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01-01-2013 at 3:49 PM
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Eating.

Well in the midst of working our butts off to pay off a million things before baby we just dont have $ for groceries consistently...i literally ate toast and macaroni yesterday.... i feel like im just the worst mom ever....my husband wants to get food stamps until we're all caught up.. i just dont think i could bring myself to do it.... help!!!

 
01-01-2013 at 3:57 PM
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Would you qualify for WIC? 

 
01-01-2013 at 4:08 PM
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Look into WIC or food stamps, suck it up and deal with a possible stigma in order to give your baby proper nutrition.

I've been in food stamps for a short time, it's there for a reason and if you're honestly too broke to eat and not spending money on frivolous stuff like cable then you qualify.
 
01-01-2013 at 4:09 PM
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I would look up healthy and cheap meal options on google. I know Pinterest also has a lot of pins where you pay $150 for groceries and then make a bunch of healthy frozen crock pot meals, which could be a good option for you and would leave you with leftovers. Fruit wise, although it's less healthy than fresh or frozen, you could get canned fruit. Make sure that the fruit is in 100% fruit juice though. If you can afford a big bag of frozen fruit you could do a smoothie a day and it would last forever. Frozen veggies are really cheap and are actually better for you than fresh in most cases because they are frozen at their peak. $1 for a bag of steamer veggies can go a long way with 1-2 people eating it. Make positive switches when the price difference isn't very much (ex. if the healthy bread is 25 cents more that could be a good way to make a positive change without much cost). If you bought a bag of dried fruit you could make oatmeal (which is super cheap) and put the fruit in the oatmeal as a meal or snack. I LOVE apples (we buy bags of apples) dipped in peanut butter which is healthy and delicious. Sorry to overwhelm you, we have a daughter now and are on a tight budget so I've had to be a lot more conscious about what we have in the house. 

Do you have an Aldi close by? We finally went to our local Aldi and we save SO much on groceries it's crazy! We can usually get a cart full for like $70. It's been way cheaper than Walmart even.

If you can't make it with those suggestions I would definitely recommend looking into programs for assistance. The reality is that although your is still inside you are needing to make good parenting choices right now, which is eating enough and well. That might mean you have to lay down your pride and get assistance for a short period of time but being a parent often comes with laying down your pride, so it will be good practice :). I would also recommend (if you haven't done this already) looking at what your needs vs wants are with your bills. Do you have cable? Could you switch to Netflix for $7 a month and cut that cost? etc.

 Good luck!  


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01-01-2013 at 4:14 PM
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nyki06:
I would look up healthy and cheap meal options on google. I know Pinterest also has a lot of pins where you pay 150 for groceries and then make a bunch of healthy frozen crock pot meals, which could be a good option for you and would leave you with leftovers. Fruit wise, although it's less healthy than fresh or frozen, you could get canned fruit. Make sure that the fruit is in 100 fruit juice though. If you can afford a big bag of frozen fruit you could do a smoothie a day and it would last forever. Frozen veggies are really cheap and are actually better for you than fresh in most cases because they are frozen at their peak. 1 for a bag of steamer veggies can go a long way with 12 people eating it. Make positive switches when the price difference isn't very much ex. if the healthy bread is 25 cents more that could be a good way to make a positive change without much cost. If you bought a bag of dried fruit you could make oatmeal which is super cheap and put the fruit in the oatmeal as a meal or snack. I LOVE apples we buy bags of apples dipped in peanut butter which is healthy and delicious. Sorry to overwhelm you, we have a daughter now and are on a tight budget so I've had to be a lot more conscious about what we have in the house.nbsp;Do you have an Aldi close by? We finally went to our local Aldi and we save SO much on groceries it's crazy! We can usually get a cart full for like 70. It's been way cheaper than Walmart even. If you can't make it with those suggestions I would definitely recommend looking into programs for assistance. The reality is that although your is still inside you are needing to make good parenting choices right now, which is eating enough and well. That might mean you have to lay down your pride and get assistance for a short period of time but being a parent often comes with laying down your pride, so it will be good practice :. I would also recommend if you haven't done this already looking at what your needs vs wants are with your bills. Do you have cable? Could you switch to Netflix for 7 a month and cut that cost? etc. nbsp;Good luck!nbsp;nbsp;

Well said.
 
01-01-2013 at 4:42 PM
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We have debt too but pregnant or not we always budget enough money for groceries. There are lots of ways to eat healthy on a budget. We are fortunate enough to have a bunch of markets in town so we buy fruits and veggies for next to nothing.

Try meal planning, making lots so you have left overs like chilli, lasagna, stew etc.

