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ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 17 Aug 11

For the first time in our history, the Pentagon and Elected Officials are considering a decrease in the pensions for US military retirees. As those of you who know me would suspect, I have a huge problem with this! But not...

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BellasmamaTiff Very, VERY true. And we are going to fall over it if they approve this bill. I also agree that military retirees do not get anywhere NEAR enough. Have you seen what a presidential retiree makes, however? Makes me want to VOMIT. Seriously, look it up. Look at...

25 Aug 11

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (160883) • United States 8 Aug 11

for programs like the WPA and CCC to come back? Briefly, WPA used unskilled unemployed people to do government jobs, such as construction, and CCC provided conservation jobs for young unemployed men. In this day and age women...

civilian conservation corps

earning our benefits

job corps

jobs for unemployed

works progress administration

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BellasmamaTiff In my town, Quincy IL there are programs for seniors to find work, none of them though target women specifically. That would be a wonderful thing as well :)

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BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 10 Aug 11

We are a relatively young couple, 24 and 26. We have 4 small children. Ages 6,4,2 and 7 months. I stay home with the children. My husband works part time, 30 hours per week, at minimum wage. Plus, he receives VA disability money....

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BellasmamaTiff Thank you for your advice. I have been shopping garage sales and thrift stores for my children's clothing, shoes and many other supplies since the birth of my very first child, so I am no stranger to that :) Also, we have started eating a LOT more pasta and...

12 Aug 11

BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 10 Aug 11

We are a relatively young couple, 24 and 26. We have 4 small children. Ages 6,4,2 and 7 months. I stay home with the children. My husband works part time, 30 hours per week, at minimum wage. Plus, he receives VA disability money....

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BellasmamaTiff Thank you Gerty! We have enrolled our son into HeadStart, and we applied for free or reduced lunches, we qualified for Free, because of our family size to income ratio. We had an offer to contract for deed a beautiful home, to save up while in income based...

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BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 4 Aug 11

I am bipolar. I have 4 children, ages 6, 4, 2 and 6 1/2 Months. I cannot take the medication because it does not work for me, only makes me tired and unable to function at all. I would like some suggestions on ways to deal with...

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BellasmamaTiff I have in the past few days, started a morning walking routine, with the kids and hubby. We walk 8 blocks to the park, and play with the kids for an hour or two, pushing them on the swings, chasing them, playing tag.....then walk to the grocery store, 4 blocks...

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BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 28 Oct 10

Im a 25 yr old, pregnant mommy of 3 children under 6....Our baby is due in 10 weeks. My husband works full time, and also, a part time side job. I do not have a drivers license, due to medical reasons, and I just feel trapped. I...

family

life

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BellasmamaTiff We actually moved closer to my family in August, and are actually living with my mother and grandparents, in my grandparents home. We decided to do that for the support system, and until we get on our feet to move. But, its even more overwhelming having...

29 Oct 10

BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 27 Apr 09

Im 24. My childrens father is incarcerated currently, he will be out June 8th next year. My dillema is this. I want to pack up and move. I want to just go somewhere and start over, make a better life for my babies. I can't do that...

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BellasmamaTiff Thank you. Thats really what it feels like to me. They keep saying things like "well, idk, cuz i wont ever be able to see her again" and "why does it matter what i think, your taking her away from us"...They are really trying to make me feel bad.They have even...

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BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 17 Apr 09

My sister...who is 22 and a mother herself, actually called my almost 4 year old daughter "Fat, ugly and stupid" yesterday. With my daughter sitting right there. How do I ever forgive her for that? Is it possible? I don't normally...

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BellasmamaTiff Yep, he was right there too...thanks so much for your response! Have a wonderful evening!

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BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 17 Apr 09

My sister...who is 22 and a mother herself, actually called my almost 4 year old daughter "Fat, ugly and stupid" yesterday. With my daughter sitting right there. How do I ever forgive her for that? Is it possible? I don't normally...

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BellasmamaTiff Honestly, my sister is a drug addict. The fight started over her wanting to take my child to the park with her, where she was to make a drug deal. I told her NOT with my child along, and it caused this blow up. I love my sister, she is my baby sister. But, she...

