In our community, we make quite a bit less than the average family.  With that being said, we have a LOT.  Our kids aren’t hungry.  We have electricity and fresh running water.  They have clothes and shoes. They get to go to an amazing school.  Yes, we are frugal (ok, I’ve often been called “cheap”) and very careful with the money we have and really try to make the most of what we have. We make it work.  Our kids know we aren’t rich, they rarely get new clothes or new toys or go on vacations like so many of their friends, but we have a roof over our heads, food in our bellies and a little for the extras.  We are blessed.
I saw this challenge posted on the Living on One blog and knew it was something I wanted us to try.  We will be living on $1.50 per person for food for 5 days.  We will brainstorm with the boys about what kinds of foods and how much we will need to not feel hungry.  We will go to the store, price out what we can get for our money and come home and lock up the rest of our food.  I imagine after day one they will be hungry, I can’t imagine how hard it is going to be to see my kids truly hungry.
In the end, my hope is that it will help us teach our boys just how fortunate we are to live where we live and be thankful for what we have. Maybe gain a sense of compassion for others who may go to bed hungry each night, maybe gain a sense of the cost of food.
They are excited to talk to their friends, excited to start the adventure and proud of what they are about to do.  Me to.
Join us, push yourself, take the challenge!

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