Eating Like a Poor Person, Tis the Season

10 December, 2008 | dcfemella | Comments

I wanted to let everyone know on how I’m progressing in my experiment on eating like a poor person.  Yesterday I spent $15 on eggs, oatmeal, soups, and snacks for the kids and me.  This is all that I have spent this month on groceries plus $12 that I spent last Wednesday when we arrived way too late to the house to cook.  Usually be the middle of the month, I have already spent $400 on food.  So far, I have over $350 to donate to charity.  I can’t believe how much money I haven’t spent. 

I want to thank Tina for posting that wonderful post that encouraged me to start this experiment.  She has also showed me that I have been frivolously overspending on food.  I love trying out different cuisines and wines, and so that really cuts into my pockets. I also have the habit of eating out and drinking at lounges where the drinks are an average of $12 a piece.  This has also helped with how I see other parts of my budget categories.  This Christmas, I have been super smart about my shopping.  I told my family that I am only shopping for the children, and the adults need to do a Secret Santa, where we can’t spend more than $50.  Some people were reluctant, but they finally caved.

There are so many people in the country who are being laid off, unemployed, or are barely living paycheck to paycheck.  If I can help children in some way, I will feel like I have done something wonderful these holidays.  My children are getting way too much for Christmas from their grandparents, family members, and probably even me.  I want to bring some happiness to children who are not able to have the luxuries that my children are offered.  I have donated tons of clothes, electronics, and house furnishings to different organizations.  I want to volunteer with the children at an event, so they can start helping others and appreciate their life.  

If you are able to help, help.  It’s better to give a present than to receive one.

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  • Good for you, Shevonne! I am all about charitable causes and volunteering (been doing it all my life) so it's great what you're doing. Though I've always wondered why there aren't more causes to fund education and not just "help the needy during holidays" crap.
  • You're right. This has definitely been the push to start doing something every month. I have always donated second-hand clothes and given money to charity, but I have never volunteered.
  • OMG, how did I miss this yesterday?!? Shevonne, you're doing AMAZINGLY well! Have you explained to the kids what the deal is this month? I know you'd said they've not really noticed anything different with the food, I'm just wondering if they'd find it an interesting game to play if they got involved.
  • Yes, I have told them that we are not going to be eating at restaurants because we want to help other children who are not able to have the things that they have. They understand and say that they want to help other kids as well. So cute! Before they would ask me every day to go to a restaurant or buy this or that. Since I have spoken to them about what we are doing this month, they haven't asked once about anything. =)
  • wow. this is really an impressive experiment. $27 for the month on food (including a takeout situation no less)!!!
  • I know! I am totally impressed with myself. =)
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