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1. Ashley April 2, 2009 at 1:22 pm

   Kelly, thanks so much for posting this! This is great information for anyone to trim down a budget!
2. Leah April 2, 2009 at 1:42 pm

   Kelly, I didn’t see Angel Food Ministries listed and this is such a blessing for any family that needs assistance. Plus, it is open to any income bracket! http://www.angelfoodministries.com
3. TheThriftyMama April 3, 2009 at 8:38 am

   Don’t forget that if you are really that broke you can always sign up for Food Stamps and Medicaid for your children.
4. Christina @ Recession Proof Shopping April 3, 2009 at 1:34 pm

   Thanks so much! My husband has been laid off for almost 6 months now and I stay home with our children. It has really been a blessing in that it has helped us to really cut back on spending and reevaluate how we look at money. It has also helped us appreciate money better and learn how to use it wisely!
5. BenefitStudio April 3, 2009 at 11:31 pm

   Maintaining health insurance is a concern for many among the ranks of the unemployed. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that became effective March 1, 2009, includes a subsidy for involuntarily terminated workers to maintain their group coverage through COBRA or state continuation. But maintaining group coverage isn’t the only option, and sometimes not the best option. Those who don’t need all the benefits their specific group plan offers may find that an individual health plan, tailored to their needs, is a more affordable option that better fits their new budget. http://www.BenefitStudio.com
6. Jo April 5, 2009 at 4:15 am

   so glad to hear Family Life offers free conferences for unemployed families…my brother/and his wife occasionally are one of the sets of speakers for Family life..GREAT organization…

   we too are in the middle of unemployment..I hadn’t been working and applied EVERYWHERE..finally got a call back..and am working at an airlines..with a college degree, once I make it through the training I’ll be loading baggage/marshalling in planes/emptying the lavatory…interesting career for a middle aged woman..pay isn’t great..but INSURANCE..and INSTANT travel benefits..and right now, my husband is the househusband. We’ve been married 28 years and are learning new things about each other’s previous roles in the household..so keep an open mind about what you can do!

   Also, knowing I was getting hired..I did a once a month cook..via http://www.onceamonthmom.com, it was link from the 5 dollar dinner site..just having a back up of food in the freezer has made our transition time easier….

   and I think the stimulus is paying 65% of the cobra payments so it made our previous insurance down into possible…at least until I can sign up with the airline insurance that looks more reasonable in cost…

   and I’d add, for those in unemployment situation to take time out of every day to exercise/vigorously, eat healthy, get enough rest..you can only control so much..but you can take care of yourself and your family…I have found that when I burn the excess stress on exercise I’m not just stress eating and hopefully, making wiser choices with a clearer mind…

   take care of the decisions you need to..give God the rest..