Good Places to Live Car Free?
Most towns of any size have buses, and taxis. A lot of towns also have vans for disabled people to ride, and they are cheaper than taxis. The town that I live in is about 200,000 and we have buses, taxis, and paratransit buses. I do know that there are some...
Decorating a Pink Apartment?
Neutral colors go with everything. As far as that goes, I have read articles that say no matter what color, the largest amount of color in a room is considered the neutral color. Also when you live in a rental you cant really worry about what colors go with...
Support for Children of Mentally Ill Parent?
Isnt the father on some kind of disability? If he is the kids should be getting part of that. Finding out if he is on disability is your first step, and then go to the office of child support enforcement and talk them. Then go the Social Security Office and...
Buying a Treadle Or Hand Operated Sewing Machine?
I dont know if you can purchase treadle or hand operated sewing machines or not. But I have had an electric sewing machine, since 1964 and believe me I did a lot of sewing when I was young. Took old adult coats apart and made coats for my kids, and used other...
Free Furniture?
Have you thought of looking in the phone book for local charities? Go to the office of your local Salvation Army and ask for a voucher for the items that you need. You can then take the voucher to their thrift store and if they have the items that you need...
Dealing with An abusive Husband?
Take your kids and get out, now. If nothing else, take just what you absolutely need and go to an abuse shelter. Do not take him back again. You have tried enough times. Also if you are legally separated, he will have to pay child support.
SSI for Dependent Student?
SSI is for disabled people. Your son should be able to draw survivors benefits. Check at your local Social Security Office to see what you can find out.
Getting Son to Take Care of Braces?
Who is the boss in your house? If the braces are supposed to be off now, take the kid to the dentist and have it done. Start acting like a parent, instead of best friend.
Behavioral Issues With Teen Aged Son?
Who is the boss in your house, you or your son. There must be things of his that you can take away as punishment, like car, car use permission, car keys, any entertainment type things he has in his room, favorite clothes, make him stay home instead of hanging...
Roof Repair Assistance for Disabled Seniors?
Contact the home builders association where you live. Where I live they do repair work for seniors and disabled people, for a brief period of time every year, and due to finances they can only do a certain number a year. Have your sister speak to her pastor...
Perm Damaged Colored Hair?
How long did you wait after coloring your hair to get the perm. My sister is a retired beauty operator, and she has often told me that every now and then you do have to let your hair rest, when you color, perm, and start over.
Will SSI Benefits Include Husband and Children?
I would think, if your husband is unable to work he should apply for his own disability. However, just because he has had all these health problems doesnt mean he is unable to work. He should go to the social security office and talk to them.
Finding Cheap or Free Furniture?
Go to the Salvation Army office and tell them what you need, and they will give you a voucher to take to their thrift store. There you will get whatever they have on hand, free, of the stuff that you need. This wont include TVs, computers, etc. Also most Salvation...
Child Support from Disabled Parent?
The amount of child support a person receives depends on the amount of income, the none custodial parent has. It is also figured by your income. In most cases, the parents are supposed to go half and half for supporting their kids. There is something wrong...
Getting Out of an Abusive Relationship?
For one thing find a way to get to a battered womens shelter. You more than likely would have to leave the cats behind, but that is small stuff, compared to your life and kids lives. You must have some way to get out. You dont have to worry about a divorce...
Finding Free Help With Home Repairs?
Your best bet would be to contact your home builders association. Where I live that organization does a once or twice a year. They come in and do minor repairs for elderly/disabled people. However, if your house needs more serious repairs they might not be...
SSI and Child Support?
Talk to your child support collection office, and your local Social Security Office. They will be able to help you.
Best Foods to Eat After Tooth Extraction?
For many years all I had to eat with was all broken off teeth and/or roots. I ate everything. When I got the money to have everything pulled and get dentures. Right after the extractions I ate baby food, mainly the fruits, because I thought the veggies and...
Canning Tomatoes?
All the years that I canned a wide variety of things, I never had a tomato turn black in the jar. I would definitely toss the stuff in that jar. If I remember right, you do lose some liquid in the processing time, but most of the liquid should still be in the...
