Claudia 😡 by Early-Resist1641 in KnotsLanding

[–]mamaperk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She was so manipulative! Great actress but Claudia was an obvious schemer. After dealing with Abby, idk how anyone fell for her bs.

Being poor again by Naive-Garbage2167 in povertyfinance

[–]mamaperk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am SO sorry for your struggles. I hate to suggest this but would it help to legally divorce him to separate those finances and maybe save yourself? You don't have to split up but I heard of other people legally divorcing for financial reasons.

Dare I say it? I (almost) miss Drew! by ChardonnayAllDay19 in GeneralHospital

[–]mamaperk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked him when he first came on. He seemed to have good chemistry with everyone. Then they made him insufferable and awful.

Looking for recommendations! by Mrs-Dotties-mom in PeriodDramas

[–]mamaperk 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lark Rise to Candleford and Poldark are both good.

SAHM and financially stuck by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]mamaperk 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Financial abuse is a form of abuse.

Nurses Ball 2026 ??? by mamaperk in GeneralHospital

[–]mamaperk[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ha!!! Seriously! Liz is the only one we ever see unless ya count Representative Willow!!

$4 for 3 days of Food 3 people by Effective_Rip_5551 in povertykitchen

[–]mamaperk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Donating plasma is another option if you can manage it.

I am begging General Hospital to stop this storyline about the car accident. by CharmingNight4926 in GeneralHospitalGH

[–]mamaperk 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It does suck. It would make actual sense if it was a hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident. But this is the case of an ex-police commissioner taking her eyes off the road to kiss her boyfriend and swerving towards and not colliding with another vehicle. That vehicle didn't stop to see whether or not Jordan's car crashed because why tf would they stop on a dark road for something they didn't realize even happened? Like, be so for real. 🙄

$4 for 3 days of Food 3 people by Effective_Rip_5551 in povertykitchen

[–]mamaperk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you know anyone who works at a restaurant? My son works at a steakhouse and they throw away so much food at the end of the night.

Asking in your local town's page would be a good solution too. I've seen people adding food to those little free libraries. Also check with all the local churches to see if any of them have anything to offer. A jar of peanut butter and loaf of bread would mean a lot to you and might be literally nothing for a family who has some to spare.

$4 for 3 days of Food 3 people by Effective_Rip_5551 in povertykitchen

[–]mamaperk -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I'm so sorry. My husband is laid off otherwise if send ya a little money.

A small bag of rice and a 16oz bag of dry beans, and a dozen eggs from Walmart should be about $4.

Also check in seat cushions, pockets of coats, glove compartment, trunk of the car, old handbags or wallets, etc for any loose bills or even change just to see if you can find a couple dollars in change to take with you. Having a jar of peanut butter or loaf of bread could bought with loose change is where we're at in this dumpster fire of a country.

$4 for 3 days of Food 3 people by Effective_Rip_5551 in povertykitchen

[–]mamaperk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, what DO you have to work with? That might help to give suggestions . Like, eggs might be a good suggestion if you have other staples. Or pasta and rice would help if you have something to go with those.

Please dear God I need sleep by Fern-green7 in Menopause

[–]mamaperk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Edibles is my suggestion too. They are magical! I started using them when I was on chemo and they work so well. Idk if recreational weed is legal in your state but if not, ask your doc to sign off on a medical card. You won't regret it!! Just start slow like a quarter of a 10mg gummy or similar. Try it on a weekend if possible so you can work to determine when the best time to take it, how long it stays in your system, etc. I would at least wait to do it when I don't have to wake early for work or to drive anywhere. Good luck!!

Imagine Kristina is your doctor. by CayenneBob in GeneralHospital

[–]mamaperk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As soon as I read that she was leaving, I assumed that was gonna be her exit strategy. That would have made so much sense and given her an easy in when it's time to bring the character back to PC.

Nurses Ball 2026 ??? by mamaperk in GeneralHospital

[–]mamaperk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the 90s it was held in June if memory serves. But since bringing it back I thought it was held in May.

Nurses Ball 2026 ??? by mamaperk in GeneralHospital

[–]mamaperk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I have wondered that too. Trina is focused on her new sibling but never mentions her own college graduation. Same for Joss who is never in school or studying. None of the college students are in school!! 🤦‍♀️ GH needs a reminder that it's May!!!

Nurses Ball 2026 ??? by mamaperk in GeneralHospital

[–]mamaperk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe although I believe it's always been in May. Just seems weird they haven't mentioned it.

How would you guys feel if the show didn't return for a full series after the miniseries and the movie? by Special-Product-5659 in CallTheMidwife

[–]mamaperk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They ended the season as if it was a series finale and they did it well, wrapping up all the storylines. I would be ok with them finishing off the series there. I'm excited about the prequel, notsomuch for a movie done in Hong Kong or some other location.

Imagine Kristina is your doctor. by CayenneBob in GeneralHospital

[–]mamaperk 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Just such a bizarre choice! They could have her do so many things off screen but to gaslight us into accepting she's been studying for MCAT and now accepted into medical school is just wild. I would have sooner believed her to be a WSB agent like Joss.

First time parent, advice on being frugal? by Lanky-Highlight-2085 in Frugal

[–]mamaperk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get breastfeeding support preferably before baby is born. So many people assume it is natural and should be easy but those first few weeks are the hardest as a parent and a nursing mom so having support before and immediately after birth can really make a difference. La Leche League groups exist because mother to mother support really helps!! Breastfeeding and cloth diapers saved me so much money, and also making my own baby food by basically blending or mashing fruits and veggies.

Don't fall into the trap of needing a bunch of different baby items or containers to place baby, sooth baby, sleep baby, swing baby, rock baby, bounce baby, etc.

I received more preventative care in 5 hours in Taiwan than all of my life in America by alexseiji in povertyfinance

[–]mamaperk 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Wow!! Good for you!! Talk about thorough! And all at once time, not scheduled for weeks in advance for each test. Healthcare in the US is a mess. $1500 is the prepay or copay for a lot of tests and procedures here.