To Take the Challenge, follow these simple steps:
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If you register, you can record your information using our online Challenge Journal starting June 1st. You may alternatively download the Challenge journal and record your results independently. Both options can be seen on the right. If you use the online journal, your calculations will be made automatically and compiled with other registrants.
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On Day 1, go about your day as you normally would, and record your spending, including food and any extras, in the online or downloaded journal. Think about the things you may have to give up to fit a tight budget. |
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On Day 2, come as close to possible to keeping your daily spending within the allotted poverty-level budget. Be conscious of all your actions, and take the cost of each of them into account. Record your spending in your journal as well as document your experience. |
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On Day 3, go about documenting things in your journal similar to Day 2. You will be asked some different questions about your experience on this day.
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If you took the Challenge online, we'll e-mail you our analysis of this year's Challenge. |
Detailed instructions regarding the daily entries will be found with each day's journal. Throughout the challenge, you are also invited to share your experiences by letting us post your comments for you on our Challenge Blog. Details regarding this can be found on the Challenge Journal page once you have registered.
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