I hope the original poster reads this &/or it helps others. I am retired from the Social Security Administration last working in the Office of Disability & Review component where judges hear appealed disability cases. This is the Agency that administers the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. If your husbands still gets SSI payments, even if the check is only $1, he is eligible for Medicaid health coverage through the state. This pays for everything and includes about 3 or so prescription drugs a month (use this to pay the most expensive or get a prescription for 2 months worth), basic dental care, and basic eye care.
In addition, in most states, if you receive SSI you are eligible for food stamps with the state. Also, if you receive food stamps, you may be eligible for utility assistance (like in Texas electric assistance during the hottest months and phone assistance). Check with the state to see what you may be eligible for. See if your daughter qualifies for a work/study program with a federal agency. For example, these students generally work at entry grade level for a semester and then go to school a semester and also have summer employment. When the student graduates, he/she gets a permanent job offer that student can accept or not. Have her decide what type of career she is interested in, then go to an Agency that does that type of work. ... View related article.
I tried everything and found the most natural remedy to be about 1/4-1/3 cup apple cider vinegar with a few drops of cooking oil in a glass. Keep this near frsh fruit (or wherever the flies are) and they will dive into the mixture and drown. It works better than anything else. Fran ... View related article.
My mother tried this, as did many ladies at the retirement center where she lives> Some said it work, some said it did not. Those who said it did work also said it did not last. Most had their skin turn very dry and flaky or red and irritated. "Live yeast cell" used to be in hemorrhpoid creams was the ingredient that worked this trick and it has been removed from some of these products. ... View related article.
I purchased the special "green bags" and they did not work for me. I put the fruit/vegetables in the bag, folded it over as instructed. I did not see that carrots, lettuce, bananas or anything lasted more than about 3 days longer than usual. It was a waste of money. ... View related article.
I purchased the special "green bags" and they did not work for me. I put the fruit/vegetables in the bag, folded it over as instructed. I did not see that carrots, lettuce, bananas or anything lasted more than about 3 days longer than usual. It was a waste of money. ... View related article.
Thanks to everyone who responded!! You validated my sense that the quoted price was too high. Based on feedback, I will replace the hot water heater -- but will wait until the first of October when it is not so hot (over 90) outside PLUS that will give me time to save $$. It is hot enough that I can shower as is and boil water for dishes or flip the breaker once in a while. I did get another bid and that one came in at around $800 - 1,000, depending if we have to replace the cut off valve (covers everything, including a trip to wherever I want to go and he'll help me pick out heater and haul it over in his pickup). The new person said we do need to get a permit and have it inspected, although most people do not do so and city does not find out. He said there is no requirement to get a new circuit breaker--that in some new homes they are installing a cut off breaker at the heater site (if you need to cut off the electricity fast in an emergency). But my condo is small and I can get to breakers in 30 seconds, so not needed unless I want (I don't) since there is nothing wrong with my breaker (he tested it). So, I will save, and then in 6 weeks say good-bye to my old pal but enjoy the savings from my more energy efficient new heater. Again, thanks for all the advice. Fran ... View related article.
