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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 600442" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>It is completely and utterly WONDERFUL to hear your updates on Katie and M lately. The difference that real security makes in a person's life and an entire family's life is extraordinary.</p><p></p><p>For the powdered milk, you can do a LOT with it. Homemade mixes are much easier because you add water instead of milk plus you can add it to items that don't call for milk or already have milk in them and it increases the calcium, vit D and protein in a very real yet unforced way. Given Katie's age and Kayla's age esp, this can be very important. For Katie it can help stave off osteoporosis or osteopoenia (the stage just before osteoporosis). For Kayla it can help make up for lack of nutritious foods in her earlier years and make sure her bones become as sturdy as possible now when it can make a real difference in her life later. I thank my lucky stars and my mom because my mom did this quite often.</p><p></p><p>One way to make powdered milk more palatable is to mix it with milk and change to it gradually. Sadly in my area the powdered milk is at least twice the cost of fresh milk so there is no savings to stocking up with it. A major tip to make the kids not completely reject the powdered milk is to let it sit overnight before using it. It helps get rid of the powdered milk taste and it can make kids not really notice it on cereal. Speaking as a total picky eater, I never really noticed it on cereal if it sat overnight. And I noticed almost every darn thing about my food. My poor mother, sigh.</p><p></p><p>Has M ever thought about refurbishing furniture for some extra money? Or making small woodworking projects to sell? there are some items that would sell well at craft fairs, flea markets etc... and could be made from scraps or wood gotten from taking apart furniture from dumps or thrift store rejects or pallets. It might involve investment into some tools, and maybe using a garage or shed if he can borrow one, but it could end up wtih good money. Gfgbro is incredible at refinishing furniture. I have a dresser that we had all my life and it was nothing special. now? WOW. Maple does NOT sell here but I have had offers of two to three hundred dollars from dealers for it. My mom had one in and he freaked over it and a couple of other pieces that bro refinished. Those were not for sale, of course. He could use freecycle for furniture others do not want and fix them up to sell. It can be a way to stay busy and to earn a bit of money. </p><p></p><p>M might also be able to work as a cleaner. Houses are one thing, but depending on if he has any criminal record he might be able to work for someone who cleans offices. It is not easy work, but for those with limitations it can be a very good job. Is he eligible for help from the Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation? Here they will work with someone who is borderline mentally disabled and help with finding a job and learning how to do it well. Just a thought.</p><p></p><p>Have to chuckle on Kayla's mouth. I understand that hand having a mind of it's own in regard to this. </p><p></p><p>The Tightwad Gazette has out of date numbers but it does explain how to work out the cost of things and figure out if 2 liters, cans, etc... of soda are the best deal, etc.... It might provide a way for Katie to learn these things if you show her the way the costs are worked out in the book and have her work out today's costs with you. NOT something to do at the store, but at home before you go or at a different time. Otherwise it would be overwhelming.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 600442, member: 1233"] It is completely and utterly WONDERFUL to hear your updates on Katie and M lately. The difference that real security makes in a person's life and an entire family's life is extraordinary. For the powdered milk, you can do a LOT with it. Homemade mixes are much easier because you add water instead of milk plus you can add it to items that don't call for milk or already have milk in them and it increases the calcium, vit D and protein in a very real yet unforced way. Given Katie's age and Kayla's age esp, this can be very important. For Katie it can help stave off osteoporosis or osteopoenia (the stage just before osteoporosis). For Kayla it can help make up for lack of nutritious foods in her earlier years and make sure her bones become as sturdy as possible now when it can make a real difference in her life later. I thank my lucky stars and my mom because my mom did this quite often. One way to make powdered milk more palatable is to mix it with milk and change to it gradually. Sadly in my area the powdered milk is at least twice the cost of fresh milk so there is no savings to stocking up with it. A major tip to make the kids not completely reject the powdered milk is to let it sit overnight before using it. It helps get rid of the powdered milk taste and it can make kids not really notice it on cereal. Speaking as a total picky eater, I never really noticed it on cereal if it sat overnight. And I noticed almost every darn thing about my food. My poor mother, sigh. Has M ever thought about refurbishing furniture for some extra money? Or making small woodworking projects to sell? there are some items that would sell well at craft fairs, flea markets etc... and could be made from scraps or wood gotten from taking apart furniture from dumps or thrift store rejects or pallets. It might involve investment into some tools, and maybe using a garage or shed if he can borrow one, but it could end up wtih good money. Gfgbro is incredible at refinishing furniture. I have a dresser that we had all my life and it was nothing special. now? WOW. Maple does NOT sell here but I have had offers of two to three hundred dollars from dealers for it. My mom had one in and he freaked over it and a couple of other pieces that bro refinished. Those were not for sale, of course. He could use freecycle for furniture others do not want and fix them up to sell. It can be a way to stay busy and to earn a bit of money. M might also be able to work as a cleaner. Houses are one thing, but depending on if he has any criminal record he might be able to work for someone who cleans offices. It is not easy work, but for those with limitations it can be a very good job. Is he eligible for help from the Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation? Here they will work with someone who is borderline mentally disabled and help with finding a job and learning how to do it well. Just a thought. Have to chuckle on Kayla's mouth. I understand that hand having a mind of it's own in regard to this. The Tightwad Gazette has out of date numbers but it does explain how to work out the cost of things and figure out if 2 liters, cans, etc... of soda are the best deal, etc.... It might provide a way for Katie to learn these things if you show her the way the costs are worked out in the book and have her work out today's costs with you. NOT something to do at the store, but at home before you go or at a different time. Otherwise it would be overwhelming. [/QUOTE]
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