by Kelli Donley | Dec 4, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
The Phoenix Farmer’s market has about two dozen vendors selling a a variety of items — from fresh produce, to duck and chicken eggs, to preserves and fresh baked bread. I enjoyed wandering around the stalls and making my selections. I was frugal and...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 1, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
I’m not going to miss this snack. Tonight I’m joining friends for happy hour and will delight in ending this food stamp diet with a veggie burger and Ace Pear. It’s been a great week — one I won’t soon forget. I’ve learned far more...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 30, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
Michelle, a girlfriend from my knitting guild, emailed me yesterday with this photo. This is what she was able to purchase yesterday for $16.50 by watching the food ads and using coupons. All that food for $3 less than what I spent for my weekly diet. Can you believe...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 29, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
Last night’s dinner: spaghetti squash & sauce. It’s only day 3 and I’ve spent too much money. I’m slightly hungry and slightly light-headed. So, this is going swimmingly. I think the biggest problem with my planning (other than the...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
Yep. I just had $2 worth of coffee and oh my, was it worth every single drop. I actually thought of licking the cup before throwing it away, I was so sad to be finished with it. One of many lessons learned during this budget week — $.25 worth of coffee is sold...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2006 | Journal, Public Health
I am surprised by the incredible response from this little experiment. Many of you have either used food stamps at one point in life, or know someone who has. Several of you have suggested ways I could have purchased more food; others have said I’m crazy for...
