Little Debbie’s Cloud Cake comeback?
I was picking up a few things from the grocery store tonight when I came across Little Debbie Cloud Cakes. Honestly, I had never noticed them before. I usually ignore snack cakes altogether, but with...
View ArticleThe Food Stamp Challenge and me
What do your receipts look like after a trip to the grocery store? Mine usually range anywhere from $50 to $70 depending on the week, and I’m guilty of sneaking out for a bite to eat on weekdays if I’m...
View ArticleSNAP/Food Stamp Challenge: Preparing to dive in
Ever since I decided to dive into the SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge, I’ve found myself paying a lot of attention to poverty in the news. In fact, there was an article in Wednesday’s edition of The Elkhart...
View ArticleGrocery shopping for the SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge
I went shopping for the SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge on Sunday evening, and it was surprisingly difficult. It took a lot of preparation, and I spent almost an hour and a half bouncing from aisle to aisle...
View ArticleSNAP/Food Stamp Challenge: One day down, six more to go
Day 1: Monday’s Menu Breakfast: Buttered toast Snack: Celery sticks Lunch: Bean and veggie soup After-work snack: Peanut butter sandwich Late dinner: Baked potato with butter and sour cream I’ve only...
View ArticleSNAP/Food Stamp Challenge: What’s the point?
Tuesday was the second day of the SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge, and so far, I’ve gotten a few questions about this weeklong project and why I’m doing it. Here’s a comment that popped up on Facebook...
View ArticleThe Daily Show highlights the SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge
In case you missed it, Cory Booker was interviewed on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Wednesday night. The Newark, N.J., mayor talked about government policies, poverty and, of course, the SNAP/Food...
View ArticleSNAP/Food Stamp Challenge: Taking stock
I’m on Day 5 of the SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge, and the monotony of eating basically the same meals every day is kind of getting to me. Buttered toast, soup, starch and maybe a snack. Buttered toast,...
View ArticleSNAP/Food Stamp Challenge: I’m done!
I was hoping to write a blog post yesterday, but I got a little tied up with work. Anyway, my week on the SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge is over, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. But before I go …...
View ArticleIgnore Mom…start playing with your food
When I was a kid, my mom told me not to play with my food. But in this case, I think she’s wrong (sorry, Mom). This has to be the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. The video … Continue reading →
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