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Title: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: thundley4 on October 07, 2011, 06:02:55 AM
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midnight   (1000+ posts)           Thu Oct-06-11 01:09 AM
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Look at the note this women at this link shares... It made me gasp... Food shortage requires that   
   (http://s3.moveon.org/images/tumblr_lscd5nqbzq1r25y9yo1_500.jpg)
she eats one meal a day so her two children have enough to eat....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2064717

That woman looks like she could skip some of those meals, too.  Seriously, most days I eat only one meal per day.

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mahina   (1000+ posts)           Thu Oct-06-11 01:53 AM
Response to Original message
1. I did that for years.
   
Years.

You can shovel in a lot of calories in one meal.

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mahina   (1000+ posts)           Thu Oct-06-11 06:54 PM
Response to Reply #6
10. Thank you, but nothing more than others live with daily
   
and I was grateful to have what we did.

Never thought in a million years I would end up raising that child, or any child, alone.

One reason I advocate for WIC every chance I get. I don't even want to think where we would have been without it.

Now I'm an employer, with 16 people I'm responsible for, and lots more outside our company who depend on us. It still feels a little similar.

Aloha!

My problem with WIC and other welfare programs is that they don't require naming the baby daddies.

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Quantess (1000+ posts)           Thu Oct-06-11 03:23 AM
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3. Hmm... what should my note say?
   
K & R

That you're a fatassed lazy freeloader.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: whiffleball on October 07, 2011, 07:15:28 AM
I eat one meal a day.  Right now I'm not very active and don't need the calories.

I also raised 2 children essentially alone while working full time without government aid of any kind.  No free or reduced school lunches, none of that.  If a job wasn't working out for me I applied for others until I got a new one.  I didn't just quit - I had responsibilities that were mine.  I also never took time off work, those few vacation and sick days were precious and had to be saved for use in caring for my children, to go hold a sign with a group of other useless eaters.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: JohnnyReb on October 07, 2011, 07:20:54 AM
She eats one meal a day...it starts at 8 am and ends at 6 pm.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Karin on October 07, 2011, 07:25:40 AM
I eat one meal a day.  Lunch.  No appetite in the morning, and too damn tired at night.  What's the big shocker?   Those people with the sad tales working their way around the internet are real pieces of work.  So many of them are bitching about huge student loans.  Like they never had to sign on the dotted line for them.  They never stopped to think about payback on investment, but merrily continued on in Womyn's or Ethnic Studies.  I'll tell you what radical change we need....it's in the universities.  
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Rebel on October 07, 2011, 07:26:49 AM
I normally only eat one meal a day, DUmpmonkies. Am I the 99%? Nah, screw that, I like being in the minority.

BTW, why are you idiots oppressing us minorities? Don't make me call the ACLU, damnit!
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Splashdown on October 07, 2011, 07:27:58 AM
It's what parents are supposed to do.

If you don't like your situation, change it. Stop blaming everybody else or looking for a handout to help you.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Rebel on October 07, 2011, 07:31:21 AM
It's what parents are supposed to do.

If you don't like your situation, change it. Stop blaming everybody else or looking for a handout to help you.

That particular DUmmie doesn't look like it's missed a meal in a while.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Gina on October 07, 2011, 07:35:37 AM
When it comes to children, I want them fed.  I don't give a shit about the parent's but I want the children to be fed and not ever experience hunger. 
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: 67 Rover on October 07, 2011, 07:46:21 AM
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Quantess (1000+ posts)           Thu Oct-06-11 03:23 AM
Response to Original message
3. Hmm... what should my note say?
   
K & R

Let me take a crack at that for you, how about I need beer and travel money oh yea and weed.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: vesta111 on October 07, 2011, 07:48:40 AM
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    My problem with WIC and other welfare programs is that they don't require naming the baby daddies.
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 Who gives a shit who the parents are, children need to be fed.  So a child of a hooker should starve as the daddy is unknown??????  Comes close to post birth abortion this thinking.[31]
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Celtic Rose on October 07, 2011, 07:53:12 AM
I do support WIC because I don't want children to go hungry.  They are not responsible for their parents mistakes.  But, reminder for the DUmmies, oatmeal is about 10 cents a serving and it keeps you feeling full.  I'm always amazed that when money it tight people don't buy more oatmeal. 
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Erasmus on October 07, 2011, 07:53:22 AM
She eats one meal a day - probably a 1,600 calorie take-out from McDonalds.  I eat three meals a day and have a snack, and I hit about 1,600 calories when I'm cutting.  So what, lady?
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: thundley4 on October 07, 2011, 08:11:59 AM
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    My problem with WIC and other welfare programs is that they don't require naming the baby daddies.
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 Who gives a shit who the parents are, children need to be fed.  So a child of a hooker should starve as the daddy is unknown??????  Comes close to post birth abortion this thinking.[31]

I'm not saying that the children shouldn't be fed, hookers are not known for keeping their children. Pregnancy interferes with their work for too long and most make sure they never get pregnant.  If a woman knows who the father is, the state should have recourse to pursue the father for support.

