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Adult Daily Living Skills: I Survived My First Winter Storm

Well it’s been a week now and today’s 70 degree weather has me feeling like did last week really happen ? Was my power really out for 4 days during a snow storm ? Wait there was a snow storm in Texas ?! Yes that did happen and I survived thank you Jesus ! Staying at a warming center or shelter definitely took the cake but I was safe and the food was great. So many local people brought in food, heaters, and blankets. Seeing the generosity of so many people encouraged me to give more ! I also was able to see how the elderely and those with disabilities are especially vulnerable during a time like this. Many of the people at the shelter were elderly and would not have survived the freezing temps on their own . After I got an email saying my power had been restored I just felt so thankful that I had made it ! Who knew a native Floridian had what it took to survive a snow storm ? I made it y’all ! Check out the video below to see how it all went . SUBSCRIBE: https://youtu.be/eCs5VIoD90A

Surviving My First Winter Storm

Day two of the Winter Zombie Apoc alypse and I’m still without power. It’s now been over 48 hours and yesterday morning I decided to come to what’s called a Warming Center. After waking up at and it being ONE degree yesterday morning I said no ma’am I got’s TO GO ! But basically the Warming Center is a place where you can warm up, charge your devices, and have hot food. The one I’m at is actually a senior citizen center and it’s pretty nice. I brought a comforter with me and everything I’d need to stay the night. Based on the update from my apartment complex it looks like I’ll be here another night or two as the power still has not come back on. Overall, my experience has been okay at the Warming Center. I have eaten good thanx to the locals who have brought in Chick-fil-A, pizza, lasagna, desserts, chips, chili, and gourmet grilled cheese. Someone even brought in heaters. Lord, it felt so good to eat something hot. I am so thankful, I might not be in my warm apartment but I am safe

The CARES Act (Money for Students)

About two weeks ago I did a video where I discussed the 1098-T, a tax form that may assist you in getting a few tax credits if you are a student. That video is over 600 views thanx to you all! So keep watching, sharing, and commenting. But that got me to thinking if there were so many questions regarding the 1098-T I wonder if everyone knows about The CARES Act. The CARES Act is an acronym for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act that provides emergency grants to students who were affected by the pandemic. If you are a student who has completed the FAFSA and has a financial need then you qualify. Unfortunately, students who are international, un-documented, and in an online program before 3/13/2020 do not qualify. Imagine my own disappointment when I found out that last part! Oh well maybe next time! You can apply for this grant directly through your school and if you are approved you will receive the funds the way you typically receive your school refunds. Keep i

Adult Daily Living Skills: TrampoLEAN Class

Exercise is so important especially when most people are still working from home and not getting out as much due to the pandemic . I make it a point to exercise at least 3-4X a week . One of the ways I do that is through a weekly TrampoLEAN class at the gym. That’s a play on words in case you didn’t notice lol The class really gets my creative juices flowing in addition to helping me to stay in shape ! And did I mention it’s so fun ! If you aren’t working out currently while you may not have a TrampoLEAN class near you I would encourage you to do something ! You can go for a walk, do yoga, or dance to your favorite song . The point is that exercise not only preserves your body it also preserves your mind so get up and get going ! Check out the link below to see how I stay in shape through TrampoLEAN ! SUBSCRIBE: https://youtu.be/F7RiWuBpDuc

Adult Daily Living Skills: Using the Oven

What are you typically doing on a Friday night ? Well this past Friday I decided to kick back after work and throw a pizza in the oven. I love frozen pizzas because they are a quick easy meal on any day of the week. Especially the flatbread pizzas at Walmart near the cooked food section. They are delicious ! When using the oven to cook anything you want to make sure you are being safe. Here are a few tips when using the oven: 1. Read the directions of whatever your making throughly 2. Preheat the oven based on the directions 3. Be sure to check on your meal by using the oven light located on the stove panel 4. Keep some oven mitts near by to protect yourself while removing your food Want to see how I use the oven ? Check out the link below. SUBSCRIBE: https://youtu.be/nmKDAQBXG7k

Tax Tips for Students 1098-T

It’s tax time! By January 31, 2021, your W2 will be sent to you so that you can file your taxes. Of course, there are many tax deductions however, it is up to you to figure out which ones may be best. If you are a student, you should be receiving your 1098-T any day now to assist you in securing one of two tax breaks. In case you were wondering, a 1098-T is a form that reports how much you or your parents paid for tuition or other expenses. You will only receive this form if you have paid at least $600 in expenses toward your education without including scholarships or any other assistance that did not come out of pocket. Your educational institution will provide this form to you by January 31, 2021. It is usually available in the section where you can make your tuition payments on your school’s website. That’s where I was able to find mine. Once you have printed off your form and are ready to file your taxes your 1098-T form will assist you in obtaining one of two tax credits. T