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Single Parents Essentials Shopping List for Kids 9. NEW APARTMENT ITEMS

From Walmart

twin bed frame ($98.00)

queen bed frame ($88.00)

twin mattress ($140.00)

queen mattress ($150.00)

4 pillows ($7.00)

broom/dustpan ($8.23)

mop ($11.00)

Total ($502.23)

From Temu

two clothing racks ($33.44)

stepping stool ($7.97)

twin bedsheet ($12.48)

twin comforter ($22.48)

bath mat ($8.50)

bathroom mat ($3.50)

shower caddy ($5.99)

Total ($94.36)

Total ($596.59)

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Single Parents Essentials Shopping List for Kids 8. Electronics

TV ($98.00)

2 Laptops ($594.00)

2 Phones ($272.00)

Camera + Card ($854.04)

Printer ($60.00)

Ink ($17.92)

2 Air Purifiers ($316.00)

Earbuds ($50.00)

Headphones ($5.92)

Nintendo Switch ($354.00)

Total ($2,621.88)

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Single Parents Essentials Shopping List for Kids 7. Miscellaneous       

Laundry detergent ($16.00)

2 Sponges ($2.18)

12 one gallon Great Value Trashbags (6.98)

100 oz Pine Sol ($19.30)

75 Great Value Disinfectant wipes ($3.48)

Microban s($8.51)

Softsoap Handsoap ($7.24)

Plastic containers for storing food ($3.97)

3 hundred Sandwich Bags ($5.78)

12 pack Scott Toilet Paper Rolls ($9.33)

6 pack Great Value Paper Towel Rolls ($8.97)

48 Hand Wipes ($1.62)

Total: $99.33

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Single Parents Essentials Shopping List for Kids 6. Meals

Brunch

Eggs ($4.50)

Pancakes ($3.74)

Strawberries and Bananas ($2.00)

Total ($10.24)

Snacks

Chips ($2.67)

Bars ($5.00)

Total ($7.67)

Lunch

Bread ($1.97)

Sandwich meat ($4.78)

Cheese ($2.22)

Total ($8.97)

Dinner

Spaghetti ($1.84)

Parmesan cheese ($2.98)

French fries ($4.86)

Total ($9.68)

Bevs

Water ($4.38)

Gatorade ($3.97)

Tea ($2.98)

Powerade ($9.16)

Sparkling Water ($7.48)

Total ($33.95)

Sauces and Dressings and Dips

Marinara ($1.67)

Honey Mustard and Ranch ($6.75)

Olive Oil ($6.72)

Total ($15.14)

Veggies

Zuchinni ($0.87)

Corn ($1.48)

Asparagus ($2.98)

Total ($5.33)

Frozen meals for quick and easy dinners

Pizza ($5.97)

Veggie fried ($3.87)

Total ($9.84)

Sweets

Ice cream ($4.94)

Whip cream ($3.94)

Total ($8.88)

Total ($219.40)

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Single Parents Essentials Shopping List for Kids 5. Health

First aid kit includng bandages, antiseptic wipes, pain relief medication ($9.39)

Thermometer ($14.99)

Cold/flu medication ($4.98)

Allergy medication ($4.38)

Motrin ($3.58)

Melatonin ($8.88)

Total ($46.20)

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Single Parents Essentials Shopping List for Kids 4. School Supplies

Backpack/Lunchbox Bundle ($11.36)

School Supplies Back to School Bundle ($15.00):

Pens/Pencils

Notebooks

Scissors

Glue sticks

Crayons

Markers

Colored Pencils

Ruler

Erasers

Total: $26.36

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Single Parents Essentials Shopping List for Kids 2. Personal Care

Toothbrushes ($8.98)

Toothpaste ($2.51)

Shampoo & Conditioner & Body Wash ($9.50)

Lotion ($4.87)

Hair Comb ($0.01)

Hair bands ($4.38)

Elastic hair ties ($0.19)

Total $30.44

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Single Parents Essentials Shopping List for Kids 1. Clothing

Wonder nation kids socks (M, $4.97)

Fruit of the loom underwear (S, $9.94)

Wonder nation hoodie (M, $15.98)

Pajamas (M, $15.99)

5 Wonder nation t-shirt (M, $15.98)

3 Wonder nation leggings (M, $12.98)

12 Swiss tech winter boots ($18.48)

12 JYNZ winter coat ($29.16)

12 Athletic works sneakers ($19.98)

12 Wonder nation rain boots ($18.98)

Total ($162.44)

Avg shirt / pant size (M - 7.4)

Avg shoe size (12)

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Some Ideas for Upcoming Purchases

For Isabella, I think getting new bedding and TikTok lights would make her really happy. Additionally, ordering some Walmart prints in the poster size might be a good idea.

As for essentials, she needs a new toothbrush and an audit of her clothes and shoes.

For me, I believe more trench coats would be beneficial for days when I'm bloated. Also, basic slippers are necessary for both of us due to the mold issue we discussed.

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6182024

Today is the second day of my plan to sue for child support. Yesterday my health was at an all time low from body memories that were brought on from retraumatization about Him and my mother. Today does not appear to be much better with the pain spreading the exterior of my lower half as well, causing dysphoria for my entire body. When I look at my abdomen it helps. I keep reminding myself that this is my body, not anyone else's and so I am safe where I'm at. I take a double dose of the medication prescribed for nervousness and that is also helping. It's hard to work like this. I can't help but think me being classified as disabled, is far from the subject matter everyone is talking about. When I read that first line the pain gets worse. Forget all the stuff that follows because... I don't even know how to explain it but it scares me. I guess, people who dismiss everything that follows that sentence and instead just offers yelling, open hand strikes, and blame. Shouldn't the paragraph following be more important than one little sentence. Sends me into mental anguish. The way they handle things. The good news is, nothing was unexpected. All the same body memories I mentioned earlier. Him and my mom formed an alliance in 2021. In a way I've been in denial about it until now. Accepting help from his family, was wrong when he was always working against me. I guess that explains why the traumatic effects are the same now more than they were when I was there. Either way. All things are the same and I'm going to devote 15 minutes per day toward this endeavor until I can get a hold on things. I will continue to monitor my health conditions with the coping skills above and I will check in periodically to give updates on this thread.