Be Well

I have been storing most of my food correctly. I will be changing how some of my fruits and vegetables are stored.

My grandsons showing off their garden produce and 2 new foods they are committed to trying!

It's going very well. I have even been thinking about how to avoid food waste while at the State Fair.

I have been encouraging my grandkids to try new foods, All three are on the spectrum, so they are super sensory sensitive, textures are a big issue for them. Now that the garden is producing and they help to harvest..they are ALL about trying veggies without a debate! Not saying they would eat them twice, but at least more agreeable to trying!

I do not like throwing food away at all. I'm definitely a smeller! Also, if is smells unexpired, I check for any "growth" before using.

I have learned a lot about myself in doing this challenge. It really makes you stop and think when you have to throw old food away. Which is something that I never really liked doing in the past. I now have tools to help me not have food waste in the future.

It helps me to keep remember that I have something on the stove. I often am doing several things at once.

The youngest had more questions towards why we should be concerned about food waste. The older kiddos were less engaged

there are a lot of beneficial items that go into the trash that I could've been adding to compost for my gardens

Sale items, for sure. Even if we don't typically buy said item. I am making changes by sticking to my grocery list, buying only what I need for the week. Shopping more frequently (which I do not like, but it does have a benefit)