by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 15, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
These are the easiest ways you can make money as a stay at home mom. Earn money while you put away dishes, fold laundry, or wait in the carpool line. (Really!)
I don’t know the science behind it, but one thing I do know is that checking in on Facebook turns a quick two minutes into twenty.
It’s a time suck for sure, but doggonit I love checking in with my people.
But…
For about the same amount of effort and time I spend scrolling Facebook (and trying to decide what level of insulted I feel by everything I see there) I could make some money.
Which is pretty cool.
Hey, I love being a stay at home mom, and I wouldn’t change it. But we SAHMs are pretty crafty about finding ways to save money…and to make a little extra.
So add these ideas to your bag of tricks.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 13, 2017 | Saving Money, Secure Your Savings
Tax refund anticipation loans are a sign of how terrible we are at delaying gratification. It’s possible that people experience a sudden emergency and need this once in their lives. But more often, it creates an endless cycle of debt and is a symptom of always being behind on bills.
That’s exactly why I’ve pulled this challenge together. I want you to prepare for life! Pull together an emergency fund. Build up a sinking fund. Then dig out of debt and create a real life! I don’t want to see anyone dependent on tax refund loan sharks that charge 36% interest after tacking on a $49.90 fee (source).
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 11, 2017 | Income, Secure Your Savings
My eyes were closed and my toes buried in the sand as I enjoyed the salty air breezing across my face.
Everyone loves a good vacation. But there’s something extra sweet in knowing that you get to relax because you worked hard for it.
Stay at home moms might not earn much (if any) money. But most of us are queens at finding scrappy ways to bring in some extra cash where we can.
For me, that meant learning how to sell on Ebay. And cha-ching…that money paid for our vacation!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 10, 2017 | Saving Money, Secure Your Savings
In relief, I was finally able to sneak into the bathroom. The baby was asleep, and my older boys (who were 2 and 3) were playing in their room. But as I left the bathroom and turned the corner, my relief quickly turned into worry. The sound my 2 year old was making didn’t sound natural. Before I even entered their bedroom, I knew he was very hurt.
It turns out he had a broken arm. The kind you know at a quick glance is unmistakably broken. Plans were made, and we headed for the hospital. He slept while I worried and tried not to be sick.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jan 6, 2017 | Saving Money, Secure Your Savings
Being stuck at home doesn’t have to be boring! Try these fun things you can do for free, even if you can’t get away from it all.
Stuck at home…again.
Whether it’s a lack of money, a lack of time, or icky weather getting to you, it can be tough to make the best of that feeling of being stuck.
But with just the right idea, you may find that you actually enjoy your time at home!
Try a couple of these ideas.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Dec 21, 2016 | Debt, Intentional Living, Parenting & Household Tips, Saving Money
The longer I blog, the more important it is to pay attention to the things that are working. With that in mind, I wanted to know which of my posts were the most read in 2016. After all, I need to write about the things that interest you the most!
In case you’re a little curious, too, here are some of the most read posts at Medium Sized Family of the year.
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