I hate waste. My mom grew up dirt poor during the Depression and never threw anything away, and I've inherited that trait. Sometimes to a fault - I probably could clean out my fridge before the mold grows and I've moved a few too many items a few too many times.
I love efficiency. Use up all the leftovers, re-use Ziplocs and aluminum foil, and keep as much junk out of the landfills as I can. Save money, save the planet, help my kids. Hopefully make a little money.
I choose to live beautifully. Use my crystal wine glasses whenever I serve wine. Paint my house in a color palette that makes me happy. Plant a garden in front of my house that makes me smile every time I drive up.
Mission #1: Develop a 30 day plan for recipes, shopping and eating. Not the "freezer cooking"' method (although I will utilize the freezer) but using a rotation of recipes and the fewest processed foods possible. Combine with a rotation of staples like salad ingredients, and bread/rice/pasta plus regularly consumed foods like oatmeal and fresh fruits. My goal is to provide food for the family (including breakfast, lunch and snacks for Daddy-O to bring to work) and throw away as little as possible. Oh, and I'll even throw in my pics for tasty but inexpensive wine - and I won't waste a drop of that either! Create a blueprint for eating healthy, yummy food that doesn't require much thought (just follow the blueprint) and hopefully saves money in the long run.
