BASSP II

I learned that I can muster up the will power to make small meaningful changes in my lifestyle.

I decided to stop using my heater at home, and to bundle up to stay warm instead. I was surprised by how much condensation accumulated on the windows on cold nights. During the days I was pretty comfortable, but after 10 PM I sometimes took a while to warm up under a pile of blankets. Overall it was an interesting challenge!

Already almost out of the DIY freezer burritos. They're delicious and I need to make more. Considering finding a way to add more veggies. Experiments will continue after this challenge.

Today I finished the DIY instant ramen portion of this challenge. Last Tuesday I made 5 mason-jar DIY instant ramen cups based on the recipe here: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-diy-instant-noodle-cups-222560 Challenges and Successes: This method of meal planning worked very well for me in that I felt like I had a quick, healthy, and...

I am deciding not to buy any food or other products that have palm oil in them. The palm oil industry contributes to rain forest deforestation and the destruction of ecosystems. It also forces many indigenous communities to relocate. I hope that this challenge will influence my consumption habits beyond the two weeks and I am excited to hear...