Should My Boyfriend Help Pay for Taxes and Insurance?
He should definitely be paying towards the house taxes, and insurance. Even if he helps pay for other things too. All of this should have been worked out before you decided to live together.
Giving Yourself a Perm?
To begin with besides buying the perm kit, you will have to buy special curler rods, yo will need at least two different sizes. I havent done my own perms for about 30-40 years. Other than that you follow the directions in the box that the perm solutions come...
Ask For Lifetime Child Support For Children with Disabilities
Another way to look at it is if when the disabled child gets to the age 18, if the spouse has the right kind of lawyer, he can still be released from paying additional child support. When I got divorced my ex suggested that it would be in our papers that he...
Student Loan Payments Forgiven For Disability
I did this and the forms were sent to my doctor directly from the school loan company. It took several months because every time the forms were returned to the company, they would want my doctor to provide even more information. Also every couple years I get...
Emotionally and Verbally Abusive Husband?
Take your girls, some clothes, that you can carry with you, and a few other small things like important papers, etc. and get to a shelter, then file for divorce. There is no reason to put up with his crap.
Colouring Hair Makes Scalp Itch?
I have had several hair stylists tell me people shouldnt color their hair more often than every three months. You should probably see a dermatologist, about the itching.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
My late aunt had a bathroom that white fixtures and she put 12 black and white vinyl tiles on the floor and painted the walls a really pretty shade of pink, it wasnt hot pink or bright pink, just a kind of a deep shade, then she had white trim around the window...
Repairing Damaged Hair?
Hair stylists will tell you to never perm your hair for a few weeks after coloring it. I cant remember, exactly how many weeks, but I know it is between three to six weeks. I used to color my own hair, but always went to a styling salon for my perms. Now I...
Can I Claim my Ex-husband's Social Security?
I dont think so, but contact your local Social Security Office. There is big difference between drawing off his social security as his ex wife, in order to make your amount higher, and collecting survivors benefits. Anyway that is my opinion, but check with...
SSDI and Child Support?
Your best bet would be to talk to you local office of child support enforcement. If your daughter isnt disabled how does her father get disability for her? If he is disabled he gets for himself, depending on what he has earned in the past. I have never heard...
Recognizing a Real Sheepskin Coat?
The tags should tell you the difference. More than likely the real ones will have to be dry cleaned. The faux sheepskin coats are usually referred to as sherpa. The faux stuff is also washable in most cases.
Social Security Benefits for Adopted Grandchild?
Make an appointment with your local Social Security Office. They will know the answer.
Applying for Survivor's Benefits?
Talk to your local Social Security Office. More than likely being you are a minor, it would go to the person caring for you.
Removing Perm to Return to Natural Straight Hair?
If you had your last perm two years ago it should be completely straight by now. Have you had it cut since the last perm? Most people get their hair cut at least once in between perms and some get it cut two or three times, getting a perm at the same time it...
My Hair is Too Curly From a Perm?
I have a sister who is a retired hair stylist and she always told me just because you have a perm doesnt mean that you dont have to use a blow dryer and round styling brush, then maybe finish it off with a curling iron. She said that is the only way to make...
Fixing Hair Damaged by a Perm?
Every hair stylist that I have ever spoken with has said you have to wait at least three weeks after coloring to perm your hair and this dates back to one stylist who went to beauty school back in the 60s, up to the modern ones.
Sweet 16 Trip?
You must have a lot of money to spend, to be thinking along those lines. When you invite people to go with you, it is up to you to pay their expenses too. It is one thing when you invite, it is another thing when they volunteer. Now you are too young to be...
Leaving an Abusive Husband?
From what you describe, your best bet would be to ask your family to come and get you and the boys, while your husband is at work. At this time, your main consideration has to be to get the boys and yourself to safety. Your oldest son will probably thrive more...
Automotive Sales Laws in Alabama?
What do you mean be charging more than a vehicle is worth? What are you going by to determine that. Dealerships are in the business to make a profit, they are going to charge more than what they paid for the vehicle to begin with.
Back-Child Support?
