One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Minimize Expenses

Following Instagram posts can make you feel like other moms are either made of money or have sugar daddies funding their lifestyles. I can assure you. I have neither. There is nobody funneling money into my household except for me. And because I was an economics major and my dad was a banker, I am keenly aware of cash flow, assets and liabilities, and expenditures. Still, sometimes, I forget how expensive life can be. It's not because I lied about having a sugar daddy or have a trust fund.  It is because I am frugal. Indeed, being conscious of expenditures is integrated into my lifestyle.  I know that it is gauche to discuss money and yet, I feel compelled to share some thoughts.

Random Thoughts From a Working Mom: Something I Learned in a Chicago Cab

Recently, I was in Chicago for a business trip. Since I am ever curious, I looked for things to learn in the cab. Here is what I learned...

Throwing Up in a Cab Will Cost You


Vomiting in public is generally a bad idea. In Chicago, it will cost you $50 if you do it in a cab. Working moms who might get a sitter, drink too much and have an accident, take heed. Drink more water and fewer cocktails or it will cost you!

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