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MARCH 23, 2011

Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. Thanks for reading. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Do you have a kitchen full of ingredients and your not sure how to pull them together to make a meal? I didn't have the exact ingredients in the kitchen, but I was able to adapt the recipe and work with what I did have. Have you ever found yourself with a kitchen full of food, but no idea how to pull it all together?

Economical 127

Economical Kitchen Meals Dinner 127

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Thanks for reading. That way, depending on what I'm cooking, I can grab the basket I need (like if I'm baking) or just a couple of spices, but I know which basket to go to. This method has worked better for me than alphabetizing my spices.". How do you organize your spices? Let us know in the comments. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

Economical 127

Economical Organic Organization Kitchen 127

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MARCH 16, 2011

Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. Thanks for reading. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 166

Economical Saving Money Organic Organization 166

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

They can be used for storing anything and not just in the kitchen. Thanks for reading. The glass jars are perfect for storing my homemade sugar-free applesauce , homemade chicken stock , and roasted tomato sauce in the freezer. The jars might not all be the same shape and size, but I'm not shelling out money for containers anymore.

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Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Thanks for reading. My mother gave those to me a while ago and I have no idea what I should do with them, but I think they are good for soup. I need to do some research. Do you know what to do with ham hocks?? Have you shopped your freezer and pantry lately? What did you find? become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

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Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Now I'm going through our kitchen cupboards--all in an attempt to make my life easier. We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. What does your kitchen pantry or food storage area look like? Thanks for reading.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

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MARCH 2, 2011

My binder is a very important part of my kitchen. Menu planning takes a little time and effort, but the rewards are a reduced grocery bill, no worries at night about 'what's for dinner', and hopefully a less stressed cook in the kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. Thanks for reading.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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MARCH 9, 2011

Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. Thanks for reading. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

Thanks for reading. Next time you are in the meat department in the grocery store, keep an eye open for the clearance stickers and hopefully you will find some good bargains too. Do you buy marked down meat? Or does the thought turn you off? Please let us know in the comment section. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

Economical 173

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 173

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Thanks for reading. Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese. Are you taking advantage of the turkey bargains this week? What is the best deal on turkey that you have seen? Let us know in comments. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

Economical 149

Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Thanks for reading. When it's time to make stock, I'll dump the contents of one bag into my crock pot, along with the chicken carcass, salt, pepper, parsley from my garden , and garlic. It really is that easy. Do you make your own chicken stock? Do you shop at Aldi? Let us know in the comments. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

Freezers 127

Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Thanks for reading. If you are buying a large amount of apples and the seconds are in good condition, it will be worth it. Are you apple picking this season? Check out these 20 apple recipes for some delicious ideas. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

Economical 138

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

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JANUARY 9, 2012

I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Thanks for reading. Batch Cooking and Freezing: Chicken Breasts for Future Use. Buttermilk Substitute.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

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JULY 23, 2013

Thanks for reading. Kitchen Economics Easy Summer Food Recipes - Breads' Make several batches and freeze in freezer bags to serve with soups during the colder months. Print recipe for Zucchini Basil Corn Muffins. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

Economical 157

Economical Freezers Ovens Baking 157

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Over the weekend, I'll be announcing a new series and link-up that starts next Wednesday, Kitchen Economics ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Save You Money in the Kitchen. Thanks for reading. There are over 400 blogs and yours truly is in there somewhere. More details to come. Have a great weekend!

Personal Finance 127

Personal Finance Economical Finance Kitchen 127

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JUNE 7, 2013

Thanks for reading. Kitchen Economics Summer Fun Guide' If you need some ideas for all of those strawberries, check out my latest post at The Happy Housewife, 40 Delicious Strawberry Recipes. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

Economical 100

Economical Kitchen Parenting Desserts 100

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MAY 27, 2013

Thanks for reading. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Snacks' If you have a recipe, leave the link or write it out in the comments. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook.

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Recipes Economical Cooking Snacks 100

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MARCH 21, 2014

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Disclosure – This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. You can read the site’s full disclosure here.

Grocery Savings 100

Grocery Savings Groceries Grocery Economical 100

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AUGUST 28, 2013

It pays to take an inventory of what is already in your kitchen before you make a grocery list. Thanks for reading. Christmas Savings Club Kitchen Economics Saving Money - During the Holidays' You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook.

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

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MARCH 16, 2015

um…no thank you. I filled my kitchen sink with equal parts water and white vinegar and soaked the pan for 30 minutes. My husband was not too happy with the smell of the kitchen. Homekeeping Kitchen Economics' But as I continued my research, I found conflicting opinions on the restoration.

