I found out at the #SurviveOn35 twitter party last night that the Manhattan, KS Breadbasket will receive $1,000 from Anytime Fitness! I am really super excited – I screamed at the twitter party when I found out! Thank you Chuck Runyon for doing this program and giving so generously to my food bank.
I made some new friends during this program. I heard some beautiful stories and my mom shared her own. (She is going to be a regular contributor to my blog, I know you will appreciate her frugal tips). The 2nd winner of the $1,000 to her Ohio Food bank was Lindsay from The Lean Green Bean! We chatted all week about how she used to live in Kansas and I really enjoyed her creativity.
What did I gain from this challenge? Besides the donation to the Breadbasket, of course. I gained a new appreciation for my mom, especially after revisiting my past and telling her story. It wasn’t just the eating on a lower budget – it was sitting down and telling her thank you for feeding us healthy even when it was easier to feed us junk.
And this challenge also brought out some very honest discussions. I want to continue to share others’ stories on this blog. I want to hear more stories of triumph! My mom lived and conquered and I know there are others with inspiring stories just waiting to be written.
TRAVEL
I’m leaving today for the Food Media Forum in Saint Louis! I hope to learn how to photograph food and write recipes and all that fun stuff. Then I come back only to leave again Thursday for New York City – BlogHer! Then I have Vacation Bible School….life is not dull! It is fast paced!
Thank you for your support! I am not slowing down – Mama Dweeb is a place of encouragement and inspiration!
SO very proud of you Annie! Not only did you complete the challenge and win money for your local food bank, but you made amazing, yummy meals! KUDOS and Congrats
woohoo!! What an awesome inspiration you are!
Congratulations, Annie! I am so proud of you for doing something so great for others!! 🙂 I hope Food Media was awesome! Have a great time at BlogHer and VBS!
Oh, I am SO thrilled!! I really enjoyed those posts you did and I am so happy you have a chance to give back! Congratulations!!
Yippee! you won, your story was so inspiring!!!!