Food Waste Friday - Week 2

Every week I post about a cool challenge over on The Frugal Girl called Food Waste Friday.  The premise is simple, you take a picture of whatever food went to waste for the week and maybe a few notes about what it is and why it was wasted.  Don't we all just love a good excuse?  The reason is not to gross folks out with garbage bag contents, but to hopefully minimize the amount of waste since we don't want to be embarrassed by it.  Humiliation can be a big motivator!

Food Waste Friday - Week 1

 


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 At the start of the week I posted about a cool challenge over on The Frugal Girl called Food Waste Friday.  The premise is simple, you take a picture of whatever food went to waste for the week and maybe a few notes about what it is and why it was wasted.  Don't we all just love a good excuse?  The reason is not to gross folks out with garbage bag contents, but to hopefully minimize the amount of waste since we don't want to be embarrassed by it.  Humiliation can be a big motivator!

Food Waste Friday - Challenge!



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Yes, I know it is Sunday.  But, I stumbled upon a fantastic blog "Food Waste Friday" at The Frugal Girl and I am feeling so inspired that I just have to share!  I try really hard to budget well and plan our meals and snacks.  But, I have been prone to whimsy and the leftover baked chicken I planned for dinner just doesn't sound as appealing as, say, a plate of nachos. I buy a big tub of yogurt (because everyone knows it is cheaper than all the little individual servings) and then I promptly forget it is hiding in the back of the fridge.  When I come across these random science projects I am a combination of grossed out, embarrased, and frustrated at the wasted money.  The Frugal Girl was experiencing much the same thing and decided to TAKE ACTION.

Every week she posts a picture of the food that has gone bad over the week. She figured that being accountable for the waste would help decrease it...and it did!  It was so successful that she invited others to join her.  Can you believe she has been doing this for three years?!?  I am going to take the plunge and reveal all my (food) skeletons.  As The Frugal Girl says, "save money, reduce your trash output, and get a little publicity for your blog!"  So, grab your big ol' rubber gloves, gas mask, garbage bags, and a camera.  Let's do this!
  

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While you are there you should take a few minutes to look around.  I admire this blog quite a bit and think you will, too.