Monday, November 2, 2009
Eating Well On A $50 a Week Budget
I've always taken great pains to live within my means. In the 1980's I lived in nyc 2 fare zone. I used to walk 2 miles to the subway to save the $1 bus fare. This was before the nyc metrocard allowed for free transfers. That same year, I spent $1 for breakfast - coffee and bran muffin) and $1 for lunch - pizza or bagel with cream cheese. I would splurg every now and then on an Il Nido cafe lunch. My favorite was the rice salad with tomatoes, onions, tuna and cheese. My husband still doesn't believe there would be an Italian dish that contains both a fish and a cheese. Anchovies on a pizza doesn't count for him.
The only time I remember I had credit card debt was when I purchased my first apartment. I had calculated the costs down to the penny - but was so inexperienced - I didn't know about taxes and co-op closing costs. That was in the early 90's.
Today it's a different problem. I can't find a job. We have a new house that I love and we've cut back on all essentials to make ends meet. This includes food. My goal for the past few weeks is to get our food budget for a family of 3 under $50. Since cutie is a vegarian (killing animals is mean) and needs loads of protein from other sources, it's been challenging. The real budget is more like $75 a week.
The only time I remember I had credit card debt was when I purchased my first apartment. I had calculated the costs down to the penny - but was so inexperienced - I didn't know about taxes and co-op closing costs. That was in the early 90's.
Today it's a different problem. I can't find a job. We have a new house that I love and we've cut back on all essentials to make ends meet. This includes food. My goal for the past few weeks is to get our food budget for a family of 3 under $50. Since cutie is a vegarian (killing animals is mean) and needs loads of protein from other sources, it's been challenging. The real budget is more like $75 a week.
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