I have been so busy lately, that my head hurts to just think about it. This Summer will definitely go down on record as one of our most hectic ever. I will be so glad one week from now when our move will officially be over and we will finally be settled into […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on July 26th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Living in Florida for as long as I did, I have probably spent years of my life standing in line at the grocery store during hurricane season. There would always be a run on bread, a shortage of milk, a collective panic of people wondering what foods could be made without electricity, and lines that […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 28th, 2007 | No Comments »
In trying to plan healthy meals that could be afforded within the confines of a Food Stamp budget, I did not adequately plan for that sweet craving that snuck up on me this afternoon and would not go away.
So, in a moment of desperation… I confess that I ate all of the M&Ms from our […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 25th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Tastespotting is one of my sweetest or shall I say most flavorful addictions on the internet. They offer the most amazing visual buffet of food porn this side of anywhere. I have lost hours of my life clicking through their links exploring everything from ideas for dinner to perfectly plated and photographed desserts that made […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 24th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
My husband and I are in the process of moving, so it is fair to say that this is a pretty hectic time around our house. Our walls are lined with boxes filled with our personal belongings, all of them carefully wrapped and cataloged on one of my infamous lists. Looking at the remaining […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 24th, 2007 | No Comments »
As we continue with the Food Stamp Diet, I thought it would be important to point out we are not alone. Many Americans have begun similar challenges in order to heighten awareness on this important issue.
Shortcut to the entire series on www.ceressecrets.com
Eating Well on a Food Stamp Budget from livelywoman.com
A summary of efforts from […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 24th, 2007 | No Comments »
This evening my home is filled with that distinct aroma of burnt garlic bread. Without thinking, I was going to toss all of it in the trash, but my husband reminded me of the fact that it might not be an option for someone trying to stretch their grocery budget as far as they […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 22nd, 2007 | 5 Comments »
The day is flying by and thankfully our shoe string budget for breakfast carried us through the morning with out feeling hungry. Hopefully, I can say the same for lunch…
In researching, planning, and shopping for a menu and grocery list that could accommodate a poverty level grocery budget, it was lunch that seemed to […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 22nd, 2007 | No Comments »
*Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is typically the meal that most often skipped in a rush to get out the door. By taking a few minutes to prepare and eat breakfast you can help keep your energy level up and your blood sugar from dropping. I particularly […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 22nd, 2007 | No Comments »
It was many moons ago, but will admit that I do know first hand what it is like to experience hunger and food insecurity. Hearing about the Food Stamp Challenge both online and in the media has brought back a flood of memories for me and a deep sense of gratefulness that there is […]
Filed under: Food Stamp Challenge on June 22nd, 2007 | No Comments »
