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		<title>New Frugal Links</title>
		<link>http://livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/new-frugal-links/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just wanted to let you all know that I posted quite a few links on the sidebar this afternoon. Check them out. I am sure they will be helpful.
Shannon
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		<title>Dear Frugal Diary 12/8/2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am considering what to do about the holidays. So far, I haven&#8217;t purchased much. With little money I may not be purchasing anything. These are lean times.
On a good note, my freelance writing career is starting to work out for me. I am now able to pay my monthly bills again, and what a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com&blog=1724931&post=720&subd=livingthelowincomelife&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Hungry Americans and SNAP (FoodStamps)</title>
		<link>http://livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/hungry-americans-and-snap-foodstamps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1 in 8 Americans use SNAP. 1 in 4 children use this program. We seem to be using this program more and more each year. I thought that I would share the following items with you:
Food Stamps and American Hunger
Food Stamp Use Soars, Stigma Fades/A Program Once Scorned
What are your thoughts on these things?
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		<title>SNAP Has Resources You Will Find Helpful</title>
		<link>http://livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/snap-has-resources-you-will-find-helpful/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Still researching the SNAP and other nutrition programs. I wanted to pass along a link to the resource site so that everyone can look for useful information.
Maybe we can get our food budgets in order for the holiday season.
Do you have any resources that will be helpful to us? If so, please share them.
Shannon
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		<title>Dear Frugal Diary 11/29/2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was nice to take some time off. Monday, Zowie skipped school and I skipped work to go see New Moon. We went to the matinée to save a few bucks, thought the movies is not frugal. We went out to lunch first. It was a nice day.
Then I was sick for days, and did not get [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com&blog=1724931&post=715&subd=livingthelowincomelife&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>10 Steps to Help Fill Your Grocery Bag Through SNAP</title>
		<link>http://livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/10-steps-to-help-fill-your-grocery-bag-through-snap/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10 Steps to Help Fill Your Grocery Bag Through SNAP is an article that I found while investigating the SNAP program today. This program has replaced the FoodStamp program.
The article explains how to go about getting the benefits offered, helping you to purchase more food for your family. It also leads you to the SNAP site.
Some [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com&blog=1724931&post=710&subd=livingthelowincomelife&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Food Stamp Use Rises</title>
		<link>http://livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/food-stamp-use-rises/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dollars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food cupboards]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[menu]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the economy as it is, many more people are using foodstamps than a few years back. These food dollars can be very helpful. Below, you will find a link to an article about a family who eats using foodstamps. This family apparently gets the maximum for each family member. Many of us do not, so [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com&blog=1724931&post=693&subd=livingthelowincomelife&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>USDA Thrifty Food Plan</title>
		<link>http://livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/usda-thrifty-food-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The USDA&#8217;s Thrifty Food Plan has four levels. For my daughter and I, the levels calculate to:
                   Thrifty Plan    Low-Cost Plan    Moderate Cost Plan    Liberal Plan
Zowie        $35.70             $44.20                   $53.20                            $65.40
Me                 35.50                44.70                      54.90                               70.40
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Totals       $87.00            $88.90                   $108.10                        $135.80
Where do we fall on the FoodStamp Scale?
$213.00 per month for the two of us =
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		<title>Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)</title>
		<link>http://livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) used to be called the FoodStamp program. With this program, recipients use an EBT card to purchase food items. The card is much like a Debit Card, but different types of funds can be put on it.
The site says that &#8220;SNAP helps low-income people and families buy the food they need [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com&blog=1724931&post=703&subd=livingthelowincomelife&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>America&#8217;s Second Harvest/Feeding America</title>
		<link>http://livingthelowincomelife.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/americas-second-harvestfeeding-america/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Buck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[America&#8217;s Second Harvest is now being called Feeding America. I was visitng the site to day in order to do research for an article, and was very impressed.
Read real stories, learn how prevailant hunger really is in the United States and much more. Find out how to get help or donate.
Shannon
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