Jennifer, I rather enjoy the humor of your article albeit "sarcastic" but it is reality for many of us and we do like to laugh. I must say while raising my children on very modest pay I have experienced #1, 2, 3 and yes #4 having had a tooth yanked out to save $ it would cost to have a crown. #6, #7 "kill your TV" as the bumper stickers say. #8 who needs more junk? #9, #10 dress thrift store it's been stylish since along time ago. #11 play music, sing, drum. #12 No need to stress about being poor (take action). What is it so many people have said from other countries? "You Americans live like Kings." So don't forget to laugh but keep talking friends and put some action behind your words, continue getting educated and share with others.
Ya hoo! Jennifer you are too much and I revel in your affirming my daily life experiences. As j. Hendrix sang, "I'm gonna live today!" Although I will use "old timey family photos for a "bored game" of family roots or some such. I enjoy your articles every time with much laughter and feel like you understand all that I go through. Carry on and spread the truth and giggles!