An organization called Reward Volunteers wants to encourage people to volunteer for good causes. So even though doing good is its own reward, Reward Volunteers sweetens the pot by offering incentives to encourage people to do more, and do it more often. Plus, Reward Volunteers helps people find local volunteer opportunities. I’ve teamed up with […]
Isn’t the best thing about summer all the incredible fresh fruit everywhere? Isn’t the worst thing about summer that the fresh fruit is gone so fast? Not anymore! I’ve recently discovered how easy it is to freeze fresh fruit so it can be enjoyed all winter long. True, it won’t have exactly the same […]
326views Food waste is costing you, and America, a lot of money. As a nation, we waste 40% of the food produced. As consumers, we throw away at least 30% of the food we buy at the grocery store. Here’s what that means: if you spend $100 on groceries, you’ll end up throwing $30 worth […]
791views One of the best ways to save money on food and reduce waste is to buy in bulk. But not all foods are equal when it comes to bulk buying. Some could spoil, others can take up valuable storage space, and still others you might never consume, whether you buy a little or a […]
We’re right in the middle of zucchini overload season. The long green vegetables are pretty much everywhere – overflowing in farmers’ markets, filling up the produce bins in our grocery stores, maybe even growing all over the place in our own vegetable gardens. Here are my ten favorite ways to take advantage of all this […]
Want a smart shopping strategy that will save you money, reduce food waste, and cut down on trash? Buy in bulk. To raise awareness about the benefits of bulk buying, the Bulk is Green Council (BIG) is sponsoring National Bulk Foods Week this week. What Makes You Green When You Buy in Bulk? For starters, […]
Every time I clean out my fridge or pantry, I’m appalled. As conscientious as I try to be about my food budget, I still find myself wasting more than I should. I’m not a hoarder, but I do hate throwing things away. To me, it’s just like burning money, and who has money to burn? […]
344viewsIt’s easy to dismiss climate change as a big, confusing, uncertain issue that affects other people living in other parts of the world. But as the blogposts in this month’s Green Moms Carnival show, the build-up in our atmosphere of heat-trapping “greenhouse” gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) is hitting very close to home, seriously impacting […]
