Posted by: Jenn on: July 9, 2009
The following info was emailed to me by Rachel Freund of the Disability Voting Coalition It discusses details about a conference call scheduled for July 22, 2009.
We are looking forward to reconnecting with all of you through our monthly organizer call – everyone is welcome! In fact, please pass this information on to anyone who may be interested.
We hold our call on the FOURTH Wednesday of the month, from 10:30 AM – 12 noon
Our next call will be Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The toll-free call-in number is 1-866-352-3799. The participant code is *3493497* (yes, that is “star” before and after 3493497 — don’t forget the stars).
On July 22 we will be discussing the recent report on voter registration that went to PA’s General Assembly (House and Senate) and our plans to draw attention to the report and ideas for improving voter registration in our communities.
Please plan to join us – we need lots of help from all parts of PA if we are to change things for the better!
Feel free to call me at the number below if you have questions or comments – again, I’m sorry for the mix-up over last month’s call. We are doing our best to correct the problems and make the website more accessible and interactive. Look for some exciting changes over the next few months!
Thanks to all of you for your support of the Disability Voting Coalition – we are all “part of the dynamic that is building a better world!”
Rachel Freund
DVC Project CoordinatorDisability Voting Coalition of PA 1-877-391-3820 info@dvcpa.org www.dvcpa.orgWellness Works
Rachel Freund
Director, Community OutreachMental Health America – Allegheny County
1945 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219P: 412-391-3820
F: 412-391-3825
W: www.mhaac.net
Posted by: Jenn on: June 29, 2009
Before you ask, yes, I hate sitting down to clip coupons, but I find that they really can save me money so I suffer through the tedious task of finding them and clipping them.
Some things I do with my coupons that help stretch my money a little further include the following …..
Where to get coupons …
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Posted by: Jenn on: May 25, 2009
I have a countertop dishwasher and find it tough to afford to buy detergent for it … I found a solution that works well.
Mix …
Add the mixture to your dishwasher in place of brandname detergent and run the dishwasher as you normally would.
This can be mixed in larger batches using a 1 part Borax to 1 part Baking soda
Borax is found in the laundry aisle and can be bought for about $3 for a 4 lb. box
Baking Soda costs about $3 for a 4 lb. box
I’ve been using a single box of each for about 2 months and have used about 1/3 of each box. A 4lb box of cascade usually costs me about $7 and doesn’t last as long
I opted for a store brand of baking soda to keep the cost down and it works just as well as Arm and Hammer does from what I’ve experienced.
Many dishwasher detergents contain borax so it is somethng that is safe to use in a dishwasher.
If you make a larger batch be sure to clearly label the container and include its use and ingredients, along with the amount of each ingredient.
I make a batch using 1 cup Borax and 1 cup Baking Soda it lasts a couple weeks or more depending on how often I run my dishwasher. I got a plastic bowl from a local dollar store that I could easily write on and had a good sealing lid.
I opted not to reuse a plastic food dish because I wanted to be sure that people don’t think its food.
Here is a good resource to have on hand in case of accidental poisoning … http://www.aapcc.org They have a national 800 number for contacting Poison Control (some of you may remember the Mr. Yuck stickers this is the poison control organization that made them a household name)
Posted by: Jenn on: May 19, 2009
