Comments on: Where’s That Money I Left Lying Around?

By: La Mama Naturale'

La Mama Naturale' — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:07:59 +0000

There's always some way I'm trying to cut back. I'm also a sucker for sweets. Wow! No wine…that's pretty darn dedicated! You're awesome!!! :)

By: Lisa Sharp

Lisa Sharp — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:26:43 +0000

I love Deanna's (crunchy chicken) comment!

I also eat way to many sweets and waste a lot of food.

Sweets is the really hard one for me!

But as others have said don't be to hard on yourself. Take it slow and remember how much more you are doing than most! :) Love ya Beth!

By: Heather@EnviroMom.com

Heather@EnviroMom.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:24:55 +0000

I admire your resolutions, but give yourself a break! No wine? I did recently read something that said throwing away food (even composting it) was one of the worst things we can do — all the energy it takes to get the food to our homes is just wasted. I struggle with this, too, and am making a concerted effort to do more meal planning so it doesn't happen as often.

By: Citizen Green

Citizen Green — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:43:59 +0000

I would like to honor Fake Plastic Fish with the Kreativ Blogger Award. You can read more about it on my post and feel free to participate or not. I have enjoyed reading your blog since my son first sailed with the Alguita. I have learned a lot about how to be green and I really enjoy your blog. Thanks!!

By: mother earth aka karen hanrahan

mother earth aka karen hanrahan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:25:51 +0000

i am experiencing this very food thing myself – i eat fresh daily, and alot of it but i think i am still in my minds eye I am purchasing for two – the nest might be empty but the habits still want a full fridge …i also truly despise shopping. so i buy for two weeks at a time, and guess what? fresh just doesn't last that long – i am transitioning …i'll additionally chime in on the you are not a loser chant my dear …i personally have some wine on a friday night simply because it feels good …is it friday yet??

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:04:30 +0000

You are so right about wasting food. We Americans waste soooo much food. I give my food waste to my chickens, but it is still waste that should have been used by me.

You are not a loser. You are very accepting, friendly, and sweet. Plus - a great singer. Lighten up on yourself!

By: Mary Kay

Mary Kay — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:11:36 +0000

I could have written this post! I am guilty of all of these things, but part of life is to enjoy yourself so don't be too hard on yourself. Also, buying coffee and eating out can be a way to support the local economy. Here in California we have the opportunity to support some great local wineries.

By: Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:24:07 +0000

When your produce starts to go before you eat it – freeze it! Then you have something to defrost as a heathly quick meal for later.

By: Martin at Plasticless

Martin at Plasticless — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:52:28 +0000

I see frugality in action every day in all kinds of ways. I am living in a developing country. I see a lot of wasteful practices as well.

A lot of what suburban and urban Americans would call food waste is generally thought of as sheep food or chicken food here. I have permission from a neighbor to toss stale bread and produce into his yard. I hope local governments in North America start preemptively striking out bylaws that prevent backyard hobby farms.

By: Web Knitter

Web Knitter — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:48:53 +0000

I'm concerned that you see yourself as a "loser" which is certainly not reality and not the way the readers of this blog see you.

I've made changes in what I purchase, why I purchase, and how I dispose of things because of reading your blog. I've shifted from Recycle to Reduce and Reuse. We joined a CSA this year because of Fake Plastic Fish.

That isn't a loser I'm following; that's a leader.