The best thing to do would be to talk to your local office of child support collection. However, I am sure the father can find some kind of job, it might not be what he wants, but there are jobs out there - flipping burgers, etc. I have heard Judge Judy tell...
Finding a Free Bed?
Most of the places that will give out free furniture will expect you to be able to haul it. Your best bet, providing you have somebody that will take you to pick it up, will be to go to the office of your local Salvation Army and ask for a voucher for a free...
Extractions and dentures?
People can eat without teeth. I got dentures in 1983, but I had been without teeth for so many years that I prefer not to wear them, unless I am going someplace or having company. You also dont have to eat just soft foods when you dont have teeth. Your gums...
Closing of Mouth After Dentures?
Talk to your dentist. When I got my dentures I could close my mouth properly right away. I didnt get my dentures right after the teeth were pulled. I think it was maybe six weeks.
Child Support vs SSI?
Check with your local Social Security Office. Does your son still live with you or is he in some kind of home? My thought is unless you have some kind of trust fund set up for him to care for his expenses after you and your ex-husband are gone, you should have...
Child Support vs SSI?
I should also have added, that depending on your total income and what he gets in child support, he could still qualify for some disability income.
Child Support vs SSI?
I should also have added, that depending on your total income and what he gets in child support, he could still qualify for some disability income.
Finding Help Getting School Clothing and Supplies?
You can get a certain number of free outfits at the Salvation Army. First you have to go to their local office and tell them what you need and they will give you a voucher to take to their thrift store. There are also all kinds of thrift stores that sell clothing...
Verbally Abusive Husband?
The first thing is to keep your nose out of it. Let your sister know she can talk to you, but dont offer advice or meddle. Your sister is a mature woman, if she really wants to leave she would. There are all kinds of womens shelters available all over the country...
Free CPR and First Aid Certificates?
Doesnt she have to pass these courses in order to get the certificates. I do know the Red Cross charges for the courses they offer. Sometimes you have to spend money to get the job you want. If she pays for a course she will be better prepared than from a free...
Collecting Back Child Support from SSI?
You will have to talk to your local Social Security Office and the Office of Child Support Enforcement. The way I look at is you are an adult, why would you get anything? I would think something should go to your mother being she spent hard earned money raising...
Collecting Other Income and Benefits While On Social Security?
From what I understand people on disability can earn up to a certain amount without losing any of their disability. It is a very small amount. After a certain amount, for every two dollars you earn they will take one dollar away from your disability income...
Child Support Advice for the Noncustodial Parent?
Have you verified that your employer doesnt divide the amount of child support into three parts, for the months that you get three checks?
Changing Terms of a Divorce?
Both of you should have had attorneys and had a meeting including the attorneys to divide things up. He cant just decide what is what. Also the amount of child support should be determined at that meeting or in court. Instead of staying in the house take your...
Changing Terms of a Divorce?
Both of you should have had attorneys and had a meeting including the attorneys to divide things up. He cant just decide what is what. Also the amount of child support should be determined at that meeting or in court. Instead of staying in the house take your...
Leaving a Verbally Abusive Spouse?
Take your kids and go to a shelter for battered women. From what I have heard they have all kinds of information that can help you, with the things that you need help with. they will also provide rooms for you and the kids. They usually have donated clothing...
SSI and Child Support?
He should discuss this with the local child support office and the social security office.
Christmas Charities?
If there is a Salvation Army in your area they have to be listed in the phone book. However, your friend will have to go in and apply for help, not you. There is Toys for Tots, and others. That being said, there again I think there is paperwork to be filled...
17th Birthday Party ideas?
Do you have any idea what it will cost to rent a party bus? Unless your family is really well to do you probably cant afford it. You might be better off sticking to teenage ideas.
SSI Benefits for Dependents?
If your son is a minor, and the SSI check was intended for child support, your wife is the one that should cash it and use it for your sons needs, and that can include housing, utilities, clothing, food, etc. If your son is an adult, ask him. Do you have thoughts...
Child Support and SSI?
Talk to you local child support office, that is what they are there for. If they dont know anything then talk to your local Social Security Office. Is the amount of child support court ordered? If it isnt, you should get it court ordered and if need be garnished...
