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JANUARY 12, 2015

I’ve been making homemade chicken stock for years. Stir well and allow to cool down completely. Stir well and place in freezer containers. The stock should last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. Press juices out of veggies and herbs. Discard bones, veggies, herbs. Picture below.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Homemade Whole Wheat Pop Tarts. If your kids are like mine, they probably like Pop Tarts – but I’m not as crazy about extra chemicals, etc they get when they eat them.These homemade pop tarts contain no partially hydrogenated oil, and depending on your fillings- no high fructose corn syrup. Homemade Whole Wheat Pop Tarts.

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Pop Tarts Homemade Recipes Freezers 97

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Homemade Yogurt Drink for School Lunches. They really are simple to make and freeze well! You can make ½ dozen or so and pop em’ in the freezer, put a piece of masking tape on the top with the flavor, or leave it to chance. Homemade Yogurt Drink. Homemade Yogurt Drink for School Lunches. All rights reserved.

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School Lunch Homemade Lunch Lunches 104

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APRIL 6, 2011

Homemade chicken stock is an easy way to stretch your grocery dollar, especially when you buy your whole chicken at your buy price. Stir well and place in freezer containers. Will last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. My buy and stock-up price is.79/lb. Do not be alarmed.

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Economical Homemade Kitchen Making 209

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AUGUST 21, 2013

Healthier Breakfast Option: Homemade Cereal Bars. These homemade cereal bars are perfect to make ahead and then have them ready for those busy mornings. Check out the recipe below for homemade cereal bars, which are easy to freeze and get out when you need them! Healthier Breakfast Option: Homemade Cereal Bars.

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Homemade Breakfast Cereal Press 105

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JANUARY 31, 2020

We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick up and I’m finding it’s well worth it. We ate one batch that week and the other is in my freezer ready to go. I simmered for hours and had more homemade chicken stock. I like to keep homemade stock in the freezer.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

To make life a little easier this week, I made double batches of dinners, as you’ll see below and that worked well. I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. But I am looking for new slow cooker, instant pot, and freezer recipes. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. my private Facebook group, we are challenging ourselves to plan our meals around what we already have in the pantry and/or freezer. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. homemade refried beans. Wednesday: Spaghetti Night!

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JANUARY 16, 2015

This Week’s Dinner: Saturday: Both of my kids were not feeling well and not very hungry, so thankfully we had enough leftovers from the previous week. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. I made it about a month ago and we didn’t finish the leftovers, so I stored in the freezer.

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

All is well in my kitchen again. This Week’s Dinners: Monday: Pasta e Fagoili soup and cheap, yet tasty homemade garlic bread. Thursday: Homemade Clam Chowder and cheap, yet tasty garlic bread. Friday: Tonight, I’m making homemade pizza with apple slices on the side. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Thaw as needed.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. I found some taco meat in the freezer and mixed in a can of black beans. Tuesday: Cheesy chicken, rice and broccoli casserole , homemade applesauce. I also made homemade chicken stock with the bones. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Taco boats. We love Ortega Flat bottom taco shells.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

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. One of my kids was not feeling well, so we stuck around our home and hubby and I got a lot of housework done. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce.

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APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. We were all well fed and quite happy. A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

I tend to focus on certain brands that I really like and that fit me well. Three new pairs of shoes seems excessive, but I will get a lot of wear out of them and the price was well within my budget. I made homemade applesauce when the orchard was having an end of season sale. DSW might be my new favorite place to find shoes!

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Monday: Cajun Red Beans & Rice , garden salad, homemade sugar-free applesauce. We ate it twice and we still have leftovers, so I’m going to put that in the freezer. Hopefully it freezes well. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , garden salad. Wednesday : Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup at The Recipe Critic. We liked this soup.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. I browned both packs at once and added 3 cans of black beans, water, and my homemade taco seasoning. I filled 4 (32 oz) containers for the freezer. Tuesday: Using leftover turkey, I made Turkey Noodle Soup and served with a salad and homemade sugar-free applesauce.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

It is such a time saver to make them ahead of time and I love that you can just put them in the freezer until you are ready to pack lunches. You will want to invest in the Sandwich Cutter and Sealer , but it is well worth it since you’ll be saving yourself time in the mornings by making these ahead and money by making them yourself.

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Cat Recipes Homemade Pop Tarts 63

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MARCH 22, 2016

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. Utilize the Freezer. 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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OCTOBER 30, 2017

You can use immediately or refrigerate for a day and then pour into freezer container(s). Finished homemade chicken stock in the Instant Pot. Stir well and place in freezer containers. The stock should last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. Allow to cool and then strain into a bowl.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

I cooked the whole 20 oz package and used half for this recipe and then put the other half in the freezer for a future meal. 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup water 16 - 24 oz homemade chicken stock , or store-bought. Goes well with a salad, homemade applesauce and homemade bread. Top with remainder of cheese to serve.

