consumerism

What Do “Best By” and “Sell By” Dates Really Mean?
What Do “Best By” and “Sell By” Dates Really Mean?
What Do “Best By” and “Sell By” Dates Really Mean?
Wow, we waste a LOT of food. A tragic amount, up to 40% of food in the U.S. is never eaten. A lot of the food thrown away is based on "sell by" dates, because we think it's an indication of food safety. But is it really? With 1 in 6 Americans being food insecure, it's a question worth looking into...
My Meat Turned Color, Should I Throw It Out?
My Meat Turned Color, Should I Throw It Out?
My Meat Turned Color, Should I Throw It Out?
I bought steak tips a few days ago, and when I went to use them on their sell-by date, they had  funky, weird grayish spots! It made me a little nervous so I did some research. Red Meat: Not all red meats are the same color. They are affected by the animal's species, sex, diet and especially their age, which can produce a darker colored meat ... Read More ...
The Truth About Cage-Free and Hormone-Free Turkeys!
The Truth About Cage-Free and Hormone-Free Turkeys!
The Truth About Cage-Free and Hormone-Free Turkeys!
We are all such suckers. Many of us have paid more money for those bright labels of "Cage-Free" and "Hormone Free" stickers on our turkeys. It turns out that it's all a big marketing ploy! There is such a thing as a cage-free chicken, but not turkeys...
Should You Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them? YES!!!
Should You Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them? YES!!!
Should You Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them? YES!!!
When it comes to buying new clothes, I usually don't wash them before wearing them. Unless of course, they are underwear or a bathing suit. Well, that has all changed because I stumbled upon an article that just set off every red light warning siren in my little Virgo germaphobe mind...