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How a Single Mom Who Makes $35 After Taxes at the Grocery Store Can Still Afford to Take Her Kids to Disney World

When life hands you lemons, reach into your savings account and go on vacation.

By Courtanae HeslopPublished 2 years ago 5 min read
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I'm a single mom who makes $35 after taxes for a 12-hour work day at the grocery store. Yes, that's right - $35 for 12 hours of work. I'm not complaining about my pay (or my job), but it isn't exactly life changing either. So how can I afford to take three kids on vacation to Disney World? Simple: financial planning and prioritization. If you want something badly enough, you'll find a way to get it - and believe me when I say that taking your kids on vacation is worth every cent!

When life hands you lemons, reach into your savings account and go on vacation.

You don't have to be rich to take a trip. You just need to think like a wealthy person, and that means saving money where you can. If you do, then you'll be able to afford going on vacation with your kids or significant other at every opportunity.

That's right: even if you make just $35 after taxes at the grocery store each week, YOU CAN STILL TAKE A VACATION! It just takes some careful planning and creativity in how you spend your hard-earned cash.

If you want to make money, you're going to have to do more than blog about it.

If you want to make money, you're going to have to do more than blog about it.

Yes, I'm a blogger who makes money. But I didn't earn this income by writing posts like "How Blogging Can Make You Rich." I did it by doing something different: I wrote books, started my own online courses, started speaking at conferences and events, created products that teach people how to write their first book (or whatever else they want), and built an entire business around helping other writers succeed with their writing careers.

I'm not telling you this so that you'll feel bad - if anything I hope this inspires you! But unfortunately, most people don't have the courage (or even the time) required in order for them to take charge of their lives financially by making small investments in themselves each day until they reach their goals eventually. If someone had told me how much work was involved when trying something new like blogging two years ago, then maybe things would've turned out differently for me: maybe instead of spending my nights working on my blog posts or preparing for an interview on TV during dinner time…maybe instead we could've spent that time together having fun instead?

Finding the confidence to ask for what you need is hard.

The first step is believing that you are worthy. Believe in yourself! Believe that your kids are worth it. Believe that you deserve it, and believe that you can do it. If someone asks you if they can borrow $20, don't hesitate to say yes because of how much money you have or how much money they have; just say yes because they need help and they're going to be okay if they get some assistance from someone else.

Don't ever think about taking advantage of someone else's generosity or kindness - it's not nice! Don't think about whether or not the person has enough money for themselves or their family members; just be confident and happy for them when they get what they need from others.

There's no shame in asking for help.

There's no shame in asking for help. In fact, it's often the best option - especially if you've exhausted all other avenues, and you still need help. You may have to swallow your pride or accept a loan or gift of some sort, but that's okay because it'll be a temporary solution until you can find another one yourself. When I first started this journey I had very little, so asking for advice and guidance was difficult at times because my pride wanted me to do everything on my own without having anyone else involved. But after talking with friends who had been through similar situations themselves (and also having them give me some of their advice), I learned that they were happy to share what they knew with me - and they were even more willing to offer their support when things were tough during those early days when I was getting settled into my new life as a single mom raising two kids by herself in Florida from scratch!

I'm just one person who figured out how to take her three kids on vacation at Disney World, but these principles can be applied to any situation.

I know you can do it, too.

  • You need to be creative. This is the most important thing: if you want your life to change, you need to be willing to try new things and not stay in your comfort zone.
  • You need to be willing to do what it takes. If this is a goal that means something special in your life, don't give up on it just because the going gets tough - you will get through it! And even if you fail at some point along the way (which happens), dust yourself off and keep going!
  • You need to ask for help when you need it. Whether it's asking someone else for advice or accepting help from others who have gone through similar situations themselves before (such as coworkers or friends), sometimes this can make all the difference between success and failure!

And finally… *You need sacrifice; there are some things that just won't work out exactly how planned had hoped but sometimes sacrifices bring greater rewards down road!

If you know where your priorities are and what's important in your life, you can find a way to get there financially.

If you know where your priorities are and what's important in your life, you can find a way to get there financially. The first step is to figure out what that might be. This may sound like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. If you're not sure where to start, ask yourself: "How do I want my life right now?" If you don't know how things should look right now or what kind of person you want to be, start by looking at how other people live their lives.

If they love going out with friends on Friday night and eating pizza while watching Netflix all weekend long, maybe that's something worth exploring for yourself - at least until the novelty wears off. Or maybe the idea of working in an office with coworkers who make fun of each other seems like a nightmare scenario that would make anyone want to quit their job in favor of working from home full time (and possibly making more money). Either way, having some sort of direction as far as where life should go is important because then when decisions come up about whether or not something is worth pursuing (like saving for Disney World), we'll know whether or not it aligns with our goals and values - and thus if it's even worth considering in the first place!

Conclusion

I hope this helps you to realize that it's possible for a single mom who works part-time, makes $35 after taxes at the grocery store, and has three kids to take them on vacation. The most important takeaway from this post is that if you know where your priorities are and what's important in your life, then you can find a way to get there financially. I'm just one person who figured out how to take her three kids on vacation at Disney World, but these principles can be applied to any situation.

PS: Hi! I am a freelance writer with a passion for writing. I am open to most genres, but my primary expertise is in content and blog writing. If you would like to discuss any upcoming projects please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected]

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Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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