That happens in the case of divorce and child support, so why not with unwed mothers and welfare?
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: IassaFTots on October 07, 2011, 08:15:07 AM
When my Mom was first divorced from my Dad, she barely ate one meal a day, to make sure my brother and I had three.  It was rough going those first few years, I see that now in retrospect, but didn't know it at the time.  We didn't have a TV, and our presents were school clothes and pajamas for Christmas and our Birthday.  She qualified for WIC but didn't get it because she was too proud, so we ate ALOT of eggs and pancakes.  Special birthday treat was a trip to McDonalds for a double cheeseburger.  

This was in 77-80.  She said things turned around in 81, that was when we got a TV, and special birthday treats became a steak dinner.  

That message was not lost on me.  
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Rebel on October 07, 2011, 08:21:43 AM
I hunted and fished and my grandfather had a garden we could raid on occasion. I guess this type of self-reliance is lost on some people.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Erasmus on October 07, 2011, 08:36:03 AM
I hunted and fished and my grandfather had a garden we could raid on occasion. I guess this type of self-reliance is lost on some people.

I grew up the same way.  In fact, this past weekend, I shot a doe and a turkey with my bow.  I'll have about 35 pounds of lean ground meat, some backstraps, and two big turkey breasts to eat.  My wife doesn't like wild game to eat, but if times were hard, this would last our family a month.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Ballygrl on October 07, 2011, 08:40:16 AM
I feel bad for anyone who's truly hungry and especially if they have kids BUT that woman from what I can see, she doesn't look like she's missing any meals.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Celtic Rose on October 07, 2011, 08:42:12 AM
I hunted and fished and my grandfather had a garden we could raid on occasion. I guess this type of self-reliance is lost on some people.

My grandmother said that the only thing that kept them from going hungry as children was the huge garden her dad planted every year. 
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Erasmus on October 07, 2011, 08:43:24 AM
I feel bad for anyone who's truly hungry and especially if they have kids BUT that woman from what I can see, she doesn't look like she's missing any meals.

Exactly.  Either she's lying about the number of meals, or she hasn't been eating one meal a day for more than a month, or she eats one BIG meal per day.  Anything else, and she'd not be a fatass.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: thundley4 on October 07, 2011, 08:49:00 AM
My grandmother said that the only thing that kept them from going hungry as children was the huge garden her dad planted every year. 

That's the way it was when I was a kid. The garden provided most of the vegetables all year long through freezing and canning.  We also fished a lot and always had frozen fish, if no other meat.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: BlueStateSaint on October 07, 2011, 08:55:24 AM
When my Mom was first divorced from my Dad, she barely ate one meal a day, to make sure my brother and I had three.  It was rough going those first few years, I see that now in retrospect, but didn't know it at the time.  We didn't have a TV, and our presents were school clothes and pajamas for Christmas and our Birthday.  She qualified for WIC but didn't get it because she was too proud, so we ate ALOT of eggs and pancakes.  Special birthday treat was a trip to McDonalds for a double cheeseburger.  

This was in 77-80.  She said things turned around in 81, that was when we got a TV, and special birthday treats became a steak dinner.  

That message was not lost on me.  

And, the message of which party controlled things in those years was hopefully not lost, either.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: IassaFTots on October 07, 2011, 08:59:36 AM
And, the message of which party controlled things in those years was hopefully not lost, either.

That WAS the message.   :-) 
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: SherryBaby on October 07, 2011, 09:26:35 AM
These so-minded people go on and on about how it takes a village to raise a child, yet instead of being proactive and seeking help, such as a neighbor to sit while she gets a second job, or delivering papers, or checking out soup or bread kitchens, etc, she chooses to use her digital camera and internet to post a useless photo whining about ****all. 

This pisses me off to no end. 

