Posts by CultivatingMyRoots

I couldn't not respond. s s s I'm a single mom, and had a bit of a breakdown this evening when my 14 month old DD WOULD NOT GO TO SLEEP. 3 hours of tantrumming, and she finally exhausted herself. So, basically, I came here to unwind...

Thank you, Hildare, that was a PERFECT example/story! I am handy in just about all ways, and improving my car maintenance skills. I know first aid, CPR, and emergency first response, plus how to shoot and even how to hunt if it came...

So, I am a single mom of two (3 yr and 1 yr old daughters) in 320 sq ft. Since my last purge the apartment looks very minimalist, we don't have much seating. My only complaint at all is that I wish I had a small loveseat, and currently...

I can't close any of the dresser drawers without a crowbar and a winch....so I feel I should join in. As well, I never wear half my clothes because I've lost weight and they are wearing out. Just today my favorite pair of leggings split...

Thank you for your input, that is very helpful. There are neighbors within sight, and reportedly they are nice enough. Maybe not for socializing, but definitely if you need a hand out of the mud or whatever. I'm considering that my...

Ok. I am considering an opportunity to move to a rural area, for two acres of land to build on. I am worried most about loneliness, and wondering if any single mothers have homesteaded before? I'm sure in the history of the world it has...

I have been SOOO good about not spending, I did however buy myself new makeup and earrings, which I justified because I realized that I don't look very put together without makeup, and I am interviewing for jobs. However, I bought it at...

7/1 - $0 7/2 - $0 and a bike ride! 7/3 - Pulling out cash for my rent, paying internet, PG&E. 'Spending' the gas to go to ex-inlaws for my daughters' birthday dinner, which means they are getting presents and we are getting fed....

I was just absolutely blown away by the brilliance of your plan. Thank you for enriching my parenting and spiritual philosophies. Wow. {off to make up a meditational ceremony for her own issues....

Never even LOOKED at money or my wallet today. Packed a picnic and biked to the river (10 miles roundtrip!) spent $0 and hopefully burned some calories. I do need to post on freecycle for a bike pump and new tires for the...