You’re not just wasting food — you’re throwing money in the trash.

This week I’m joined by returning guest Chelsey Schmuland, and we’re digging into one of the most overlooked ways to save money on groceries: reducing food waste.

Chelsey is the maker behind Hive to Home, where she creates handmade beeswax wraps as a reusable alternative to plastic food storage. She’s also a grocery budgeting queen and food rescue enthusiast.

We talk about how much food we’re actually wasting (and what that costs), how food rescue apps can dramatically transform your grocery budget, and why proper storage makes a bigger difference than you might think.

If you’re trying to spend less, waste less, and make your kitchen work better for you — this episode is packed with strategies you can start using right away.

Takeaways

• Food waste is one of the fastest ways to lose money on groceries — often without realizing it
• Food rescue is a practical way to cut your grocery bill
• Proper storage — especially breathable storage — helps food last longer
• Beeswax wraps are a reusable, plastic-free way to keep food fresh
• Planning for leftovers and using scraps can stretch your groceries budget
• Strategies on how to (re)use and store almost everything
• Composting helps close the loop — but keeping food in use is the goal

One Small Shift

Before you shop this week, check the reduced section or a food rescue app first — and build one meal around what you find.

Connect with Chelsey

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Resources

A Beginner’s Guide to a Sustainable Kitchen (use code PODCAST20)

11 Ways to Reuse Food Scraps

How to Prevent Food Waste with Kids

How to Use Beeswax Wraps (and Keep Food Fresh Without Plastic)

Flashfood (use code is SUST7K8EA for $5 off)

Too Good to Go

Odd Bunch

Souper Cubes

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