Quitcher bitchin and get up and do something.  Oh, and don't vote for socialists.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: GOBUCKS on October 07, 2011, 09:35:07 AM
This DUmmy whine reminds me of that old George Jones tune, "Once A Day, Every Day, All Day Long".
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Wineslob on October 07, 2011, 09:36:38 AM
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    My problem with WIC and other welfare programs is that they don't require naming the baby daddies.
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 Who gives a shit who the parents are, children need to be fed.  So a child of a hooker should starve as the daddy is unknown??????  Comes close to post birth abortion this thinking.[31]


Ever seen the "starving" childern? I have. Little fatasses that ate better than I could......off MY dime.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: VivisMom on October 07, 2011, 09:37:29 AM
But, reminder for the DUmmies, oatmeal is about 10 cents a serving and it keeps you feeling full.  I'm always amazed that when money it tight people don't buy more oatmeal. 

I know, right? Oatmeal is cheap and filling. So is rice. A bag of beans is less than 2 bucks. A loaf of bread can last one person a week, and peanut butter (while not cheap) is a good source of protein. A box of spaghetti can be had for under $1.50. There are plenty of things these DUmbasses could eat and not spend a fortune, but because it isn't what they WANT or think they DESERVE, it's not good enough.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Erasmus on October 07, 2011, 09:39:54 AM
I know, right? Oatmeal is cheap and filling. So is rice. A bag of beans is less than 2 bucks. A loaf of bread can last one person a week, and peanut butter (while not cheap) is a good source of protein. A box of spaghetti can be had for under $1.50. There are plenty of things these DUmbasses could eat and not spend a fortune, but because it isn't what they WANT or think they DESERVE, it's not good enough.

Bulk ground meat is still not that expensive, despite rising meat prices.  Raman(sp?) noodles are ridiculously cheap.  An adult with children has to really try hard to starve in the US.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: SherryBaby on October 07, 2011, 09:40:23 AM
(http://www.documentingreality.com/forum/attachments/f149/248675d1298219539-starving-childs-hand-starving-hand-2.jpg)

This child's mother might say, "I eat a few grains of rice per week, so that my child can eat a few grains of rice every other day. *I* am part of the REAL 99%."
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on October 07, 2011, 09:46:44 AM
(http://www.documentingreality.com/forum/attachments/f149/248675d1298219539-starving-childs-hand-starving-hand-2.jpg)

This child's mother might say, "I eat a few grains of rice per week, so that my child can eat a few grains of rice every other day. *I* am part of the REAL 99%."
Shattering
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: thundley4 on October 07, 2011, 09:49:19 AM
(http://www.documentingreality.com/forum/attachments/f149/248675d1298219539-starving-childs-hand-starving-hand-2.jpg)

This child's mother might say, "I eat a few grains of rice per week, so that my child can eat a few grains of rice every other day. *I* am part of the REAL 99%."

The sad thing is, literally billions of dollars have been spent to feed the world hungry , but most is taken by the very corrupt governments in those countries.  Over population in parts of the world is another cause.  The left's refusal to allow GM crops to be exported to those countries just further intensifies the problems.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: SherryBaby on October 07, 2011, 09:52:39 AM
The sad thing is, literally billions of dollars have been spent to feed the world hungry , but most is taken by the very corrupt governments in those countries.  Over population in parts of the world is another cause. 

Hey lookie there, another reason to be HAPPY TO BE AN AMERICAN CITIZEN.   :hyper:
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Gina on October 07, 2011, 10:02:13 AM
These so-minded people go on and on about how it takes a village to raise a child, yet instead of being proactive and seeking help, such as a neighbor to sit while she gets a second job, or delivering papers, or checking out soup or bread kitchens, etc, she chooses to use her digital camera and internet to post a useless photo whining about ****all. 

This pisses me off to no end. 

Quitcher bitchin and get up and do something.  Oh, and don't vote for socialists.

You bring up an intersting point.  She is able to afford internet yet only can eat one meal a day. 
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: BEG on October 07, 2011, 10:03:24 AM
I triple dog dare a DUmmie to click this: LINK (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/the-53-want-the-99-to-learn-from-their-example/)
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: IassaFTots on October 07, 2011, 10:32:06 AM
I triple dog dare a DUmmie to click this: LINK (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/the-53-want-the-99-to-learn-from-their-example/)

Hi 5!
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on October 07, 2011, 10:39:37 AM
Though you can only see the top of her poorly-groomed head and her hand, she hardly appears emaciated, but really of rather normal adiposity.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Rebel on October 07, 2011, 10:57:27 AM
Anyone remember that extremely obese fatass leech of a woman on a stage demanding welfare and, if this makes any sense, "money for jobs" and screaming, "We are going hungry!"?