Finding Furniture for a Family in Need?
Have you tried your area Salvation Army? If not go to their office and tell them what you need and why and they will have you fill out paperwork, then they will give you a voucher to take to their thrift store, to get the furniture that you need, if they have...
Social Security Survivor Benefits?
Who paid all of your expenses for 10 years? If she did use all of it, it probably made it so that you had a better standard of living than you would have had otherwise. A lot would depend on the amount.
Christmas Help in Kentucky?
Contact the Salvation Army. There is also Toys for Tots, and there are others. However, it will be mentioned on the news when they start taking applications. There is paperwork that has to be filled out, and I think there is income guidelines. There is also...
Getting a Senior Citizen Help With Roof Repairs?
Was the damage done by a storm, otherwise I dont think homeowners insurance will cover it, even if you had the $1,000.00 deductible. Talk to your mothers pastor, sometimes, if a church doesnt have the cash up front, they will take up a special offering during...
Discontinued Simplicity Pattern?
Have you looked on the Simplicity website? It seems like different times when I have been on the site, I have noticed that they have a listing for discontinued patterns.
Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?
Contact your local Social Security office, they will be able to help you.
Questions Regarding Notification of Increased Child Support?
The families that I have known of that are in situations like yours, if the each have one child neither one pays child support. Im wondering if the mother of the kids had asked for a modification of child support. That being said if she did, you should have...
Buying a Sling for a Fractured Arm?
If you need an actual cast for a fractured arm, I assume it has been medically diagnosed, and then physicians would apply the cast. There again, if your arm has been medially diagnosed, your physician would have sold you a sling. If you just think it is fractured...
Free or Inexpensive Living Room Furniture?
Havent you had one before getting on disability. However, go to your local Salvation Army (the office part) and tell them you need a couch and they will give you a voucher to take to their thrift store, for a free couch, providing they have some free furniture...
Free or Inexpensive Living Room Furniture?
Havent you had one before getting on disability? However, go to your local Salvation Army(the office part) and tell them you need a couch and they will give you a voucher to take to their thrift store, for a free couch, providing they have some free furniture...
Child Support and Social Security?
Do you have a court ordered child support payment set up? If you do, I am under the impression that the amount of Social Security you receive should be combined with the required amount of child support to equal the court ordered amount. You shouldnt receive...
Fun Jobs for 14 Year Olds?
The first thing to consider is do you have a place that you can have a horse? If you dont, then you will also have to pay for a place to keep a horse. Then there is another thing to consider, most jobs arent fun. At you age most places wont hire anybody under...
Non-Custodial Parent Receiving Children's Social Security Payments?
Do you have a court ordered child support agreement. If not get one. You can go to your local Child Support Enforcemnt Office. This should have been determined a long time ago. Actually what you were receiving before your ex had it changed should have been...
Back Child Support?
Talk to your local Child Support Office. They are the ones that would be able to help you.
Converting Hospital Scrubs into Clothing?
Cant they be sent as is? Im sure the tops can be used as is and if you want to convert the pants to skirts, there is a way, but I have never tried it. Google how to convert old jeans to a skirt.
Finding Free Furniture and Kitchen Items?
Go to the office of your local Salvation Army and tell them what you need and they will give you a voucher to take to their Thrift Store. If the store has the items that you need they will give it to you free. However in most places you will have to have a...
Christmas Help in Georgia?
Go to the Salvation Army, they are in all areas, maybe not actually in your town, but nearby. Also there is Toys for Tots. Do you have any case managers with Social Services, if you do they might know of more organizations in your area. Kids dont need a lot...
Asking a Boy to Winter Formal?
If he is a good friend, why cant you just ask him? I dont understand why people think everything has to done in a cute way.
Social Security Survivor Benefits for College Students?
Talk to your local Social Security Office. That being said I know lots of students that work full time and go to school full time. If your family is low enough income there is also grants and there is always school loans.
Rust Colored Couch with Light Blue Walls?
