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Pitfalls of being a Superwoman

Elizabeth Leon — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:00:33 +0000

When being asked what it is that I do for a living I find that I have a hard time finding the right answer. With all the roles I play throughout the day, I don’t know if there is one duty that is more important than the rest. I am a mom, student, employee and […]

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Budgeting as a Single Mom

Elizabeth Leon — Mon, 19 May 2014 14:00:18 +0000

As a single mom there are a lot of barriers that a woman must cross, whether it be going back to school, getting a job or starting to date again. One of the biggest hurdles I had to overcome was setting up a budgeting plan that actually worked for me. Being a single parent doesn’t […]

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Dating as a Single Mom- How to Avoid Losing Your Identity

Elizabeth Leon — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:00:29 +0000

For a single mom like myself, it feels like beginning to date again is a hopeless cause. All the odds seem to be against you because more than ever, you are looking out for yourself and your happiness. I began dating my current boyfriend over a year ago, and I could honestly say that I […]

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Dating as a Single Mom

Elizabeth Leon — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:00:11 +0000

Dating is one of the touchiest subjects for a single mom to talk about. It’s hard to go through the dating phase as it is, let alone share that information with your peers. Well I am here to tell you that there is nothing you should be scared of. Let go of the fear of […]

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Living Guilt-Free as a Single Mom

Elizabeth Leon — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:00:29 +0000

Lets admit it, us moms tend to take the blame for almost everything that goes on around us. One very common thing that mothers tend to do is feel guilt. Whether it is because they feel they don’t provide enough money, time or attention. I’ve been a single mom for over a year now, and […]

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Mother Daughter Matching Outfits for the Holidays

Elizabeth Leon — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:00:34 +0000

One of the many perks of having a baby girl is being able to dress her up in fun clothes and accessories. The older she gets, the more input she has on what her outfit of the day will be. As a single mom, I like to give my daughter all the love and attention […]

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Christmas Shopping as a Single Mom

Elizabeth Leon — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:00:06 +0000

For those of us that celebrate Christmas, we know that it is one of a child’s favorite days of the year. They look forward to Santa, the presents and if they’re mature enough to know…family time. But what do you do when you’re a single parent and still trying to give them the best during […]

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