Flowers on the holmestead

When we returned from our visit to Oregon last week, I was so sad to find some spoiled food in our fridge (fresh summer peaches!). It reminded me how easy it is to buy more than what we need—especially when there is seasonal produce galore everywhere.

Are you someone that does this? Shops with your stomach and assumes it will all be consumed before going bad?

Even throwing away rotten tomatoes that I grew pulls at my heart strings. (We have have 10 gallons of tomatoes in the deep freezer that will be canned—but I feel this.)

We need to stop buying so much food. It is estimated that 30-40% of the food supply is wasted.

That's all there is to it.

Sometimes I remember to throw food in the freezer before it goes bad and that always feels like a win!

Only buy what you will eat before it goes bad. You got this!

Being more sustainable one choice at a time!

🌱TIP OF THE WEEK

Reducing your waste can be as simple as carrying reusable silverware in a little pouch and storing it in your car, purse or backpack so you're always ready!

Cheers to intentional,
sustainable, clean-er living
*xo Kaila*

P.S. I'm hosting a local sourdough workshop on September 27 and would love to have you join!

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