it all. We get eye drops and don't finish them. The doctor changes your prescription the day after you get a refill. You had an allergic reaction to a medication so you were put on a different one. Before we know it they are expired. And you might think that you'll just toss it in the garbage or flush it down the toilet, but that's not the safest way to dispose of your unused medication. These medicines leak ... VIEW POST