Thanksgiving turkey sales have started, and I’m getting ready for one of my biggest grocery purchases of the year. While many shoppers are looking for a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, I’m thinking about meals for the coming year. I typically purchase at least six whole turkeys during the holiday sales, usually weighing 16-20 pounds each. …
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Every fall, as stores advertise Thanksgiving Day sales, I start planning for the coming year. Before I fill the freezer with turkeys or add jars to the pantry, I must know what I already have. As Thanksgiving sales season approaches, I start my annual pantry reset. I then inventory the kitchen pantry, the laundry room …
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Black Friday is one of my favorite days of the Thanksgiving holiday. Not because I want to go shopping, but because I can spend the day relaxing with my family, enjoying leftovers and playing board games. That doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of several weeks of planning and preparation. Over the years, I’ve …
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As we near the end of October, you may already have Thanksgiving on your mind. Perhaps you are traveling this season or planning to join friends and family nearby to celebrate the occasion. Maybe you are the one that is hosting this year, maybe for the first time or maybe you host every year. …
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Whether we realize it or not, the seasons influence much of our everyday lives. They affect the food we eat, the things we grow, the resources we use and even how we spend our time. Yet with so many modern conveniences available to us, it’s easy to lose sight of those connections. Welcome to “In …
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Eating on the go is a difficult task when you’re trying to eat sustainably. But there are a few ways to get started with your adventure at your favorite eatery and save on carbon emissions and other important aspects in animal welfare. Some simple solutions include making sure you’re eating fruits and vegetables that are …
It’s never too early to start thinking about a home or corporate garden at the workplace. Growing a garden can reduce carbon emissions from transportation and other farming inputs that the home or corporate gardener can control. TIP: Before moving on to the five gardening tips, consumers ( and business owners) can also obtain more …
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Greenspeake’s new sustainability channel covered ways to reduce food waste at the consumer and retail level. Watch for more information and follow the channel for continued expert advice on sustainable actions.
