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No Single Mama Drama is a weekly radio show aimed at helping single mothers live drama-free lives. We focus on all aspects of single motherhood and especially those that affect single mothers the most: relationship and financial drama. Includes discussion on my most popular blog series posts, Side Hustle of the Week. Airs weekly on Sunday afternoons from 3 – 4 p.m. E.S.T.

SuperBullies: 5 Teens Set 15-Year-Old Boy On Fire

Ultimate Bullies: 5 Teens Set 15-Year-Old Boy On Fire & More

I’m not sure what’s going on these days, but I’m so tired of hearing horrific stories of teen-on-teen violence. As a single mother of a teenaged boy, my heart goes out to this boy and his mother:

Allegedly five teens, ages 13-15, set 15-year-0ld Michael Brewer on fire after dowsing him with rubbing alcohol.

Need Money? Get Crafty With Etsy!

Side Hustle of the Week: Need Money? Get Crafty With Etsy!

Are you the arts-and-crafty type? If you’re looking for a way to make some extra cash–or start a whole side hustle business from the comfort of your home, look no further than Etsy!

Say, what? Come again?

Etsy is a global marketplace for artisians of handmade goods. So, if you make something by hand, you can start your new side hustle today.

Single Mom Carla Hughes Convicted of Killing Pregnant Rival

Single Mom Carla Hughes Convicted of Killing Pregnant Rival

Carla Hughes, a 28-year-old single mother of a six-year-old boy and highly educated school teacher, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for brutally killing her boyfriend’s (Keyon Pittman) pregnant fiance, Avis Banks.

Avis Banks – Victim

Avis Banks, a quiet woman, had her life cut short for doing nothing but falling in love with a womanizer. The guy, Keyon Pittman, has since moved on with his life, including getting married. Now, ain’t that something?

Carla Hughes – Murderer

This is proof positive that smart women do dumb stuff behind stupid men and in the name of love!

Like the victim’s father said, “Keyon Pittman doesn’t keep women around for long. Had Hughes waited six months, she would have gotten her turn.”

Do Single Mothers Create More Single Mothers?

In this Hello Beautiful article, Black and Married With Kids, asks the question: Do Single Moms (who successfully raise their kids without the help of a male counterpart) teach their children that men (fathers) aren’t necessary, thereby creating more single mothers?

So, I ask, (1) are you teaching–by example or words–your girls that men are expendable and your boys that it’s okay for them to walk out of a relationship/marriage, especially if the woman is strong and self-reliant?  (2) Do you think that we, single mothers, are responsible for the breakdown of the family? (3) What about the fathers?

Side Hustle: Professional Organizer

Side Hustle of the Week: Professional Organizer

Got neat-freak tendencies?

If you’re a self-professed neat freak or if your family and friends are always remarking about your organization skills, you could be making some serious extra cash with your in-demand organizational skills as professional organizer.

And, the best thing about it is that you can get started today with no to little investment!

But what exactly do professional organizers do?
Professional organizers help their clients organize their lives. Basically, professional organizers design organization systems for their clients and may also teach organizational skills. This can include everything from work-spaces and closets to garages and home offices.

Kandi Speaks Out: “AJ Was Not a Scrub”

In a Hello Beautiful article, Kandi speaks on A.J., saying “He wasn’t a scrub.”

“He had his own when we got together. He did not need me for financial gain, nor did he use me to gain some type of celebrity. When we got together we had no clue that we would be on t.v.. In all actuality, A.J hated and was uncomfortable with being on camera. He also hated that we made the decision to be on the show.”

Read the full article here.

Single Mothers: Need Money for College?

I was going through some paperwork the other day, when I got a revelation: In the last five years and, especially, the last three years, I have come a long, long way financially.

As a single mother, I have had more than my fair share of financial struggles–can I get an Amen?

As I was sorting this paperwork, I found my earnings statement from the social security administration, dating back to my first job in 1986.  Basically, it’s a report of your financial earnings and what you should receive from the SSA at retirement age (don’t even get me started…LOL).

Recommended Reading:
Kaplan Scholarships 2010: Billions of Dollars in Free Money for College

Anyhow, I noticed that after getting some certifications and B.A. degree, my income increased more than 3 x from what it was for most of my career.  My last increase was over $21K.  Yes, for me, that piece of paper is worth its weight in gold.  And, sometimes, I don’t think it matters what your degree is in, just that you have one.  For instance, I have an English degree, but I work in a technical field, but without that degree and certifications, I don’t think that I would have qualified for my current position.

Freelance Writing Side Hustle

Freelance Writing Side Hustle
Ms. No Single Mama Drama

So you wanna do some freelance writing as a side hustle, huh? Well, in these economic times, I don’t blame you. And, guess what? It’s exactly these kinds of economic times that are perfect for the freelance writing side hustle!

Read my previous Side Hustle posts:

Side Hustles: Make Extra Cash – Part I

Side Hustles: Make Extra Cash – Part II

Side Hustles: Make Extra Cash - Part III

Why a Freelance Writing Side Hustle?

Companies everywhere are downsizing and, as a result, more and more companies are finding that in order to survive these unfortunate times, they have to cut creative staff, like writers.  But their loss is your gain. Now, there are exceptional opportunities for new freelance writers.

Domestic Drama: Control the Clutter Already

Domestic Drama: Control the Clutter Already

I’m a self-admitted neat and control freak. I’m not ashamed of it, either.

You see, I’m ADHD to the umpteenth power, so having structure and  order in my life helps me to manage my ADHD.

It’s funny how people who come to my home comment on how clean it is. I smile and say thank you, but inside I know it’s because of my secret.

Usually, people with ADHD are quite the opposite. They are the people at work with the messy desks; they are the friends with the junky cars; or, the best friend with the out-of-control bedroom, and don’t even think about the closet.

But I’m different, and I think it has something to do with the control freak in me.

But there are those very rare occasions, where my house does get downright messy–as a matter of fact, I’m in one right now. When I’m seriously sick, in a funk or stressed out, the last thing I care about is cleaning my house.