I've looked for it on several occasions, but can't seem to find it.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: ChuckJ on October 07, 2011, 11:03:06 AM
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mahina   (1000+ posts)           Thu Oct-06-11 06:54 PM
Response to Reply #6
10. Thank you, but nothing more than others live with daily
   
and I was grateful to have what we did.

Never thought in a million years I would end up raising that child, or any child, alone.

One reason I advocate for WIC every chance I get. I don't even want to think where we would have been without it.

Now I'm an employer, with 16 people I'm responsible for, and lots more outside our company who depend on us. It still feels a little similar.

Aloha!

It amazes me that an employer would be a member at DU.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Gina on October 07, 2011, 11:07:14 AM
It amazes me that an employer would be a member at DU.

Yeh.  I thought only liars and whiners were.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: 67 Rover on October 07, 2011, 11:11:41 AM
t amazes me that an employer would be a member at DU.

Medical marijuana dispensary.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: ScubaGuy on October 07, 2011, 11:21:49 AM
I triple dog dare a DUmmie to click this: LINK (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/the-53-want-the-99-to-learn-from-their-example/)

Personally I like this link. (http://latf99p.com/)
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on October 07, 2011, 11:22:45 AM
Medical marijuana dispensary.

Could well be, if so some of Uncle Barry's JBTs may come knocking shortly.  I gather the Feds have announced plans to launch a crack-down on those things under Federal drug laws.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Ballygrl on October 07, 2011, 11:25:47 AM
These so-minded people go on and on about how it takes a village to raise a child, yet instead of being proactive and seeking help, such as a neighbor to sit while she gets a second job, or delivering papers, or checking out soup or bread kitchens, etc, she chooses to use her digital camera and internet to post a useless photo whining about ****all. 

This pisses me off to no end. 

Quitcher bitchin and get up and do something.  Oh, and don't vote for socialists.

WOW! I didn't even think of that, but it's the truth.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: dandi on October 07, 2011, 11:29:55 AM
I usually eat one meal a day. I have no appetite for breakfast and it's not uncommon for me to work right through lunch on my job. So I have a good meal in the early evening and that's about it. Probably not the best way to go health-wise but it's not a major problem, either. On my days off I'll sometimes have a late snack if I don't fall asleep first.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: GOBUCKS on October 07, 2011, 11:49:25 AM
Yeh.  I thought only liars and whiners were.
You were not mistaken.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Karin on October 07, 2011, 12:37:24 PM
BEG and Scubaguy, I liked both your links.  Any word from Minneapolis?

(BEG's was The Blaze and a new group called The 53% --who pay taxes--and Scuba's was "Lookatthis****ing99%er." 
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: SherryBaby on October 07, 2011, 12:44:55 PM
(http://latf99p.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/crazyeyes.jpg)

Somebody be trollin!

 :bwah:

(H5 Scuba!)
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Tucker on October 07, 2011, 01:03:04 PM
From her letter:

" so my kids can eat three."

Don't her kids get fed in school?
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: franksolich on October 07, 2011, 01:52:11 PM
Anyone remember that extremely obese fatass leech of a woman on a stage demanding welfare and, if this makes any sense, "money for jobs" and screaming, "We are going hungry!"?

I've looked for it on several occasions, but can't seem to find it.

That was at the Republican National Convention in 2008; her son was with her, and her son was equally large.

I wish I could help with a link, but I can't.  But that's where it happened.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Ballygrl on October 07, 2011, 03:24:03 PM
That was at the Republican National Convention in 2008; her son was with her, and her son was equally large.

I wish I could help with a link, but I can't.  But that's where it happened.

Is it this woman?

Rebel I think this is what you're talking about:

[youtube=425,350]P1RqdGePv4Q[/youtube]
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Evil_Conservative on October 07, 2011, 03:30:01 PM
I haven't read all four pages yet, but I would only eat one meal a day too if needed.  My daughter's health will always come first.  The only difference between a DUmmie and myself, is that I would not bitch about it on the internet.  There are thousands of recipes on the internet that are delicious and the ingredients are cheap.  You can feed your family of three for less money than you think.

