WIC woes

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Many states use paper vouchers. Some have switched to using electronic cards like the Food Stamps program now uses. Today I ran across a story that brings up one more reason why it’s good to get rid of the paper vouchers. Here’s an excerpt: continue reading »

“Cookie Jar” by Alice Saffer

I first heard this song when I went to the Texas WIC program’s breastfeeding site: breastmilkcounts.com. I loved it so much that I tried to look it up on YouTube, and surprisingly couldn’t find it. Then I started searching on Google about the song in general and found that you can actually download it as well as a whole baby lullaby album off the Texas WIC program’s breastfeeding site! continue reading »

I believe all WIC offices ask about vaccines at some point, and many of them have nurses on site ready to poke your child with the vaccines at your WIC appointment. I’ve posted on here before that vaccines are not at all necessary in order to receive WIC, and that you shouldn’t worry about being denied WIC or feel afraid to let them know you are for whatever reason not sticking to the AAP’s recommended vaccine schedule. continue reading »

We just threw away a ton of food because of a bug infestation in our pantry. I’m so embarrassed about this, but I think it’s an important thing to talk about as it directly relates to being a good steward of the things given to us. Let me share share a few tips so this doesn’t happen to you! continue reading »

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