Is clutter an issue for you?

We’re proud of our Singlemommyhood community. Our strength comes from putting our heads – and hearts – together to help one another.  Lately, we’ve received an avalanche of messages disclosing  your struggles with clutter.  We understand  how overwhelming managing your possessions can get, especially when you’re in the midst of a life crisis or huge [...]

Do you have a storage locker?

We get it: staying organized while juggling so many competing demands is a constant challenge. We’re all trying to organize our living space to accommodate the changes – and occasional chaos – of our everyday lives.  So, when this single mom posed a “home improvement” question, we were confident that you had something to share. [...]

What happened to your wedding album?

We know that all of you are working hard to create the lives you deserve — despite disappointment and heartbreak. For many of us, this “new life” begins with decluttering and purging out our “marriage museum.” You’ve told us exactly how you have disposed those “souvenirs” from your past relationship — and why getting rid [...]

Top 4 tips for single parents having “grown up” sleepovers

We all agree that dating is for grown ups. When a single mom who’s new on the dating scene recently told us about “sneaking” a man into her home for some late-night fun, we wanted to know: Why are you using the word “sneak”? Yes, dating with kids makes things much more complicated. But YOU [...]

Do you ever shop on Craig’s List?

Both of us are always game for a good bargain — and Rachel especially loves finding good deals on Craig’s List. What’s her best buy so far? A brand new keyboard she got for her daughter last holiday season for $25, from a college student who was moving abroad. During her most recent move from [...]

How to be a happy single mother

When Orit Sutton was eight months pregnant, her baby’s father split town. Although they attempted to reconcile when their daughter was four months old, Orit — a choreographer and dance instructor in London, England — knew that she’d better prepare to parent alone. We’ve been emailing back and forth with Orit, and it’s clear that [...]

Are pictures of your ex’s family clutter?

We’ve gone one the record about clutter. We proclaimed that clutter is the enemy of great sex. (Actually, clutter seems to get in the way of  joy and productivity altogether, doesn’t it?) That’s we’ve urged you to purge remnants of past relationships, such as dismantling your marriage museum. Who doesn’t love the idea of fresh [...]