Homemade spaghetti sauce and there’s just a bit left in the pot. Don’t throw it away, freeze it for later. Food waste is such a problem in our country and it’s costing us gazillions of dollars every year! Well, that might be an overstatement but you catch my drift. You may remember I talked about […]
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Dining Out Waste Free
Who feels like cooking, no one? Ok, we’re going out. We usually dine out once a week. Inevitably, there are leftovers that need to come home so we can a) get our money’s worth and b) not waste food. Every time the waiter/waitress brings the leftovers container, I kick myself because I haven’t gotten my “restaurant […]
How to reduce food waste
I’d venture to guess I’m not the only one who’s ever had rotting, moldy cheese and vegetables in my fridge. Have you ever pulled that crisper drawer out to find your lettuce is wilted and dried on the tips? Raise your hand if you’ve gone into your pantry looking for something only to find all […]
Compost Aerator – Must Have Composting Tool
Hands down, BEST.GIFT.EVER! My husband got me the best gift this past Christmas. He got me a compost aerator! I know, I’m a lucky gal. You don’t have to tell me twice. All kidding aside, I’m a practical gift giver so I also appreciate receiving practical gifts. I’ve been wanting one of these suckers for […]
15 Amazing Uses for Coffee Grounds Beyond the Coffee Pot
Americans LOVE their coffee! Roughly 62% drink coffee each day, coffee they either made at home or purchased from one of over 21,400 coffee shops in the U.S. That’s ALOT of coffee grounds. Many coffee shops offer the leftover coffee grounds to anyone who wants them. Perhaps if you’re a professional gardener, you might […]