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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 596802" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>husband should not have been on narcotics long enough to have it affect his moods..........at least generally speaking, although that surgery is not a fun one to have. </p><p></p><p>Skip Chinese and stick to your budget. Perhaps think of something else yummy and cheaper the two of you can enjoy instead. </p><p></p><p>I'm stunned you don't qualify for food stamps. I think I'd appeal. Seriously. But it might be because a LOT of state are overwhelmed right now with the economy in the shape it is in. Ohio reduced the amount of payout a few months back. </p><p></p><p>I grew up poorer than dirt. I am again poorer than dirt. I spent most of my life under the poverty line or standing on it. It stopped bothering me quite some time ago. Although I admit money enough to pay my bills comfortably would be to me like someone else winning the lottery. ugh lol </p><p></p><p>If you've not shopped at Aldi's see if there is one near you. They may stock mainly generic brands but it is good food......except the peanut butter.......not so fond of that but krogers sells a really good generic peanut butter. Aldi's kept my family well fed when otherwise they were barely eating. </p><p></p><p>If not using something electric, unplug it. Residual power will bleed your budget dry. It's a good habit to get in to. (plus makes sure lights and such are off when someone leaves a room) </p><p></p><p>Watch sale ads and use coupons with them...........even if you don't buy a lot, sometimes every penny counts. Go online and sign up for free samples. You'd be stunned at what you can get for free........just make a new email account and use it because otherwise your normal one will be hard to keep up with. </p><p></p><p>Katie opted out of cable (only way you can watch tv here) due to M getting his hours severely cut. It was cheaper to sign up for internet and Netflixs where they can watch both movies and most of their favorite tv shows. Nichole did this too........so did Travis for a while. (we may be doing it again) </p><p></p><p>I know it stinks but usually if you try to think outside of the box (and habit) and look around the house there are dozens of ways to trim the budget down. My girls used to moan and groan or laugh at me...........now? they're doing the same things. lol </p><p></p><p>You're wanting/craving/needing stability. been there done that and there again. There is nothing wrong with that, in fact that should be what everyone wants. </p><p></p><p>Do something just for you. Even if it's a nice walk or an hour soaking in the tub. </p><p></p><p>Keeping you in my prayers. And Happy Birthday! </p><p></p><p>((hugs))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 596802, member: 84"] husband should not have been on narcotics long enough to have it affect his moods..........at least generally speaking, although that surgery is not a fun one to have. Skip Chinese and stick to your budget. Perhaps think of something else yummy and cheaper the two of you can enjoy instead. I'm stunned you don't qualify for food stamps. I think I'd appeal. Seriously. But it might be because a LOT of state are overwhelmed right now with the economy in the shape it is in. Ohio reduced the amount of payout a few months back. I grew up poorer than dirt. I am again poorer than dirt. I spent most of my life under the poverty line or standing on it. It stopped bothering me quite some time ago. Although I admit money enough to pay my bills comfortably would be to me like someone else winning the lottery. ugh lol If you've not shopped at Aldi's see if there is one near you. They may stock mainly generic brands but it is good food......except the peanut butter.......not so fond of that but krogers sells a really good generic peanut butter. Aldi's kept my family well fed when otherwise they were barely eating. If not using something electric, unplug it. Residual power will bleed your budget dry. It's a good habit to get in to. (plus makes sure lights and such are off when someone leaves a room) Watch sale ads and use coupons with them...........even if you don't buy a lot, sometimes every penny counts. Go online and sign up for free samples. You'd be stunned at what you can get for free........just make a new email account and use it because otherwise your normal one will be hard to keep up with. Katie opted out of cable (only way you can watch tv here) due to M getting his hours severely cut. It was cheaper to sign up for internet and Netflixs where they can watch both movies and most of their favorite tv shows. Nichole did this too........so did Travis for a while. (we may be doing it again) I know it stinks but usually if you try to think outside of the box (and habit) and look around the house there are dozens of ways to trim the budget down. My girls used to moan and groan or laugh at me...........now? they're doing the same things. lol You're wanting/craving/needing stability. been there done that and there again. There is nothing wrong with that, in fact that should be what everyone wants. Do something just for you. Even if it's a nice walk or an hour soaking in the tub. Keeping you in my prayers. And Happy Birthday! ((hugs)) [/QUOTE]
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