Jenn and Jamie discuss how they provide healthy meals for their kiddos on a teeny, tiny budget.

Food product dating - know the facts:

• How Long Does Food Last?
• USDA - Food Product Dating
• Deciphering Dates on Products

Jenn and Jamie discuss their place among the economic class ranks, give back-to-school shopping tips, and call a conservative talk show host a bully -- hot take! Poorly Raised is not sponsored and all comments and opinions on this podcast are our own.

Episode links:

• What is Considered Middle Class, and is Your Household Part of it?
• Are You Middle Class?
• Ben Shapiro: It's a 'you problem' if 'you had to work more than one job'
• Walmart vs. Target // Ultimate Back to School Supplies Haul // Shop With Me
• Back to School Shopping Deals | Walmart & Target

Jenn and Jamie suggest foster care shouldn't be punishment for late payments for school lunches -- call us crazy!

Stories included this episode:

• Don't Have Lunch Money? A Pennsylvania School District Threatens Foster Care
• Board Members Criticize Threatening Lunch Money Letter