I started this challenge thinking that the most difficult part would be making meals cheap enough to meet the budget and keep everyone full. I was wrong. That part is easy, for us anyway. I’ve realized in doing the challenge that there’s much more to living on SNAP benefits than just eating on $4.50 a [...]
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SNAP Hunger Challenge Day “2″
We overspent a little for the day, but overall Monday went pretty smoothly. Today was a gentle introduction into the reality of the budget. Megan and I aren’t normally breakfast eaters (I know, “most important meal”), but the kids had their usual selections. I did fill up my big travel mug with iced coffee and [...]
SNAP Hunger Challenge Day 1
Going into the challenge, I had recipes in mind that were cheap and filling. I figured I’d be able to show off a little of my knowledge, make my own bread, use some cheap meat, eat from different ethnic cuisines. Hopefully those times will come, but here’s our day one report: Yesterday was the first [...]