Find some throw pillows with a combination of pale blue and some shade of brown in them. There is a possibility that you might have to buy fabric and make the pillows, but they wouldnt be hard to do. There are quite a few prints that are a combination of blues...
Finding Christmas Help for Children?
Your kids are old enough to understand, if you cant get them anything for Christmas. Most of the charities that help with Christmas have an age cut off limit of 12 years. They have to do that for budget reasons. You have known that Christmas was coming for...
Best Paint for Plastic Flower Pots?
You can buy special spray paint for plastic. It comes in a wide variety of colors.
Help Getting a Free Mattress?
I dont know of anyplace that will give you a new good mattress. As far as I know there isnt any mattress that will completely help neck and back problems. In fact I havent even seen any advertisements that sound like that. Most people with back and neck problems...
Social Security Survivor's Benefits for Children?
Why would your daughter get your sons share of the survivors benefits when your son no longer get them? That doesnt make any sense at all.
Roof Repair Assistance for Senior Citizens?
When you were told you didnt qualify, they probably meant that you were over income. If your home is completely paid for, there is some kind of mortgage for Senior Citizens where you get monthly payments from a mortgage company, the drawback to that is when...
Organizations Offering Christmas Help?
What are you doing for food, and utilities? You also need money for gas and car insurance. For Christmas help go to the Salvation Army and there is Toys for Tots, and depending on your area, there will be other organizations. As far as clothing goes, you can...
25th Wedding Anniversary Party Ideas?
Its your party, you can do whatever you want. However, a couples kids are the ones that usually put it on, and the ones that I have been to, in my 73 years, are open houses, where they serve some kind of sandwiches, cake, coffee, tea, and punch. They have guest...
Dealing with an Abusive Spouse?
I dont want to sound mean, but part of this is your fault. I dont know how many kids you have, but it sounds like you have more than you can afford. I have an adult mentally disabled daughter, who attended public school. My older daughter also has an adult...
Pregnant and Sharing Expenses With Boyfriend?
From what you have said, I wouldnt move in with him. He sounds either spoiled or immature. Just because you are having a baby, doesnt necessarily mean you should be living together. Why isnt he working full time at one job, or two part time jobs? If you decide...
Leaving an Abusive Husband?
It is your choice whether or not to have an abortion. At your age, I would definitely consider it, rapidly. I would have done it even at a younger age. I also dont know what you mean about disrupting your kids lives by going to a shelter. It would be a lot...
Teen Job Ideas?
You definitely are too young to work in businesses. You must know some of your neighbors and parents friends. If you know somebody that has little kids ask if they need a babysitter. Also if you are given money for ball games, movies, etc. only use the portion...
Do SSI Benefits Continue After Adoption?
The only way anybody gets SSI benefits is if they are disabled. These kids might be getting survivors benefits. Your friend should talk to the local Social Security Office.
Pennsylvania Christmas Help?
You have to have some income to allow you to stay home with the kids. They are in school part of the time, you could be flipping burgers. That being said, Every place that I have lived talks about the places that help with things like this on the news. There...
Finding Christmas for a Friend?
Check with your department of social services. They might know of someplace that can help her. As far as a bed goes, go to the office of your local Salvation Army and tell them she needs a bed, and they will give a voucher to take to the Salvation Army Thrift...
Finding Christmas for a Friend?
I meant to add it almost sounds like your friend might be a little bit on the autistic side, being she doesnt do well with people. I have a 27 year old grandson that is ADHD, autistic and schizophrenic, and he isnt real sociable, but we have been told that...
Christmas Help for 2 Teenagers?
Most agencies that do Christmas help, have a cut off age of 12 years. Teenagers are old enough to understand that times are hard. Also there isnt a kid alive that needs more than one gift from each person. Dont your kids have grandparents, aunts, and uncles...
Help for Christmas?
Most of the organizations that provide Christmas help have a age cut off limit of 12-13 years. The younger ones might be able to get help from the local Salvation Army or Toys for Tots. I dont know how the Toys for Tots program works in order to be considered...
Donating Toys to Local Christmas Charities?
The Salvation Army is always a good place to donate toys to, they do a lot at Christmas and they are located almost all over. Also there is Toys for Tots, I dont really know how to get hold of them, but Im sure if you googled them for your area you would find...