18 Apr 09

BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 18 Mar 09

What would you buy at the grocery store if all you had was $2 and no way of getting any more for a week?

eat

feeding family

grocery shopping

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BellasmamaTiff Im not stating that this is a PERSONAL problem I have, but just curious what you would all do IF we were faced with this dillemma! Thanks so much for your wonderful response!

17 Apr 09

BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 17 Apr 09

My sister...who is 22 and a mother herself, actually called my almost 4 year old daughter "Fat, ugly and stupid" yesterday. With my daughter sitting right there. How do I ever forgive her for that? Is it possible? I don't normally...

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BellasmamaTiff Thank you! Have a wonderful evening and happy mylotting!

17 Apr 09

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ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 24 Mar 09

If you didn't spend your money on beer, mad dog wine, cigarettes or waste it at the local Indian Casino, you could be rich too! How many in your "projects" have HDTVs, how many of you have cellphones? How many of you have nice...

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BellasmamaTiff Also, I feel that EVERYONE should be able to spend their money as they choose...

28 Mar 09

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 24 Mar 09

If you didn't spend your money on beer, mad dog wine, cigarettes or waste it at the local Indian Casino, you could be rich too! How many in your "projects" have HDTVs, how many of you have cellphones? How many of you have nice...

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BellasmamaTiff It angers me as well to see people sucking dry the benefits that people who are ACTUALLY trying to do right and get off the system actually NEED. I get angered because of a person I know who is on SSI un-necessarily, and he is going to get housing for around...

28 Mar 09

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 24 Mar 09

If you didn't spend your money on beer, mad dog wine, cigarettes or waste it at the local Indian Casino, you could be rich too! How many in your "projects" have HDTVs, how many of you have cellphones? How many of you have nice...

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BellasmamaTiff What about diapers? And clothing for your children? What about dance classes and soccer so that your child doesn't have to miss out on opportunities that children of families with higher incomes are able to do? I don't even own any jewelery besides one ring,...

28 Mar 09

inkyuboz @inkyuboz (1392) • Mandaluyong City, Philippines 23 Mar 09

Everyone needs money but not everyone WANTS money. It's a fact that some people can survive without much cash, and some would even give away their excess cash because it gives them unnecessary headaches. Frankly, I don't...

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BellasmamaTiff Thats an AWESOME idea! That would be amazing and wonderful, and I too have searched, and searched, and searched. Nobody will help us.....and nobody will until someone stands up and just does it! I hope you get the chance to make your dream come true, and along...

23 Mar 09

BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 22 Mar 09

Where do you get small business start up loans? The bank or credit union or where? And, if I do not qualify for a loan because of my credit, what other options are there for getting the funding? I have my business plan drawn up...

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BellasmamaTiff I dont have very good credit, what if I dont qualify?

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cmauthe1 @cmauthe1 (267) • Canada 17 Mar 09

It bothers me think about all of the chemicals, toxins and heavy metals that we are all exposed to everyday in the water we drink, the food we eat and even the air we breathe. I have been doing quite a bit of reading and research...

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BellasmamaTiff Not to sound as if Im questioning or unsure, I am just curious if this is safe to do even if you are prone to getting urinary tract infections...because I would love to try it, but I myself have been prone to UTI's since being pregnant the very first time.

22 Mar 09

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sNoOpPy @sNoOpPy (39) • Pakistan 18 Feb 09

How many of you think that married life is better then a bachlors life? Or bachlors life is better then the married life?

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BellasmamaTiff If I absolutely had to choose, I would definately choose the married life. Family life.

18 Feb 09

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alyssa_c @alyssa_c (440) • Philippines 8 Feb 09

I am already on my 9th month of pregnancy and I'm very, very excited to be giving birth soon! I've already been imagining all the things that my baby and I would be doing together and have been preparing everything, the nursery,...

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BellasmamaTiff Thats so funny that your angel told you you were having a boy...The minute we found out we were pregnant, I KNEW I was having a girl. I had dreams about it, and I saw EXACTLY how she would look and everything, and, she looked exactly like my dreams did....its...

18 Feb 09

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