Learning Survival Skills

Despite all the help they received from strangers and the community, Bobbi and Kenny were still faced with a huge responsibility. They worked really hard to raise their children. Case in point: a baby would go through an average of 52 diapers and 6 bottles on a regular day. Simply trying to keep everyone happy was a full-time job.

Donations dwindled along with their fame. And as the freebies ran out, the McCaughey family had to become creative in order to survive. They soon learned to spot the best bargains, and began buying things in bulk. The family of ten is able to feed themselves for less than $300 per month.