Marriage and Child Support?
If you are living together, he shouldnt have to pay child support at all. If you have two kids together, why isnt he paying child support for both of them and is the child support hes paying for the oldest one court ordered. This just doesnt make any sense...
Who Is Responsible for Funeral Expences?
I would think that would be right, but then on other hand if she is resentful of the situation she might not be inclined to do so. That being said I would never admit to having a married man live with me. If his wife doesnt do the funeral and you dont want...
Home Repair Help for Low Income Families?
If you can find free or cheap repair work, that doesnt include making the house into a dream home. If you havent been able to maintain it in decent condition, it has never been much of a dream house. Buildings require yearly or more maintenance. I dont know...
Finding Free or Inexpensive Furniture?
If you are on disability I bet you are on food stamps and maybe even housing assistance. Which means you should have a small amount of cash to go to thrift stores and yard sales looking for cheap furniture. Also if your disability is physical, you would have...
Husband Verbally Abusive with an Infant?
I would never have let you and your, at the time boyfriend live in my house, without being married. You cant hate and love him both. The fact that he has a record doesnt make it hard for him to find a job, it is his attitude. I know that when a person first...
Disability Payments and Child Support?
If you have legal custody I dont know how she is receiving the payments. Dont waste time, get appointments with your local Social security Office and your local Office of Child Support Enforcement. All areas have both of these offices, it might not be in the...
Home Repair Help for Low Income Families?
I agree with Eggz about painting vinyl floors. When I was kid my late mother painted our living room, dining room and kitchen vinyl several times because we could never afford new. My mother did it on her hands and knees.
Hair Damaged After Perm?
More than likely the perm isnt what is causing the damage. For many years I got perms about every three months and never experienced any breakage. In between I was coloring my hair, however, I was following the advice of my sister who was a hair stylist. She...
Christmas Help?
C.J. is right about the Toys for Tots, however most of the places that do things like that are past the deadline for taking applications. As far as the Angel Trees go, the only way you get to have a name on them is if some organization puts them on. You cant...
Shopping for Rhubarb?
Unless you absolutely need to have fresh rhubarb, which is usually an early summer product, look in the frozen food section of your local grocery stores. Some of them might have in that section. One of the grocery stores where I live handles frozen rhubarb...
Storing Cake Pans and Baking Supplies
But then where did you store the tub. I like the idea, but I dont know where I would store the tub in wonderful, roomy apartment. lol
Recipes Using Frozen French Fries?
I have seen several recipes lately that are similar to Tater Tot Casserole that use fries instead of the Tater Tots. You can also heat the fries in the oven, I do that for myself every now and then and they get reasonably crispy, then serve them to the kids...
Slow Cooker Roast Beef Recipe?
I born the roast on the stove and put it in the slow cooker and dump a can of cream of celery soup over it. This also makes a good gravy and I have never been able to make decent gravy. Then I serve it with mashed potatoes and a veggie.
Having Dental Work Done Without Insurance?
A lot of people are in your situation. If you have a social worker as if they know of any places where you could get dental care. I have a 21 year old grandaughter that has a two year old. She has been in pain with tooth problems for about two years. She is...
Christmas Help for Teens?
The charities that I am aware of that help with Christmas gifts have an age cut off limit of 12-13 years. The application deadline is also past for most of them. Being you are unemployed you must have a social worker with the Department of Social Services, talk...
Child Support and SSDI Lump Sum Back Payment?
Talk to your local Social Security Office and you local Office of Child Support Enforcement. My opinion is that you shouldnt need an attorney, once the Office of Child Support Enforcement is involved.
Child Support and SS?
Set up appointments and talk to you local Child Support Office and you local Social Security Office. With $1,000 a month tax free income you husband has more than enough to afford his own little apartment. Even if you would have to drastically down size and...
Family of 5 Needs Help After House Fire?
The organizations you mentioned only do temporary help. Like putting you in a motel for a limited amount of time. It depends on the kid of help you expected. From the Red Cross you should have received vouchers for clothing for you and the kids to take to the...
