I’ve been wondering about the intent behind the new food stamps acronym, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). When they renamed it, where they trying to imply, “Lucky you, getting assistance
Remember the old business adage: “Time, Money and Quality … pick two”? I’ve been thinking about that adage this week and seeing if it applies at all to my SNAP
wow, 5:29 pm and the mood of the younger crowd at our house is noticeably, um, sour. Is it just plain boredom, or is it food related? Interesting. Amy is
We got a Target coupon book in the mail. Given the current challenge, you can imagine my interest “Over $18 in savings.” Maybe there’s something for us, that can help
Had to stop what I was doing and actually think about what the kids were going to have for an after school snack. They’re home in just over an hour.
The past year we’ve been living on one wage earner’s income. Our total income is down 60% from the prior year. After some initial adjustments, I like to think we
My wife is Creative Director at Open Arms of Minnesota. When she first mentioned the SNAP Challenge diet that Executive Director, Kevin Winge, is undertaking, I thought it sounded like
[Because of vacation schedules, I will be taking the SNAP Challenge, starting today. Blogging with me this week will be my husband, Mike, our son, Max, our neighbors, Amy and
Feeling a little anxious about my SNAP Challenge, which begins on Thursday, November 18, I had to go grocery shopping today. Dietetic interns from the University of Minnesota put together
Having just eaten a delicious lunch, from the Open Arms’ kitchen, now might not be the best time to look at the menu for next week’s SNAP Challenge, but here
Growing up, there was often more month than there was money. I would dread the last few days of the month because the money would run out before my mom’s
Just a few photos of the wonderful kitchen volunteers who make all of the meals happen each day. Then there’s the fabulous delivery drivers… (but it’s not as easy to
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