our food values

The beginning of the year is usually a time of reflection for me. There is something magical about the sun staying out slightly longer, the temperatures being a little bit warmer, and the promise of new life that puts me a spirit of curiosity and wonder. What could I do to make our life easier, … Continue reading our food values

what I learned from six months of worm composting

About six months ago, we started composting to reduce our food waste. I’m happy to report that composting is very easy and seems worth the effort. We’re down to about one 10-liter bag of trash per week and I think we can get that down even further if I focus on it (#2019goal). For today, … Continue reading what I learned from six months of worm composting

grocery shopping with my jars

Happy holidays from the Smiths! Over the next few months, I am transitioning from a W2 employee to a stay-at-home wife (and hopefully in the near future mom). Part of the transition is working with Mr. Smith on taking over some of the household tasks that he currently does, namely grocery shopping. We're taking this … Continue reading grocery shopping with my jars