Participants have been asked to attempt to stay within a social assistance benefits’ budget. The challenger’s budget of $63 for five days includes all food and drink, entertainment, some personal supplies and transportation costs. Each participant will be given a daily challenge card, which will reveal an additional challenge to be completed before the end of each day. The challenge takes place February 10th until February 15th, 2019.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Day 3

My challenge today was that all forms of electronics have vanished from my life. This was extremely difficult because of my job. Even being able to do this post is breaking my challenge! I would be okay though to go back to the 'old days' of CBC radio.

I haven't eaten today - looking forward to my Tuna wraps or maybe I will make some scrambled egg wraps to change it up. This challenge has caused me to pause and reflect on all the incremental costs; such as toothpaste, toilet paper etc. All of the things I take for granted. It is clear that $63 doesn't go very far.
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