Let’s be real: food waste is costing you—big time. If you’re tossing leftovers or ignoring those limp veggies in the back of the fridge, you’re practically throwing money in the trash. In this episode, I sit down with Teralyn Pilgrim, a zero food waste wizard, to uncover how we can all save serious cash and do something good for the planet. We’re getting into the myths around ‘best by’ dates, clever hacks to upcycle food scraps into new meals, and how to make the most of what you’ve got without sacrificing taste or quality." What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Hidden Cost of Food Waste: How food waste is silently draining an average of $100 a month from your wallet—and what to do about it. The Truth About Expiration Dates: Forget what you thought you knew; ‘best by’ dates are often misleading, and we’ll explain how to actually know what’s safe to eat. Mindful Eating Hacks: Tips for getting intentional with your food choices, so nothing goes to waste and your budget gets a boost. Scrap Transformation Tips: From carrot tops to bread ends, find out how to turn scraps into surprisingly delicious meals that’ll impress anyone. Getting the Whole Family Involved: Practical ways to teach kids about food waste and build a mindset shift that sticks. Kitchen Organization Secrets: Why knowing what’s in your fridge can make all the difference—and how to set up your kitchen for zero waste success. CONNECT with Teralyn Teralyn on Instagram Get Teralyn's book: No Scrap Left Behind CONNECT WITH SHANNAH FREEBIE: Show Me the Money Workshop  FREEBIE: She’s Got Wealth Workshop Follow me on Instagram SPONSORS Thanks to Jenny Kayne for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off by going to http://www.jennykayne.com/etm15.  Thanks to Money Picked for sponsoring the show. To schedule a FREE meeting to figure out your next financial steps, go to http://www.moneypickle.com/etm.  Thanks to Wildgrain for sponsoring the show. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to http://www.wildgrain.com/etm to start your subscription. Thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring the show. To get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to http://www.mintmobile.com/ETM . Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be real: food waste is costing you—big time. If you’re tossing leftovers or ignoring those limp veggies in the back of the fridge, you’re practically throwing money in the trash. In this episode, I sit down with Teralyn Pilgrim, a zero food waste wizard, to uncover how we can all save serious cash and do something good for the planet. We’re getting into the myths around ‘best by’ dates, clever hacks to upcycle food scraps into new meals, and how to make the most of what you’ve got without sacrificing taste or quality." What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Hidden Cost of Food Waste: How food waste is silently draining an average of $100 a month from your wallet—and what to do about it. The Truth About Expiration Dates: Forget what you thought you knew; ‘best by’ dates are often misleading, and we’ll explain how to actually know what’s safe to eat. Mindful Eating Hacks: Tips for getting intentional with your food choices, so nothing goes to waste and your budget gets a boost. Scrap Transformation Tips: From carrot tops to bread ends, find out how to turn scraps into surprisingly delicious meals that’ll impress anyone. Getting the Whole Family Involved: Practical ways to teach kids about food waste and build a mindset shift that sticks. Kitchen Organization Secrets: Why knowing what’s in your fridge can make all the difference—and how to set up your kitchen for zero waste success. CONNECT with Teralyn Teralyn on Instagram Get Teralyn's book: No Scrap Left Behind CONNECT WITH SHANNAH FREEBIE: Show Me the Money Workshop  FREEBIE: She’s Got Wealth Workshop Follow me on Instagram SPONSORS Thanks to Jenny Kayne for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off by going to http://www.jennykayne.com/etm15.  Thanks to Money Picked for sponsoring the show. To schedule a FREE meeting to figure out your next financial steps, go to http://www.moneypickle.com/etm.  Thanks to Wildgrain for sponsoring the show. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to http://www.wildgrain.com/etm to start your subscription. Thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring the show. To get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to http://www.mintmobile.com/ETM . Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices