Easy Ways for Single Parents to Make Extra Money

One of my biggest challenges being a single mom is dealing with finances, especially around birthdays and holidays. However, I have discovered some easy ways to make a little extra money when times are tight (well, tighter than normal, anyways). eBay and Craigslist Ebay and Craiglist are excellent places to sell your old, unwanted things online. I usually put smaller items on eBay and larger items on Craigslist. I can typically earn an extra $50-$100 selling mostly old clothes and toys on eBay. Craigslist has always been hit-or-miss for me. I once listed a treadmill for $75, and it was … Continue reading

What Are the Characteristics of the Ideal Freelancer?

A couple weeks ago, someone asked me what I thought the qualities and characteristics of the “ideal” freelancer were—I couldn’t answer right away since my own experience as a freelance writer and work-from-homer is so tainted by my life as a single parent. But, I’ve had a couple weeks to mull it over and I thought we might have a little discussion here as well…What ARE the characteristics of the ideal freelancer? Flexibility and professionalism come to mind. A person has to be able to stay motivated and work from a home office full of distractions and changes, but still … Continue reading