My meal situation is 1 1/2 or 2 if I am lucky.  For lunch, I have a grilled cheese and for dinner, I have a honey ham sandwich or a microwavable pita thing from Stouffers.  I'm not much of a breakfast person.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Ballygrl on October 07, 2011, 03:33:13 PM
Here's another youtube of the woman Rebel was talking about:

[youtube=425,350]2IiasI2bq9g[/youtube]
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Evil_Conservative on October 07, 2011, 03:50:40 PM
Here's another youtube of the woman Rebel was talking about:

[youtube=425,350]2IiasI2bq9g[/youtube]

Not trying to be all bitchy... but The Biggest Loser is holding auditions for next season.  The grand prize is $250,000.  That woman should sign up.  I'd love to see Bob Harper kill her.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Wineslob on October 07, 2011, 04:09:46 PM
Here's another youtube of the woman Rebel was talking about:

[youtube=425,350]2IiasI2bq9g[/youtube]


Can you imangine her food bills? She could feed OWS.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Duke Nukum on October 07, 2011, 04:50:05 PM
Kids don't eat everything. One of my cousins started getting fat because she would eat what the kids didn't.

Besides, I thought property owners were feeding the kids these days. Where does this fake martyr live?
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Duke Nukum on October 07, 2011, 04:51:28 PM
I wonder if her children live in the basement, smoking weed, eating Cheetoes, and posting on the DUmp?
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Doubleplusungood on October 07, 2011, 05:11:30 PM
I doubt the person in the photo even wrote the message on the paper. It's too slogan oriented. This stinks like its a prop handed to the person for the photo op.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: USA4ME on October 07, 2011, 06:08:00 PM
Personally I like this link. (http://latf99p.com/)

Great site!

.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: vesta111 on October 08, 2011, 06:09:45 AM
Seen this, kids eating oatmeal without milk or fruit because the parents needed their beer, cigarettes and pot.[18]   Also seen seniors eating oatmeal, no milk or fruit ---they needed the money for medication.[15]
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Rebel on October 08, 2011, 02:57:31 PM
Is it this woman?

Rebel I think this is what you're talking about:

[youtube=425,350]P1RqdGePv4Q[/youtube]

That's it!!!! Thanks Bally!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: delilahmused on October 08, 2011, 04:24:48 PM
So she does what just about everyone has had to do at one time. When my boys were really young we had very little money. We only had a wood stove for heat so but we had a mini forest behind our house. I used to put my boys in their wagon and we'd go out and pick up branches that were on the ground. Both of them talk about how fun this was to this day. At the time they had no idea we were poor they were just having fun in the woods. I'd pick berries that grew wild on the property (I still do this) so we could have some fruit in our diet. I put them in muffins, cobblers, and eat them plain. I'd buy those really cheap vegetable seeds (the kind Walmart used to have for 10 cents) and canned what we didn't eat fresh. Got my canning jars at the Goodwill, Salvation Army & garage sales. Most of our lives we had only one car. I remember one of the coldest winter our car died. My husband spent hours for several days out in the cold fixing it. You do what you have to do.

But if she's only eating one meal a day she's a freaking idiot. Beans are cheap. So are potatoes, carrots & onions and other vegetables & fruit in season. There's always some kind of meat on sale and if you buy in bulk and freeze it (last week my Safeway had chicken on sale for .79 a pound). If I didn't have my own you can bet I would've bought several and frozen them. Sometimes you can find meat that's marked down. It's sometimes brown from air getting to it & a couple of days away from the store's expiration date but if you freeze it and/or use it right away it's just fine. There's the meat for my stew. Beans and stew can last for several days with only one adult and 2 small children. You may get tired of eating it day after day but it's warm, filling and nutritious. My dollar store has white rice & noodles (good for making soups), spaghetti sauce, canned fruits & vegetables, cookies & chips for a special treat. We have a refrigerator/freezer in ours and it has bologna, cheese slices (not the best but if you're poor it will do), small packages of chicken drumsticks (but enough to feed and adult & 2 small people) and would be perfect for making broth and chicken soup), fish stick & french fries (though if I were poor I'd only get these once in a while). Buy a bag of flour, some sugar, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, store brand milk, and the cheapest margarine you can find (this not only works as a spread but can be melted and used in place of oil), large store brand oatmeal, maybe some yeast. Now you have the ingredients for muffins, rolls, biscuits, pancakes, quick bread, yeast bread, even oatmeal cookies. Not to mention yummy warm, filling, and nutritious oatmeal for breakfast.