Social Security Disability Survivor's Benefits?
If they were just getting ready to go to court, Im assuming she had been denied one time and was appealing that decision. Just because they go to court doesnt mean the disability will be granted and if that is the case there will be no back pay. My guess is...
Cooking a Turkey Breast in the Microwave?
I used to cook whole turkeys in the microwave. At the time I did that, the book that came with my microwave had the directions for doing it. I know it said to put the turkey in one of those oven roasting bags. They always turned out moist and people were surprised...
Christmas Charities for Children?
More than likely you are too late to apply for help. Most of the charities have cut off dates of mid-November. It would also help to know the ages of your kids because most of the charities have age limits of 12-13 years. These conditions are so that they know...
Child Support and Social Security?
Talk to you local Child Support Office and also your local Social Security Office.
Living With an Abusive Spouse?
Find an attorney that will help you pro bono, and co-file, demand that you get a vehicle that is in decent running condition; a reasonable amount of court ordered child support that will be garnished from his wages, by the state; demand spousal support(you...
Christmas Help Advice?
Most of the charities that provide Christmas help have age cut off limits of 12-13 years. This is because the teenagers are old enough to understand the situation. Speak to your pastor about this. Sometimes they will take up a special, anonymous offering to...
Christmas Help in South Carolina?
The fact that you love your son doesnt have anything to do with the problem. Also you had to have had some warning that you were about to lose your house. You cant lose a house without some warning. When I was a single mother there were times I had to miss...
Christmas Help in South Carolina?
I also meant to tell you that WalMart had quite nice t-shirts for no more than $10.00, also thrift stores have really nice gently used things along with some new items that still have the store tags on them. Talk to your pastor, sometimes they will take up...
Alabama Christmas Charities?
The charities that I am aware of that provide Christmas help have a cut off date of mid-November. This is so they can do their budgeting. Somebody in the family should be able to buy each one of the kids a $5.00 gift at WalMart. One gift is all any kid needs...
Finding Christmas Help in Georgia?
The charities that provide Christmas help are the same nationwide and they have cut off dates for taking applications of mid-November. You might have to get two part time jobs flipping burgers or in retail or something. Where are you living without any income...
Instructions for a Home Depot Pre-lit Christmas Tree?
You have been using the tree for four-five years and dont know how to put it together. No matter what type of pre-lit tree that I have to put together, over the years I have discovered the easiest way to get the right plugs in the right plug ins on each section...
Moving Into a House With Friends?
What would all of you kids be using for money for all of these big ideas that you have? Rent for a half way decent three bedroom house where I live runs about $800.00 a month, then there is heat, electricity, water, sewer, garbage, cable, and internet. There...
Christmas Help for My Son?
Any of the charities that provide Christmas help, that I am familiar with, these are the ones that are nationwide, have a cut off date of mid-November, for budgeting reasons. If you have a social worker with the Department of Social Services talk to that person...
In Need of Christmas Help?
Most of the well known charities that are nation wide have cut off dates for applications of mid-November, this is for budgeting purposes. Talk to your social worker, with the Department of Social Services (I am assuming you have one). Also dont your kids have...
Christmas Help for Children?
Did you report the robbery to the police? If you owned the house you should have had home owners insurance and I would think you could collect something on that, providing you have proof of the robbery. If it was a rented house, your renters insurance should...
Christmas Help for Children?
Do you have a court ordered child support order, if so their Dad should be paying regular child support, and if he isnt you could get him in trouble.
Home Sales Party Tips?
Any time I have been to a party where you are expected to buy stuff, the hostess has delivered the items to the guests. That being said it seems like I have heard that some of the selling parties, the merchandise is shipped directly to each guest. Thank heavens...
Christmas Help for My Son in Indiana?
Most of the nation wide charities that do Christmas help have a cut off date of mid-November, for applications, that is so that they can do their budgeting. If the Marines were in your area they would be connected with Toys for Tots. You dont say how old your...
Christmas Help of Children in Tennessee?
