Childhood Joy in Simple Foods
Growing up in a paycheck-to-paycheck family meant getting excited about ordinary foods that others might overlook.
According to Jordan Cooper, "Growing up broke meant getting hyped over foods others overlooked entirely."
These weren't treats because they were fancy—they were treats because they meant this week, there was a little extra.
These small upgrades carried emotional weight, marking the difference between a regular day and a day when things felt possible.
The author reflects on how ordinary foods became tiny celebrations of temporary abundance in a house where ordinary was often out of reach.
Author's summary: Growing up broke brings unique childhood joys from simple foods.