Welcome to the Heart and Mind of Janet M. Nast

Janet M. Nast

As a former single, "mean" mom, my purpose is to help parents to launch their kids into the real world.

That means that together (via my books and  online "Business of Life Skills" courseware) we need to teach them all that stuff that's not being taught in high school anymore. (Seriously, how frustrating is that?)

In spite of all the frustrations though, the moment our kids are born we step off on one long, continuous sleep-deprived, Diet Coke-fueled, challenging (the nicest word I could think of here), laughter-punctuated, love-infused journey! Which is why I always say, "You Can't Love Your Children Too Much!

Learn more about me here...

Trustworthy Favorites From My Live, Love, Learn Series!

You Can't Love Your Children Too Much!

You Can't Love Your Children Too Much

A Single Mom's Thoughts on Raising Kids

One decent, loving parent is far better than two dysfunctional ones. Trust this single mom to tell it like it was...

Shifting to the Business of Life

A Survival Guide for Young Adults

Are you afraid of what comes after high school? The business end of your life is going to rear it’s ugly head before you know it and whether you’re ready or not. Seems to me you should be “ready.”

Do your prep work now: It’ll make the all the difference in the world between you living paycheck to paycheck or being financially solvent.

Shifting to the Business of Life
Letters from Boot Camp

Letters from Boot Camp

(Sigh) One of the hardest times of our lives...

"Dear Mom,
I have arrived safely at MCRD San Diego, California and have been assigned to Platoon 1005, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion
..."

Random Topics

2020 Right Side Rants and Raves!

A Sarcastic & Humorous Look Back on the Most Controversial Year in History.

I couldn't help myself when I started seeing so many of these hilarious memes floating around on social media. I thought, wouldn't it be fun if I could look back on these in a few years...sort of like a weird history book...and laugh at how crazy it was?

Just a warning, though, If you're the sensitive type, as in if you’re easily offended, this collection is NOT for you! Consider yourself warned – and enjoy! Haha!

2020 Right Side Rants & Raves!

Future Homes of Bremerton

Next Steps

This is the one book that will help keep your blood pressure under control if you ever decide to purchase a manufactured home. There are so many moving parts to this process and not one of these vendors can hand you a check list...

Future Homes of Bremerton: Next Steps