Author: Julia Hasche

Single Mum Media Call Out

Single mums – do you want a free car for a month, and some cash?

Fremantle Media (who create shows like Family Feud, The X Factor, Australia’s Got Talent etc.) are doing a web series, and are looking to cast Sydney based real people, families and friends, including single mums. If picked, you will get a one off fee and a brand new SUV to drive for a month…for FREE. For a single mum, this could be very handy. But this is open to EVERYONE in Sydney! Share it with your friends and family.Continue Reading →

The Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast – what it’s about and how to listen to it

The Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast is coming. It’s a Podcast for single mums, made by a single mum. But I’ll tell you more about the Podcast at the end. First you need to know how to listen to it.

Podcasts (as we know them) have been around for over 10 years, but have gained popularity in recent years through shows such as Serial. A Podcast is essentially an audio show (released as episodes) that you can download or stream for free.Continue Reading →

A holiday diary – a single mum and a toddler

I have previously written about the benefits of going on holidays with other single mums on the Single Mother Survival Guide blog. There are huge advantages to this (which you can read about here). But now I’m going to try a different holiday – just my daughter and me. My 3-year-old daughter and me to be specific.

Am I crazy? Probably. But I’m going to do it, I’m going to give it a go anyway. Our flights are booked, our hotel is booked, our transfers are booked. Next week we are off to Fiji. 

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The two most boring things you must do as a single mother.

OK stay with me, because these two things are as important as they are boring. The first is to make sure you are covered insurance wise. I am a big believer in insurance. If it’s offered, I’ve probably got it. I’m not talking about health insurance or car insurance (though I am covered in these areas as well), I’m talking about trauma insurance, child trauma insurance, life insurance, TPD insurance, and most importantly income protection insurance.Continue Reading →