Category: Extra Income
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Is Retirement a Fantasy?

I’m 51 years old and financially I’m nowhere even close to being able to retire. I know I’m not the only one in this situation, and it sucks. The question being put out there is, “Is Retirement a Fantasy?” for those of us who didn’t “play the game” and end up in management or C…
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A Roommate Nation

A Roommate Nation When you were younger, you may have dreamed of the time when you turn 18 and go off to college. After college, you knew you’d have that perfect job and be able to move into your own apartment. Your place would have your rules and be as messy or as clean as…
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Changes to Flights of Fancy Mom’s Page!

If you’re a regular here, you may have noticed some changes to Flights of Fancy Mom’s page! Not only am I a blogger, I am a business owner. As mentioned in my FoFM Boutique page, I have my hands in a lot of things. Between being a jewelry designer, a crafter, an author, and many other…
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How to Find Items to Sell on eBay

One of the best ways to make a side income is reselling. People resell items from their homes online when, either they don’t use the item anymore, or they’re ready to upgrade to a newer version. There are many places popping up to resell online. Read my post on where you can sell online. If you’re…
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Online Reselling – Where Can You List Your Items?

So, you’re taking that step into the fab world of online reselling. That’s fantastic! Welcome to the club! Warning! Online reselling can become addictive and you will want to sell all. The. Things!!! You may laugh at that, but, when your child acts up, you start wondering how much you can get for them. But,…
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4 Ways to Keep Loyal Employees

These days, people are multitasking while they work. They have one eye on the job they’re doing, and one eye on their next job. In the last several decades, employment mindsets have shifted. Very rarely are there loyal employees who are with their companies from high school until they graduate. Employment seems to be more…
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Make Money With Your Blog ~ 5 Ways

These days, a second stream of income is wanted or needed for various reasons. You may want to pay off bills, save for a vacation or a bigger purchase such as a new piece of furniture or a new car. Maybe you have a child about to go off to college. You have to determine…
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Working Just To Live

The American Dream of our parents day is not the American Dream of our day. Once upon a time, people were able to sufficiently live on one income. Back in the later 40’s after the war, the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and some of the 80’s. Dad went to work, mom stayed home and kept the…
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12 Months of Grateful – February

This is the second month of my 12 Months of Grateful series. I have a few things I’d love to highlight for you! I received my annual bonus and raise this month. It’s always a good thing to receive extra money, right? My manager said it wasn’t as high as he’d asked for, but I’m…