WIC woes

I make a lot of assumptions about who reads my blog. I’m assuming most of you are women (although I know there are a few men out there, too). I’m assuming most of you are mothers. I’m assuming most of you have young children. And I’m assuming that you’re either currently on WIC or considering applying for WIC in the future. But I really don’t know these things. So who are you, really? continue reading »

I just read a beautiful post written to WIC moms, by a WIC mom. It’s exactly the kind of thing I wish I wrote more on my own blog. We all need a good deal of encouragement. Be encouraged. continue reading »

I’ve been called many names since starting this blog. I’ve been called a “welfare whore.” I’ve been called lazy, greedy, and rude. I’ve been called a hypocrite and a moocher. I’ve been cursed at, judged, and questioned constantly. I think it’s about time I speak against the hate. continue reading »

Despite the influence that food politics and our income level has on our food choices, we must still place the ultimate and primary responsibility for our eating choices on ourselves. 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 »