Irons 100

Irons Crisco Ovens Grandmother 100

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APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. This month, I bought one package of juice boxes for the girls’ lunches and that was a treat for them and a thank-you from me for behaving so well in the grocery store. Why yes, I bribe my girls occasionally.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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APRIL 11, 2020

A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? Kids in the kitchen. Over the years, we’ve dipped into it for a variety of reasons, but never before have we (or anyone, really) been tested like this. Folks did we just enter the twilight zone?!

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The event will feature an array of top food influencers such as Nick Di Giovanni, Everything Delish, Jeremy Scheck, Black Forager, Jessica Woo, Salt Hank, Owen Han, Wishbone Kitchen, Golden Balance, Robert Lucas, Succulent Bite, The Pasta Queen, Lynja, and more. Thanks for reading! This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

Wine 100

Wine Food and Wine Miami Food 100

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AUGUST 8, 2014

Cheap and Delicious: Secrets to Saving Money in the Kitchen and Serving Delicious Meals by Oliver Springstin. Home Economics for Homeschoolers by Heather Leach. Thanks Savings Lifestyle !). Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers and Wipes Sample. The Green Home Cleaning Guide by Michelle Anderson. Free Audiobook through Audible.

Austin 51

Austin Collectibles Freebies Fridays 51

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MARCH 30, 2011

Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. Thanks for reading. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 166

Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 166

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Leave the turkey in its packaging and place breast side down in the kitchen sink and cover completely with cold water. Thanks for reading. Change the water frequently as it starts to warm. It takes about 30 minutes per pound to thaw this way. Use this online calculator to determine estimated time for thawing.

Frozen 127

Frozen Calculators Refrigerators Freezers 127

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Dads show vision every day, whether by organizing a soup kitchen or building a backyard fort with their children. From health and parenting challenges to economic and relationship stressors and more, our ability to juggle everything life throws at us, and bounce back from setbacks and failure, is constantly being tested. That’s grit.

Puerto Rico 130

Puerto Rico Work Women Kids and Family 130

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Recently, I found myself with quite a few onions in my kitchen. Thanks for reading. I was afraid of them going bad before I could use them, so I chopped them all up to store in the freezer. Yes, all six of them and not a single tear was shed. There are two sides to the onion: the root. Did you find the tutorial helpful?

Economical 147

Economical Kitchen Freezers Refrigerators 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

By using generic or store brand groceries instead of name brand, you can save 3.7 % of your food budget each month (per the Journal of Economic Perspectives article: Consumer Shopping Behavior, How Much Do Consumer’s Save ). is based on a Billshrink.com article – Dining on a budget. 91,404 Entertainment. 1440 Auto Maintenance.

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Make sure you hit the coconut and not your hand.really this isn't a dangerous kitchen skill. Thanks for reading. Take a hammer and start carefully whacking all over the center of the nut. I found it easier to hold the towel and coconut steady on a counter while I whacked. For the photo, I removed the towel. It really is easy.

Compost 127

Compost Composting Ovens Shredders 127

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Thanks for reading. Happy Planning! My mother is always in charge of the turkey and there are usually 20 - 25 people at dinner. What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

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Thanksgiving Mother's Dinner Fans 127

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Thanks for reading. Label the bag. Use the fresh basil into soups, stews and casseroles. Related articles: Freezing herbs. Walnut Basil Pesto. How do you preserve fresh basil? Let us know in the comments. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

Freezers 154

Freezers Gardening Garden Growing 154

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Thanks for reading. Apparently it's not hard for Alton Brown. And I'm sure it won't be hard for you either. Although, I would recommend a sharp knife. Check out his video on How to Carve a Turkey. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

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Video Fans Photos Games 127

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Thanks for reading. You may add 1 teaspoon corn starch or flour to thicken the dish, but it’s not necessary. If making in bulk, use 3 tablespoons per 1 pound of meat. Print recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning. Also, try my Homemade Fajita Seasoning. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

Homemade 170

Homemade Tacos Bulk Leftovers 170

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JUNE 15, 2011

I thanked the manager, the cashier and the bagger and off I went with my crazy bag of FREE flour. Thanks for reading. I assumed the cashier would just give me the $7.85, but she called her manager and the manager gave me the flour for FREE. Does you grocery store have this policy?

Home and Garden 157

Home and Garden Freezers December Groceries 157

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Thanks for reading. Broccoli Cheese Soup (11/28/2011). Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup (11/14/2011). How to Make Whipped Cream (06/21/2011). Roasted Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Olive Pizza (03/14/2011). become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

2011 127

2011 Recipes Homemade Cake 127