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Last post 10-16-2009 11:26 PM by kb999999. 9 replies.
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  • 10-10-2009 9:40 PM

    Hello

    Just wanted to introduce myself. I've found this site to be very useful in the last couple of weeks; it's come up in the top of my searches when I've been trying to find out information about my new food benefits. 

     

    My name's Cai; I'm 22 and working full-time. My beautiful wife has opted to stay at home for the time being with our 6 week old son, Dante. Since I'm currently underemployed at $8.50 an hour, this makes things a little tight for us money-wise. We've been very lucky in that all of the medical costs for Dante's birth were covered (we'll be appearing on Discovery Health next year, and in exchange for us being on camera they paid medical bills plus got us a bunch of gift certs for baby stuff), a friend of ours is renting us a 2 bedroom half-a-duplex for just $450/month, and we just recently bought a car for $1000 that the inspection mechanic tells us should last at least 5 years if we take care of it. And the food benefits make such a huge difference. I pay my taxes just like everybody else, and I'm not too proud to accept help when I need it. 

     Nice to meet you all, and thanks already for the help I've found here!

  • 10-10-2009 10:24 PM In reply to

    Re: Hello

    Welcome.  You should get alot of ideas and suggestions,especially since you got that new baby.  Jump in!  Ask away.

  • 10-11-2009 7:55 AM In reply to

    Re: Hello

    Welcome! We're glad you joined.

    Stacie
  • 10-11-2009 8:52 AM In reply to

    • Brandy
    • Top 10 Contributor
    • Joined on 03-28-2007
    • Saving in South Louisiana
    • Posts 14,161

    Re: Hello

    Welcome to the community!

    I hope you find lots of information to help you to live well without spending a fortune on it. Enjoy all your reading!

     

    Your Dollar Stretching Assistant Community Moderator

    and

    Stretchpert in.... Schooling; Food Programs Co-ops and Clubs ; Recalls




  • 10-11-2009 9:39 AM In reply to

    Re: Hello

    Dear Cai, Welcome!  Since you say that you are getting "food benefits," if you are in the USA, I assume thta they are SNAP/Food Stamps. You might find that forum in Can You Help? to be helpful to you.  There or elsewhere, loooking forward to talking with you!  Yours in Him, Deb

    Proud trainer of Heart, a black female Miniature Poodle, as a Psychiatric Service Dog

    Enter His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise; give thanks to Him, bless His Name. (Psalm 100)

    Yours in thrift, Deb


    Officially Recognized Stretchpert in Government & Charity Assistance, Kosher Living and Prayer Circle

  • 10-11-2009 2:42 PM In reply to

    • gayla50
    • Top 10 Contributor
      Female
    • Joined on 09-24-2007
    • Western North Carolina
    • Posts 3,304

    Re: Hello

    welcome , glad you have joined us .

    Gayla

    Officially Recognized Stretchpert in Frugal Food and Cooking



    Purpose is what gives life a meaning
  • 10-12-2009 2:38 AM In reply to

    Re: Hello

     Hi Cai!  I'm really new too, but love the site and think it's a great resource to help limited dollars stretch further. Welcome!

  • 10-12-2009 6:14 AM In reply to

    • Pat
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    • Joined on 03-06-2007
    • Colorado
    • Posts 11,205

    Re: Hello

    Welcome! We're glad to have you here. Hope we can be of some help.

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  • 10-14-2009 11:49 PM In reply to

    Re: Hello

     welcome!

    cyn


  • 10-16-2009 11:26 PM In reply to

    Re: Hello

     Welcome Cai and Just Plucky ... This is a wonderful place to learn new things and the search-slot helps you find past topics.

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