I have been on the fence about juicing too long.  And now I’m not!

The conundrum for me was prep, mess, volume, cost, waste. I didn’t want to spend that much money on something I could chew or prepare simply otherwise for less, like an apple or celery or cucumber.  And I didn’t want to waste individual serving size plastics.

Well, I am done with that. My empty nest experience has left me to my own devices for mealtime, suppertime, snacktime, too.  I reduced my trips to the store last year while my son was away at school.  I purchased way less dairy, relying more on staples that I could refill once or twice a month, bubbly water, almond milk, fresh veggies or fruits were all I needed to supplement frozen fruits or veggies, protein powder for smoothies, pasta or other meals I could prepare.

I kept a juicer in the house for months, years, and finally donated it to Goodwill. I didn’t even have room in the kitchen for it.  It was about the sixth juicer I tried to incorporate into my life.  As a stay at home mom, I did make carrot juice and learned to use the pulp to make sandwiches, but that practice was 19 years ago.

But truly, having access to a juice bar for me is my kinda “kid in a candy shop” trip.  Today’s the third day since my membership and I fawn over the menu like:  “charcoal detox shot,” yes, please, and “vegan, lemon, dried organic blueberries, flax seeds, lemon zest and maple syrup soaked overnight oats,” yes thank you!    Have I made coconut milk chia seed pudding on my own?  Yes.  Is it easier that it lands in my hand like magic?  Yes.  On demand blueberries!  Lemon! Yes, Charcoal Detox Shot!

I am so lucky to have this within walking distance.  It may be long overdue, but I am going to enjoy the end of this summer and into my birthday month with fresh juices, with top notch quality and ease.  Am I consuming more plastic? Yes, I confess, but it is more recyclable than the styrofoam that I accept sometimes with the chili dog and fries order to go (gasp).  It will recycle.  🙂 Thank you again, @PressedJuicery for the membership program that came to my attention and the savings offered for me to shift my grocery budget to you!

Me.  Also Me.