If you're only eating one meal a day you aren't shopping correctly. Little boxes of mac & cheese may seem cheap but since you get such a small amount it's hardly frugal. Although if you buy a few of the store brand when they're on sale & combine it with canned tuna (also relatively inexpensive) and frozen or canned peas it can last for a couple of days. My kids used to love this. However, if you have time to protest on wall street and have small children, your time would be better spent making soups, stews, and breads with your spare time instead of camping out and complaining. Spend a day (obviously not working but if you were you could do this on one of your days off) chopping veggies, making stews, soups, and a weeks worth of bread, rolls, whatever & freezing them. If you put out the effort you can probably get a month's work of dinners done this way.

It's amazing that these people actually know how to wipe their butts.

Cindie
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Rebel on October 08, 2011, 04:31:49 PM
A 12-pack of Ramen is about 3 bucks. I ate two packs a couple of hours ago. Still full. You DUmpmonkies should try it sometime.





Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: IassaFTots on October 08, 2011, 04:49:19 PM
A 12-pack of Ramen is about 3 bucks. I ate two packs a couple of hours ago. Still full. You DUmpmonkies should try it sometime.







You are shopping at the wrong place.  I get mine for 10 cents a pack, or 1.20 a 12 pack.  I don't eat it all the time, but it is a great quick meal.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: JGHB on October 08, 2011, 05:12:14 PM
www.hillbillyhousewife.com has a ton of info on how to stretch a buck
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: IassaFTots on October 08, 2011, 07:03:54 PM
www.hillbillyhousewife.com has a ton of info on how to stretch a buck

Thanks!  I like it!
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Ballygrl on October 08, 2011, 11:31:25 PM
A 12-pack of Ramen is about 3 bucks. I ate two packs a couple of hours ago. Still full. You DUmpmonkies should try it sometime.

It's $1.89 for 12 at Aldi's.
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: delilahmused on October 09, 2011, 12:01:41 AM
www.hillbillyhousewife.com has a ton of info on how to stretch a buck

That's one of my favorite websites.

Cindie
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Gina on October 10, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
A 12-pack of Ramen is about 3 bucks. I ate two packs a couple of hours ago. Still full. You DUmpmonkies should try it sometime.







hubby bought those for me when I was pregnant, I ate everything and that was the cheapest route  :popcorn:
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: Karin on October 10, 2011, 01:11:27 PM
On the Hillbillyhousewife.com site, she says that

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The official USDA Cost of Food for a family of four on the Thrifty Plan has risen to well over $500 a month, and it continues rising each month!
   :o  Come on!  What are they smoking at the USDA? 

Great site, thanks for the link.  We could all use money-saving tips. 
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: DefiantSix on October 10, 2011, 01:14:09 PM
   :o  Come on!  What are they smoking at the USDA? 
 

Arugula? :confused:
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: seahorse513 on October 10, 2011, 01:58:20 PM
Thanks for the Hillbillyhousewife link. The author was right about chicken, it being very versatile. same with eggs. Pasta(spaghetti, egg noodles, any kind really) goes along way. Rice does too. Various Campbells soup always has great meals on their cans. Casseroles are often easy to do and can last a few days or freeze it and save.

i think it is important to keep some basics on hand. peanutbutter and jelly, tunafish, oatmeal, bread.

I bought premade rolled out pizza dough like 4 for 3 bucks, a small jar of pizza sauce, a bag of mozarella cheese, couple of pepper, onions, mushrooms, italian susage and voila!!!! and it lasted me four meals!!!
It takes common sense!!
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: jukin on October 10, 2011, 02:41:23 PM
That MUST BE one hell of a meal.

Are the 1%ers forcing the poor to be morbidly obese too?
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: SherryBaby on October 11, 2011, 08:08:55 AM
Thanks for the Hillbillyhousewife link. The author was right about chicken, it being very versatile. same with eggs. Pasta(spaghetti, egg noodles, any kind really) goes along way. Rice does too. Various Campbells soup always has great meals on their cans. Casseroles are often easy to do and can last a few days or freeze it and save.

i think it is important to keep some basics on hand. peanutbutter and jelly, tunafish, oatmeal, bread.

I bought premade rolled out pizza dough like 4 for 3 bucks, a small jar of pizza sauce, a bag of mozarella cheese, couple of pepper, onions, mushrooms, italian susage and voila!!!! and it lasted me four meals!!!
It takes common sense!!

I buy the bags of make-your-own pizza dough (add water!) for $.79!
Title: Re: She eats one meal a day.
Post by: VivisMom on October 11, 2011, 08:29:05 AM
I buy the bags of make-your-own pizza dough (add water!) for $.79!

I suck royally with rolling out dough, so I get a package of premade crusts from costco for $5. And they come with the sauce!