Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Cooking apples on the stovetop for applesauce. When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. We ate leftovers. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. Freezer Cooking Sessions – I love doing mini freezer cooking sessions on occasion that keep the freezer stocked with healthy homemade foods. I especially like freezing soaked and cooked beans, bone broth , and shredded chicken. Leftovers – Ugh.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

Saving Money 130

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Every home cook needs a simple basil pesto recipe in their repertoire, especially in the spring and summer when fresh basil is abundant. It’s a raw sauce and requires no cooking. Homemade pesto is infinitely better than store-bought! It gives the sauce texture. Stir into cooked orzo along with spring veggies.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Who wants to cook after a long day! Try freezer cooking. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

Even though I do give in every once in a while, I do not like buying these preservative laden meals often. How to Make a Homemade Pizza Lunchable. Using leftover scrapbook paper I made a band for the drink to add a touch of whimsy. Homemade Pizza Lunchable. Cook time: 8 mins. Pizza Lunchable Makeover. Serves: 20.

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Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

For the Mommas

JULY 11, 2016

The books include A Night at the Animal Shelter, Foil Packet Cooking, Best Body & Bath Recipes and more. Foil Packet Cooking by katya johansson. You may have used it in the past to wrap up leftovers, to keep sandwiches fresh in a lunch box or used it to cover the food you have prepared for a buffet.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

I’ve always felt that homemade gifts are the most meaningful, anyway. Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter via Real Food Enthusiast All you need to make this is coconut oil! Homemade Vanilla Extract via Real Food Enthusiast Homemade and consumable gifts are the way to go! so it’s incredibly versatile!

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Saving Everyday

APRIL 17, 2019

Every home cook needs a simple basil pesto recipe in their repertoire, especially in the spring and summer when fresh basil is abundant. It’s a raw sauce and requires no cooking. Homemade pesto is infinitely better than store-bought! It gives the sauce texture. Stir into cooked orzo along with spring veggies.

Recipes 53

Recipes Used Green Cooking 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The use of rugged building materials will help ensure the bin functions the way it should, and give many years of service. Don’t Just Cook-Cook Green. Basically there are two reasons to compost.

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Compost Composting Homeowner Insurance Bricks 127

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Saving Everyday

MARCH 8, 2016

This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is made with white cheddar, Havarti, and Parmesan and then tossed with crispy Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa, green chilies, and green onions. Start by adding the pasta to a pot of boiling water and cooking it al dente which means “firm to the bite”. Don’t forget about your pasta cooking.

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Green Hillshire Farm Cooking Milk 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Try freezer cooking. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Challenge yourself to give a thoughtful gift without spending a lot of money.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Everyday

MAY 27, 2024

It cooks in one pan, it’s easy to swap out the ingredients with whatever you’ve got, and most importantly, it’s delicious! Blistering the tomatoes gives them a richer flavor. I cook the white part and garnish with the tops for freshness. Cook the kale until it’s tender to your liking. Scallions.

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Breakfast Recipes Cooking Re-use 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked.

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