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Homemade Cooking Leftovers Recipes 159

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MARCH 30, 2014

March’s assignment was to create 2-3 emergency back up meal ideas that store well in the freezer or pantry. Spaghetti made with pre-cooked sausage and my homemade roasted vegetable sauce. I keep both in the freezer. Every month, there will also be action steps due by the next meeting. How Did We Do in March.

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. I’ll share a little more about my freezer meals later on this week. Lasagna (from the Freezer Meal Swap ) , Salad, Garlic Bread.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

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JUNE 27, 2011

The pesto would also go well with a round of homemade artisan bread. Add cheese and pulse a few times to mix well. If you want to freeze the pesto for future use, omit the cheese and place in freezer container. It takes a lot of basil leaves to pack into 2 cups. It was a wonderful summertime meal.

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Plants Bread Gardening Garden 157

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JANUARY 8, 2016

It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. I put sliced red pepper and red onion, split chicken breasts, homemade fajita seasoning , juice from a lime in a slow cooker and cooked on low for 6 hours. Shred the chicken breast and put back in the slow cooker and mix well with the peppers and onions.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family. turkey burgers, french fries, homemade sugar-free applesauce , steamed veg. I chopped them up and put them in a freezer bag. They LOVE it. Very tasty!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

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JUNE 23, 2011

For my menu planning, I start by scouring my freezer, fridge, and pantry to see what I have on-hand already. I had planned some yummy dinners, but as the week progressed, and the crazy life that we live happened, we didn't end up eating much homemade prepared meals. Well, with my loss of memory, here's our new menu plan for this week.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I had those things on hand and you might as well. Mix well to cover all of the sprouts. I pulled together a delicious dessert for the birthday boy with ingredients I had in my freezer: Blueberry Crumb Pots. Related Links for Tonight’s Dinner: My Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce recipe. For example, I paid $1.39

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2019

capacity is the perfect size for homemade baby food , meal prepping, or even storing small craft supplies. Here are some of my favorite ways to use these containers: Homemade baby food. Check out my recent post of homemade baby food recipes to get your started! You can get 20 round containers for $6.00 (reg. Snacks for the kids.

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Storage Food Homemade School Lunch 58

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AUGUST 9, 2017

She explained how important protein and a well-rounded lunch is for everyone, including growing and active children. Giant is committed to providing health and wellness resources to help their customers eat well, and they have eight in-store nutritionists in stores across PA. I highly recommend this service. cheese quesadillas.

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Lunch Lunches Kids and Family Daughter 100

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Well, they can always get chopped up and go it the freezer bag for smoothies (me and my freezer bags, i know!). Or they can become a great homemade applesauce instead. So we love fruit in our house and inevitably, there are always a few bruised apples in the fruit drawer and a some browning bananas on the counter.

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Recipes Simple Martha Stewart Freezers 124

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Make sure you have room in your refrigerator or freezer for your cookie sheet. Add flour mixture to wet mixture and beat until well blended (mixture will be kind of dry). Place cookie sheet into the freezer or refrigerator to keep kisses from melting. Make sure you have room in your refrigerator or freezer for your cookie sheet.

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Cookies Recipes DIY Freezers 111

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. I had those things on hand and you might as well. Use the leftover cream to make Homemade Whipped Cream to top your favorite dessert. ALDI has several options of organic and non-organic.

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

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JULY 29, 2013

Plus, this is another Freezer-Ready meal that I can make ahead, making busy mornings easier. How to Make a Homemade Pizza Lunchable. For multiple serving freezer lunches I like to use a container like this one. Homemade Pizza Lunchable. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Prep time: 20 mins. Cook time: 8 mins.

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Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

Couponing 101

APRIL 15, 2019

77/lb so I bought enough for jam and filling the freezer. There is no sugar/low sugar pectin available on the market as well. Other posts in this series: Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1: Introduction to Canning. Ball Classic Pectin 1 ½ Tbsp = 4 ½ tsp 1 ½ Tbsp = 4 ½ tsp.

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Canning Simple Homemade Recipes 81

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 6, 2013

They freeze well (which is something I love) – if you are inclined make a double batch, put them in freezer on baking sheet to freeze first, then move to a freezer bag, don’t forget to label with a sharpie. In second bowl whisk egg and milk well. Homemade Tarter Sauce. Just mix well and serve.

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Lunch Lunches Freezers Bread 65