I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.
We’ve recently entered a new season in our lives where homeschooling is behind us. We now have 2 family members in college – Daddy and daughter. I’m starting to look at some non-traditional ways that I can bring in some extra money to help with not only the college expenses but also to pay down our mortgage faster.
Money Making Mom takes a good look at the variety of ways a mom can make income whether it be from a traditional job or non-traditional job, inside or outside the home. Crystal also dives into the reasons why we might want to make money and why getting rich shouldn’t be our primary focus. I really liked this quote as it sums up the feeling on the entire book.
We should focus on making money to impact our family and loved ones for the better. In addition, our focus for making money should be to help those who are struggling in our community and around the world.
At the time I’m writing this, we’re heading into Thanksgiving, so it was a good reminder that we need to focus on the end goals and not just on the here and now as we make various decisions relating to our finances. This seems to be the season to spend thanks to things like black Friday, cyber Monday, and just Christmas spending in general. If we make plans and a budget ahead of time with a specific goal in mind, then it tends to be a little easier to stick to those goals.
Money Making Mom helped me focus more on the hows and whys of providing for my family and helping others. I like that it’s not about getting rich, but rather making life better for those that I care about – whether family, friends, or neighbors. It gave me a great deal to think about for our plans for the future.
One of the things that I really like about Crystal’s books, this one included, is that she makes them very personal. She doesn’t try to act like she knows it all or has arrived. No, she says she, like others, is a work in progress. She talks not only about her success but also about the failures along the way. In other words, her books and the stories within (whether hers or others) are real.
