A few weeks ago, I went apple picking and beet pulling. Such a fun day! In my excitement though, I bought A LOT of apples and beets. 

During the ensuing apple sauce making and beet roasting production, I started thinking about how I often hear from people that they don't buy many fruits and veggies because they end up going bad before they can eat them. They feel like they're tossing food and money down the garbage disposal. 

Since I'm always looking for ways I can help people eat more fruits and veggies, here are 5 tips to help you increase your fruit and veggie consumption and decrease your food and money waste.

It's hard to believe but it's officially fall! 

Though I am always sad to bid farewell to summer, fall brings with it a whole new way of life. Old routines are back, new projects are ready to be started, apples are plentiful and closets are ready to be cleaned. And, if you've been wanting to start a new habit, I think fall is a fantastic time to do it.  

If you're starting to think about starting a new habit or bringing back an old one, my advice to you is to make a plan. No matter what we're trying to accomplish in life, we're so much more likely to accomplish it with a plan. Need a hand? Here are 3 steps to creating a plan and a habit.

1. Figure out the "What?" and "Why?"

Sooner or later, life throws all of us a serious curve ball. 

Sometimes, we know it's coming and sometimes it comes out of nowhere on a random, sunny morning. In those moments, taking care of our own well-being can be incredibly hard but is also critical so that we can be there for ourselves and those who may be depending on us.

 When a curve ball comes your way or the way of someone you care about, these 5 little steps can help make a big difference.