About Me
Hi, my name is Jessie. I'm an Atlanta software engineer, mom, gardener, and general life enthusiast. Please follow me in my journey to save money, do my part for the planet, and try to live a simpler life.
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Monthly Archives: September 2011
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A single moment, no words, thank you SouleMama
Food Waste Friday –
Ever had one of those weeks where it feels like the universe is conspiring against you? This is my waste for this week – although to be fair, it’s really my waste for two weeks. Last week we were in … Continue reading
Save the Local Produce!
While browsing the internet, I stumbled across an article about local British plums rotting on the tree because stores are stocking cheaper foreign fruits instead. Apparently grocery stores in the UK are stocking their shelves with plums from Spain and … Continue reading
Posted in Self-Sufficiency, Simple, Uncategorized
Tagged apple, british, local, orchard, produce, u-pick
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Food Waste Friday – Coulda Been Worse
Every Friday, Kristen over at The Frugal Girl posts a picture of her food waste. She invites other bloggers to join in her effort to save money and reduce the amount of food that gets thrown away in our country … Continue reading
{ this moment }
A single moment, no words, thank you SouleMama
Money Well Spent
I went apple picking with some friends on Saturday, and picked up this peeler/corer/slicer for $26 at the orchard. I believe it was $26 well spent. Don’t you?
Posted in DIY, Frugal, Self-Sufficiency
Tagged apple, canning, core, peel, preserving, slice
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Food Waste Friday – Meh
Every Friday, Kristen over at The Frugal Girl posts a picture of her food waste. She invites other bloggers to join in her effort to save money and reduce the amount of food that gets thrown away in our country … Continue reading
Posted in Food Waste, Frugal
Tagged alfredo, beef, chicken, fetuccine, food, noodles, waste
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Jessie : Improved 