freyas_fire going back to school and in need of help!
Originally posted by freyas_fire at Going back to school and need help!
I am (hopefully) going back to school in February for certification in Medical Front Office with Billing and Coding. I am currently unemployed and the school is a 60 mile commute round trip. I am running sales on both of my online shops indefinitely to stockpile some funds for gas money and other expenses, plus I'm going through an incredibly tough time financially right now. I lost the supplemental portion of my UC benefits at the end of 2010, which cut my monthly benefits received by $88. I have applied for food stamps but don't know if I am eligible or not (should know in a week or so). I will also most likely have to apply for emergency LIHEAP as I can't afford to pay my electric/heating bill. The UC is my only source of income right now - the soon to be ex does not have a job, has no income, and is not making much of an effort to find a job or another place to live, preferring to force me and his mother to pay for his expenses. I want to get the divorce finalized so I can get him out of the house (or save up enough enough money so I can leave) and move on with my life. Unfortunately, at this point, it may require an attorney to get that completed, as I've been trying for a year to file pro se with little success. Because of some complex issues, I don't think any lawyer is going to represent me without a retainer. Legal Aid does not handle divorce cases in PA. My house is also in foreclosure and a Sheriff's Sale is tentatively scheduled for March.
I also need to order a certified copy of my birth certificate for the application for federal funding (for the school tuition and expenses), and because I was born in NJ, an expedited copy is going to run me about $60 to obtain in time to complete the paperwork before school starts.
Jewelry, glass art, some kitty toys, and crocheted fingerless gloves are on the Etsy shop. The crocheted stuff and the cat toys will be transferred to Artfire when the listings expire. Use coupon code SNOWSTINKS20 to get 20% off your order.
http://www.freyasfire.etsy.com
My Artfire store is brand new and could really use some sales there to boost more interest in the shop. This shop features my uber-potent, 100% organic catnip herbal blend kitty toys. My friends have lovingly nicknamed my catnip blend "kitty crack," and swear that their cats that normally turn a nose up to plain catnip go nuts over these toys. They are sturdy and can handle rough play from a multiple cat household. My "research testing team" here in the household has yet to destroy one of my toys, while they immediately tear storebought toys to shreds. There is a storewide 20% off sale there as well - no coupon needed.
http://www.artfire.com/users/FreyasFire
Custom orders are kinda iffy at the moment - it depends on what item you're looking at. Once school starts, I probably won't have time to do any custom work until after I graduate. Feel free to email or convo me with questions and I'll see what I can do.
Also, if you would like items from both shops, go ahead, place the orders, pay via paypal, then email me or convo me, especially if you have 2 different screen names for each site. I will then combine packaging/shipping and refund any difference over a dollar. If First Class shipping totals over $5, and the items will fit in a envelope or small box, I can upgrade the shipping to Priority Mail Flat Rate for $4.95 for the flat rate envelope, or $5.20 for the small flat rate box. Please indicate in your email if you'd like that option. I don't believe in upping my profits with inflated shipping costs. You pay what I pay. Shipping costs are bad enough without jacking them up. International rates I will probably have to email you with a correct price. Global Priority Mail is horrendous so I do try to ship those packages First Class unless you really want to pay the Priority Mail costs. A flat rate envelope/box is just under $14, FYI. First Class is usually much cheaper. Rates can be found at www.usps.com.
I am also still running the Winter Charity Project through March and more info can be found on both sites.
And, I don't normally do this, but if you'd rather just donate a dollar or two, here's a button that links to my PayPal account. Even small donations add up, and I know money is tight for many people and buying things off the shops just may not be an option right now. If it will put you under financial strain to donate or purchase something, please, don't do it. A signal boost of the post will be more than enough and greatly appreciated.
Please - if you can help her by purchasing something (cat toys or jewelry) or by a couple of dollars donation, do so!
I am (hopefully) going back to school in February for certification in Medical Front Office with Billing and Coding. I am currently unemployed and the school is a 60 mile commute round trip. I am running sales on both of my online shops indefinitely to stockpile some funds for gas money and other expenses, plus I'm going through an incredibly tough time financially right now. I lost the supplemental portion of my UC benefits at the end of 2010, which cut my monthly benefits received by $88. I have applied for food stamps but don't know if I am eligible or not (should know in a week or so). I will also most likely have to apply for emergency LIHEAP as I can't afford to pay my electric/heating bill. The UC is my only source of income right now - the soon to be ex does not have a job, has no income, and is not making much of an effort to find a job or another place to live, preferring to force me and his mother to pay for his expenses. I want to get the divorce finalized so I can get him out of the house (or save up enough enough money so I can leave) and move on with my life. Unfortunately, at this point, it may require an attorney to get that completed, as I've been trying for a year to file pro se with little success. Because of some complex issues, I don't think any lawyer is going to represent me without a retainer. Legal Aid does not handle divorce cases in PA. My house is also in foreclosure and a Sheriff's Sale is tentatively scheduled for March.
I also need to order a certified copy of my birth certificate for the application for federal funding (for the school tuition and expenses), and because I was born in NJ, an expedited copy is going to run me about $60 to obtain in time to complete the paperwork before school starts.
Jewelry, glass art, some kitty toys, and crocheted fingerless gloves are on the Etsy shop. The crocheted stuff and the cat toys will be transferred to Artfire when the listings expire. Use coupon code SNOWSTINKS20 to get 20% off your order.
http://www.freyasfire.etsy.com
My Artfire store is brand new and could really use some sales there to boost more interest in the shop. This shop features my uber-potent, 100% organic catnip herbal blend kitty toys. My friends have lovingly nicknamed my catnip blend "kitty crack," and swear that their cats that normally turn a nose up to plain catnip go nuts over these toys. They are sturdy and can handle rough play from a multiple cat household. My "research testing team" here in the household has yet to destroy one of my toys, while they immediately tear storebought toys to shreds. There is a storewide 20% off sale there as well - no coupon needed.
http://www.artfire.com/users/FreyasFire
Custom orders are kinda iffy at the moment - it depends on what item you're looking at. Once school starts, I probably won't have time to do any custom work until after I graduate. Feel free to email or convo me with questions and I'll see what I can do.
Also, if you would like items from both shops, go ahead, place the orders, pay via paypal, then email me or convo me, especially if you have 2 different screen names for each site. I will then combine packaging/shipping and refund any difference over a dollar. If First Class shipping totals over $5, and the items will fit in a envelope or small box, I can upgrade the shipping to Priority Mail Flat Rate for $4.95 for the flat rate envelope, or $5.20 for the small flat rate box. Please indicate in your email if you'd like that option. I don't believe in upping my profits with inflated shipping costs. You pay what I pay. Shipping costs are bad enough without jacking them up. International rates I will probably have to email you with a correct price. Global Priority Mail is horrendous so I do try to ship those packages First Class unless you really want to pay the Priority Mail costs. A flat rate envelope/box is just under $14, FYI. First Class is usually much cheaper. Rates can be found at www.usps.com.
I am also still running the Winter Charity Project through March and more info can be found on both sites.
And, I don't normally do this, but if you'd rather just donate a dollar or two, here's a button that links to my PayPal account. Even small donations add up, and I know money is tight for many people and buying things off the shops just may not be an option right now. If it will put you under financial strain to donate or purchase something, please, don't do it. A signal boost of the post will be more than enough and greatly appreciated.
Please - if you can help her by purchasing something (cat toys or jewelry) or by a couple of dollars donation, do so!