Memorial Day – remembering, getting together with friends and family
By Leslie Gernon Memorial day is a day to remember those who have given their lives for our country; and, it serves as one of the bookends for summer (with[…] Read More
All posts tagged: FNS
For most households, there is no resource limit for FNS/SNAP benefits
In North Carolina (NC), to qualify for FNS/SNAP benefits, there are no resource limits for most households. In the past, NC and many other states have had limits on cars[…] Read More
A dollar sure doesn’t buy what it used to anymore!
About the only place that I can think of where a dollar is still worth a dollar is at the local Dollar Tree store! During 2011, the costs of all[…] Read More
SNAP benefits are just one of many ways to buy groceries
I headed out with my camera to explore how and where retailers tell potential customers that their SNAP benefits are accepted and welcomed in their stores. Many stores that I[…] Read More
Stocking up on canned vegetables, lets you easily add color, texture and nutrition to your dishes
Many of my meals can be considered assemblies more so than recipes – rather than cooking from directions, I’m throwing together a meal from what I already have on hand[…] Read More
SNAP benefits can buy more than groceries! You can grow your own food from seeds and plants.
This time of year, the main aisles of grocery stores are filled with seed displays; and, in a few more weeks, fruit, vegetable and herb plants will appear just outside[…] Read More
Buying an Easter ham, eggs (and mayo), and a chocolate Easter bunny would be easier if you had an extra $16
Family traditions and get-togethers can make for an enjoyable Easter. In my household, regardless of one’s age, we have a hardboiled egg-smashing contest, an Easter egg hunt with egg-by-egg clues[…] Read More
The world has changed – finding whole-wheat pasta is easier than ever!
Just a few years ago, finding whole-wheat pasta was like finding a needle in a haystack! The choices were few, the costs were high, and only brand names were available. […] Read More
If you had SNAP benefits for you, then your money could buy pet food
When money is tight, you may struggle with putting food on the kitchen table for your family and at the same time, having sufficient food for your pets. While SNAP[…] Read More
“If you have your health, you have everything”
I think we’ve all heard this quote, but its meaning sinks in even deeper during those times when we’re sick or healing from an accident, surgery or even a bad[…] Read More
