ADDENDUM::Politicians can't make it on minimum wage, but we did « Watchdog.org

Being able to get to work is a priority, so the first thing we purchased was gas. We used our Kroger fuel points and paid $44 to fill up the tank, which is enough to last the week.

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Yes, it’s a bit repetitive, but overall, fairly healthy and in ample quantities.

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Total cost for groceries was $82.83, leaving us $27.17 for emergencies or other expenses throughout the week.

We approached the challenge as if we had both lost our jobs and taken minimum wage jobs to get by. Under this scenario, we’d have some items on hand, like paper towels, detergent, aspirin, condiments and corn to make popcorn for snacks.

But with $27.17 remaining in our budget, or going without our two splurge items, we’d be able to purchase those supplies as we needed.

The best part is that this menu isn’t too much different from what we normally eat, with fresh fruit and vegetables and other healthy options.

So rather than show how hard it is to live on a minimum wage job, this menu and budget shows that it can be done without sacrificing healthy food — or even entertainment. Our local video store always has $1 movie rentals and most are ones we’ve not yet seen, so we plan to rent one for a low-cost date night.

Another one that misses the point entirely,,,

WTH is a Krogers? Fuel points? I have a mom and pop grocery store to shop at, Rite Aid is bigger. Our Dollar General where I wouldn't mind getting lower cost food items is not allowed to take SNAP. They rent from the grocery store owners who charger 33% more for items compared to what one might pay at the nearest Walmart (33 miles away).

",,,we’d have some items on hand, like paper towels, detergent, aspirin, condiments and corn to make popcorn for snacks."

Guess what in the real world you don't have that option. And yes it is possible to eat the same food day in and day out. Do it 52 weeks a year and get back to me.

"So rather than show how hard it is to live on a minimum wage job, this menu and budget shows that it can be done without sacrificing healthy food — or even entertainment."

Where is the money for even one doctor, optometrist, or dentist visit a year and what about prescriptions? Even with Medicaid there is still a $20 co-pay and it does not cover dental.  This is a well thought out and executed "plan" but life does not always traverse in a linear fashion.

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