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01-01-2013 at 4:47 PM
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Start meal planning. It is honestly a God send. We can feed three adults and a toddler on 30 a week if we take the time to meal plan.

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01-01-2013 at 5:24 PM
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We have paid off quite a bit of debt through Dave Ramsey, but one of the first things you learn is you have to take care of your "four walls" which means your shelter, food, clothing, and well-being. If you endanger your health by not eating properly the amount of medical bills would negate any debt you have paid off. 



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01-01-2013 at 5:28 PM
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RussianMommy:
We have debt too but pregnant or not we always budget enough money for groceries. There are lots of ways to eat healthy on a budget. We are fortunate enough to have a bunch of markets in town so we buy fruits and veggies for next to nothing.

Try meal planning, making lots so you have left overs like chilli, lasagna, stew etc.


And, as an added bonus, making leftovers means that once you freeze them, you can have a REALLY easy dinner sometimes when you're tired/don't feel well.

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01-01-2013 at 5:45 PM
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TNcardinals:

We have paid off quite a bit of debt through Dave Ramsey, but one of the first things you learn is you have to take care of your "four walls" which means your shelter, food, clothing, and well-being. If you endanger your health by not eating properly the amount of medical bills would negate any debt you have paid off. 


We have loved Financial Peace University. Right after posting I was thinking about how I should have mentioned the 4 walls and didn't. Thanks for adding that!  


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01-01-2013 at 6:00 PM
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You have to eat. Period. Is it debt you're paying off? If you are putting so much towards debt that you literally have no money for groceries, you need to pay less each month even if it means it takes longer to pay off.

You'd really rather starve (while pregnant no less) than get food stamps? 


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01-01-2013 at 6:38 PM
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Getting food stamps or WIC is nothing to be ashamed of if you need it.  You have to feed yourself and your unborn baby.  Now, they don't even give you the actual physical "food stamps".  They are loaded onto a debit card with a PIN so most people won't even notice that you are using food stamps. However, you should be ashamed to get food stamps if you are wearing brand new designer clothing and selling your food stamps to your neighbors.  Sorry...  I see a lot of that and it bothers the crap out of me. 

 
01-01-2013 at 7:56 PM
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MollusksWrangler:
Look into WIC or food stamps, suck it up and deal with a possible stigma in order to give your baby proper nutrition. I've been in food stamps for a short time, it's there for a reason and if you're honestly too broke to eat and not spending money on frivolous stuff like cable then you qualify.

I am not sure how to look into the food stamps, but here are the WIC eligibility guidelines:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm


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01-01-2013 at 7:58 PM
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sherina825:
Getting food stamps or WIC is nothing to be ashamed of if you need it.  You have to feed yourself and your unborn baby.  Now, they don't even give you the actual physical "food stamps".  They are loaded onto a debit card with a PIN so most people won't even notice that you are using food stamps. However, you should be ashamed to get food stamps if you are wearing brand new designer clothing and selling your food stamps to your neighbors.  Sorry...  I see a lot of that and it bothers the crap out of me. 

That was unnecessary.


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01-01-2013 at 8:11 PM
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QueSyrah:

sherina825:
Getting food stamps or WIC is nothing to be ashamed of if you need it.  You have to feed yourself and your unborn baby.  Now, they don't even give you the actual physical "food stamps".  They are loaded onto a debit card with a PIN so most people won't even notice that you are using food stamps. However, you should be ashamed to get food stamps if you are wearing brand new designer clothing and selling your food stamps to your neighbors.  Sorry...  I see a lot of that and it bothers the crap out of me. 

That was unnecessary.


Not even. Op says that her pride may keep her from accepting assistance that she may need and is there for her because she is attempting to be responsible by paying off debt. That was an example of what she should be ashamed of. Using assistance of any kind is not anything to be embarrassed about but misusing that assistance is 100 wrong and those that do it which as I stated before I personally see a lot of should be ashamed and embarrassed.

 
01-01-2013 at 10:32 PM
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I just had to apply for food stamps (although I think our state calls them something different now). I seriously hated doing it, but it was either that or not paying our rent to feed my family then I would be out of my house and living with parents, in-laws, etc. for no reason. I don't plan on being on these programs forever, but it helps while its needed. They are very nice at our local office and understand that you are a person. I have been to the office a few times and have never once looked down upon or felt like I was less than they were. 
 
01-02-2013 at 12:57 PM
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there is no reason to be ashamed of getting assistance if you need it. but i would also google something like eating healthy on a tight budget. the health and well being of your family come before pride.

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