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<blockquote data-quote="mom_in_training" data-source="post: 171087" data-attributes="member: 2727"><p>It is scarey with the economy going the way its going. I'm not necessarily panicked over it though. I have cut all the corners that I can starting a couple months ago. So far I have let go of the gardener, Cut back on watering, Cut off my satelite. Its kind of boring without Court Tv but I am surviving without it considering I was paying almost $46.00 a month, Don't miss that for sure. Cut off all outgoing long distance and Toll long distance on my landline phone, Also told my phone co that I was going elsewhere for my DSL knowing that I could get it for half of what they are charging so they cut it in half. Lol!! The beauty of companies retention policies and their determination to keep ya can really work out better for the consumer and you bet I took advantage of it. I have Nationwide calling on my cell so I can make calls out of state for free anyway, The only drawback is when I call another county I use my cell phone and that takes minutes (Toll long distance) but I never go over my minutes anyway, So Its working out so far. And I have cut waaaayyyy back on the driving period. I try and get whatever is needed which is still very minimal (Eating allot of soup and sandwiches these days) in one swoop. Not to bad considering that the grocery store and Wal-Mart are less then a mile from me. I also applied for ADA for my son to get to and from school. Was putting out anywhere from $200.00-$250.00 per month in gas driving him myself, Yikes!!!!. The bus (ADA) for disabled will only cost about $10.00 per month. (He was just approved) After his vacation I will be taking advantage of that. My difficult child got her job back and is doing better then ever. (She really likes it) Although a lil out of control with her spending she has been taking on a lil bit more responsibility then she has ever had. I told her after we lost our horse John Wayne that if she wants a horse then she pays the board. So far she has paid half and plans to pay the other half this Fri. And she also has her very own cell phone plan that she pays for on her own and will get little things for the house here and there not much but she is contributing (Whooo-Hooo). She is still limited as far as money but she is now starting to get more hours at her job so that will help as far as helping with groceries. I also applied for a job close by so that maybe I can work 3-4 hours maybe 3 or 4 days a week. The store is open 24/7 and from what I have been told it should not be a problem. My son requires hands on for his every need so late evenings would be the only time I could do anything like that and still be able to care for him during the day without being over tired. A lil extra money would be of some help. </p><p></p><p>Oh and just FYI Here in Ca with the electric co they offer up a program called medical baseline. This is the one thing that I can't really cut back on because of my sons medical issues including his seizure disorder but we do get a huge break. I keep it comfortable at 78. You all might want to contact your utility companies to see if they offer any programs for medically fragile people in the area your in. I know the gas co does here as well for low income and the phone co has lifeline for low income. Anything is worth a shot especially when it comes down to your health and well being. The medical baseline I had to have a simple form filled out by my sons Dr as part of being approved.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mom_in_training, post: 171087, member: 2727"] It is scarey with the economy going the way its going. I'm not necessarily panicked over it though. I have cut all the corners that I can starting a couple months ago. So far I have let go of the gardener, Cut back on watering, Cut off my satelite. Its kind of boring without Court Tv but I am surviving without it considering I was paying almost $46.00 a month, Don't miss that for sure. Cut off all outgoing long distance and Toll long distance on my landline phone, Also told my phone co that I was going elsewhere for my DSL knowing that I could get it for half of what they are charging so they cut it in half. Lol!! The beauty of companies retention policies and their determination to keep ya can really work out better for the consumer and you bet I took advantage of it. I have Nationwide calling on my cell so I can make calls out of state for free anyway, The only drawback is when I call another county I use my cell phone and that takes minutes (Toll long distance) but I never go over my minutes anyway, So Its working out so far. And I have cut waaaayyyy back on the driving period. I try and get whatever is needed which is still very minimal (Eating allot of soup and sandwiches these days) in one swoop. Not to bad considering that the grocery store and Wal-Mart are less then a mile from me. I also applied for ADA for my son to get to and from school. Was putting out anywhere from $200.00-$250.00 per month in gas driving him myself, Yikes!!!!. The bus (ADA) for disabled will only cost about $10.00 per month. (He was just approved) After his vacation I will be taking advantage of that. My difficult child got her job back and is doing better then ever. (She really likes it) Although a lil out of control with her spending she has been taking on a lil bit more responsibility then she has ever had. I told her after we lost our horse John Wayne that if she wants a horse then she pays the board. So far she has paid half and plans to pay the other half this Fri. And she also has her very own cell phone plan that she pays for on her own and will get little things for the house here and there not much but she is contributing (Whooo-Hooo). She is still limited as far as money but she is now starting to get more hours at her job so that will help as far as helping with groceries. I also applied for a job close by so that maybe I can work 3-4 hours maybe 3 or 4 days a week. The store is open 24/7 and from what I have been told it should not be a problem. My son requires hands on for his every need so late evenings would be the only time I could do anything like that and still be able to care for him during the day without being over tired. A lil extra money would be of some help. Oh and just FYI Here in Ca with the electric co they offer up a program called medical baseline. This is the one thing that I can't really cut back on because of my sons medical issues including his seizure disorder but we do get a huge break. I keep it comfortable at 78. You all might want to contact your utility companies to see if they offer any programs for medically fragile people in the area your in. I know the gas co does here as well for low income and the phone co has lifeline for low income. Anything is worth a shot especially when it comes down to your health and well being. The medical baseline I had to have a simple form filled out by my sons Dr as part of being approved. [/QUOTE]
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