Thread: September ~~Low Income Thread~~

Quote: Originally Posted by Pumpkin_Pie LizzyQ, that is a great deal on beans!! I have been trying to use dry beans, because they are cheaper, but I love the convenience of canned beans. They are such an easy dinner for my DS. He will eat a bowl of black beans, straight from the can. I think I might cook up a pot of beans once a week, just so I have them hand. Anyone know how long they can keep for in the refridgerator once they are cooked?...

Quote: Originally Posted by cwat Hi all Sheesh, so much stuff happening on this thread So, I went to Mickey Finn's and applied for the cashiering job (I think I was one of the first people applying) and talked to Scott (the hiring guy-really nice) He said that he will call me next week one way or the other, but I have a REALLY good feeling about this. Then last night... I ended up in the ER with my DD1. Now, she is a drama queen under...

I just realized today is the last day of September ! It's kinda gray and cool today, but otherwise today is an alright day (so far) Gotta take DD1 back to the Dr today, to get the packing removed from her arm again. Hopefully, this will be one of the last times I have to do this (I hope :cross) Now, on to other subjects. I filled out an application on Thursday of last week and the guy told me he would "call me next...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pumpkin_Pie Satori, the recipe says it makes 8 servings, I would start with 8 slices of bacon. That way, you get some good flavor, without adding too much fat and overpower everything else with the taste of the bacon too. I am so sorry about your car troubles. That sounds extremely frustrating. I am so afraid that my car is going to die, but I am pretty sure it will wait until there is a foot of snow on the ground...

Quote: Originally Posted by maciascl Wow this thread moves fast! Pumpkin Pie: No breaks? Umm...I know you aren't planning to stay, but I'd check your states labor laws. That doesn't sound legal to me. I am sorry you hate it. I completely understand hateing a job. Hope you find something better soon! AllysonB: Sending positive thoughts your way!!! I hope it all works out for you! Krystal: HUGS!!! We got approved for food stamps...

Pumpkin Pie -- congrats on the job! And about storing cooked beans, if you do them up & let them cool you should be able to store them in baggies in the freezer for quite awhile. I'd just squeeze out all the air & mark what type & the date. Maybe do a test batch & see if you like the way they come out after being frozen? I've done this before & they were fine for us, but we don't eat them...

So, my working interview went great today, and I think I am really going to like working there. I found out that there is only a very slim chance of getting him into that preschool any time in the next year. Plus, I am having an insanely hard time figuring out how to get DS to me at my job, or me to him without one of us leaving at the wrong time from school/work. The woman I was going to hire to bring him home isn't going to work out,...

New October Thread http://www.mothering.com/discussions...4#post14462814 Sleepless Mommy, please post the Holiday Helper sign-ups at the October thread. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by LizzyQ We stocked up at a local store's caselot sale.. hopefully enough to get us through the year with beans and rice. We got 3 24pk cases of canned beans ($13.xx each), and 40 lbs of brown rice ($18) plus a 48 pk of TP for $6! We did this last year and spent about $180 and still have half of it left... this time we only got chickpeas and blackbeans cause we use those the most.. then I can use my WIC to get...

Still waiting to find out if we get approved for the charity for my husband's $15000 hospital bill. In the meantime, I'm making $10 per month payments to the other clinic that referred him to the hospital. My sister-in-law asked if I'd watch her 2 year old for a few weeks while she took a class in Anchorage and will pay me for it. I talked to her again yesterday and found out it will be for much longer than I had thought. 8:30...