Most of the nation wide charities that provide Christmas help have cut off dates for applications of mid-November, that is so they can do their budgeting. Talk to your social worker at the Department of Social Services, they might be able to help you. Also...
Christmas Help in Texas?
Your biggest problem is that the nation wide charities that provide Christmas help have a cut off date of mid-November for taking applications. This is so they can budget for the number of applicants they get. Also most of them have an age cut off limit of...
Income Tax and Child Custody?
Which parent are you wondering about? Are you getting any child support? If so go and speak to your local Child Support Enforcement Office. When I got divorced I wanted to go after alimony, but my attorney told me I didnt want alimony, but I did want child...
Christmas Help in Florida?
The charities that I know of that provide Christmas help are the ones that are known nation wide and I know they are in your area too. That being said most of them have cut off dates of mid-November for taking applications. This is so that they can do the budgeting...
Help with House Repairs?
Where I live the Homebuilders Association does minor repairs on homes, usually for seniors/low income/disabled. They use donated materials. If you could obtain the required materials do you have any friends/relatives that could provide the labor? The time might...
Christmas Help in New Jersey?
Most of the charities that are nationwide and provide Christmas help quit taking applications mid-November, this is so that they can do their budgeting. They also have age cut off limits of 12-13 years, and most of them dont let disabilities change their minds...
Dealing With an Abusive Husband?
Take you daughter and get out. If you dont have any place else to go, go to a battered womens shelter. You never know when it will get worse. Also your daughter shouldnt have to hear that kind of language.
Social Security Death Benefits?
My opinion is that the child shouldnt be eligible for her late fathers death benefits, being he didnt raise her and she has been adopted and raised by another family. That family has raised her for several years without any type of benefit, other than that...
SSDI and Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
How old is your son? That could have something to do with it. Talk to your local Social Security Office and see what they say. They will know more about it, than we do. What were you living off before you got your disability? Most cases that I have heard of...
Finding Free Furniture?
Didnt you have any of these items where you lived before. Otherwise go to the office of your local Salvation Army and tell them what you need, and they will give you a voucher to take to their thrift store. You will get the items you need, providing they have...
No Lights Working on Pre-lit Tree?
Have you used the tree before and has it worked. Someplace on the bottom tier there has to be a male plug. When I put my tree together, I always plug in the bottom layer, then when I do the next layer, I know when I get the next layer plugged in just right...
Survivor Benefits for Widow on Disability?
Call your local Social Security Office and talk to them. They will have better information than any of us do.
No Sew Barbie Doll Clothes?
You can buy something in fabric departments that replaces sewing, but I dont know who durable it is and I also dont know what it is called. That being said you should be able to get two or three items made before Christmas, that is providing you will be using...
Underwear to Wear with a Leg Cast?
I know this probably isnt what she would want to hear, but there are diapers and pull ups for people with incontinence problems, that might be a solution. Another thing you could buy a package of cheaper undies, that were a larger size and buy some velcro, then...
Homemade Craft or Sewing Kits for Young Girls?
This would all depend on if you want to put together a kit on your own or buy one that is already done. I do know of a craft that is real popular among younger, elementary school age kids, and to make it even easier you can now buy looms to make the bracelets...
Eligibility for Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
Talk to your local Social Security Office, they can answer this better than we can. Why is your little girl receiving workmans comp?
Applying for Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
Talk to your local Social Security Office. That being said as far as I know they are for spouses and minor children. What is meant for the minor children is to support them, not for them to have as spending money.
Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
How old are you? If you are a minor those benefits are meant to support you, not to be given to you for spending money. If she is getting these benefits, how do you think she is supporting you? That being said talk to your local Social Security Office.
Application Process for Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
Your local Social Security Office knows more about this than any of us do.
Sharing Living Expenses and Chores?
Why would you want to support him, if he isnt making any effort to improve himself by getting real estate listings? As long as he does have a place to live, even if it isnt real nice, why is he staying with you? I realize times are hard, but there is a reason...
Christmas Help for Children?
The charities that provide Christmas help have a cut off date of mid-November for taking applications. This is done for budgeting purposes. Most of them also have age cut off limits of 12-13 years, this is because older kids are expected to understand the situation...
