Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2012

Instead of throwing them out, store them in a freezer container in the freezer. Thanks, Kathy! Daily Frugal Tip: Save Leftover Vegetables for Soup is a post from Couponing 101. Do you have a small amount of vegetables left at the end of your meal? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Leftovers Frugal Freezers Saving 65

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. 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. Go Cowboys!!

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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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. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer.

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Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

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AUGUST 28, 2015

I made two batches in preparation for back to school and I was thankful to have breakfast ready to go on this week. Monday: We ate chicken and black bean enchiladas that I had in the freezer. I really need to do more freezer cooking now that school is back in session. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer.

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Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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JANUARY 29, 2016

I had a ham hock in the freezer and I don’t always have time for this soup, but as you can see below we weren’t going anywhere. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. 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. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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APRIL 27, 2011

As I was flushing a very old, forgotten-about, slimy Greek salad down the disposal last week, it occurred to me that I have gotten a little lax about leftovers at our house. (I I didn't compost the salad, because it had feta cheese mixed in) We certainly eat leftovers, but by the end of last week, we were (1) lazy and (2) lazy.

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Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 173

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2011

I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. Maybe it was the screw on lids that attracted me and how they were so uniform and neatly fit in my freezer or cupboards. Thanks for reading. It seemed a bit wasteful. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

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Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. One for dinner and one for the freezer. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

I ate the leftovers for lunch with tortilla chips. Thursday: It was a beautiful sunny day, so I grilled some burgers that were in my freezer and made oven fries and steamed veggie as sides. Thursday: It was a beautiful sunny day, so I grilled some burgers that were in my freezer and made oven fries and steamed veggie as sides.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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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. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. 8 Freezer Meals.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

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MAY 14, 2012

Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. I had a lot of beans and rice leftover (the chicken was devoured at dinner), so I used it as a filling for burritos the next day. Thanks for reading. Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole is a hearty and versatile dish. Add the chicken back to the pan.

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Ovens Cooking Leftovers Burritos 213

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

And for that, I say thank you! Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night. Wednesday, 1/7 : Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover chicken and the stock from Monday night. I make a double batch of cornbread muffins and keep in the freezer. Friday, 1/9: Leftovers.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

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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.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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MARCH 5, 2016

Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover spaghetti, apples, oranges, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and Girl Scout cookies. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. She raced all morning and qualified for the finals in one event. The finals started at 5:30 pm. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

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APRIL 3, 2014

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. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer. Honestly the Oreos are still in my freezer.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

I love to buy in bulk when I find a good deal – we actually found a great deal on an extra freezer years ago and I keep all my extra food there. And the freezer also comes in handy when I pick all the fresh vegetables from the garden each summer! Vacuum leftovers, perfect for when you get home and don’t want to cook.

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Vacuums Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts 89

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

They were the leftovers. Step 2: leftovers. any leftovers left and/or stockpile days. if I do freeze things, I make soup or other foods and put it into the freezer. note: my aunt will make her weekly meals on Saturday’s and Sunday’s and put them in the freezer. now how do I do it? Monday-Wed= meal no.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

I had the taco meat ready to go in the freezer, so dinner was easy. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover lasagna, oranges, grapes, popcorn, yogurt sticks, and cheese sticks. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Friday: I made my monthly trip to Costco. We had a tasty week!

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Groceries Grocery Saving Money Money 100

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APRIL 16, 2012

But that whole chicken in my freezer needed to be used, so instead of the oven, I reached for my crock pot. Pour into freezer containers to keep in the freezer. Thanks for reading. Life has become very hectic lately and I found myself in search of less time consuming recipes. What are your favorite spices for chicken?

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Freezers Dinner Paper Towels Refrigerators 147

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Thanks to my Freezer Cooking Week , I have quite a few meals in my freezer right now. We also purchased a 40 lb case of chicken from Zaycon Foods so we’ll be processing all of that for the freezer this week. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently).

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Realistically, we could eat from our pantry/freezer for well OVER a month.

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

We all had seconds and we enjoyed leftovers the next day. 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. Thanks for reading. It looks like I was a little stingy with the soup in this picture. This soup is DELICIOUS. Print this recipe.

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Homemade Cooking Leftovers Recipes 159

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day. The book sells for $3.99, but right now, if you use code THANKS at checkout, you can get it for just $1.99 ! . be cooked up to 2 days ahead of time and stored in the freezer until ready to assemble and broil.). And that won’t drain your budget either.

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Holiday Main Dishes Budgeting Budget 174

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 14, 2015

Safe to use in refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. This would make keeping leftovers, making lunches, and food preparation so much easier! Thanks My Frugal Adventures !). Super-clear bases allow for convenient visibility of stored contents. Measures approximately 8-1/5 by 8-1/5 by 7-4/5 inches.

Finds 40

Finds Leftovers Frugal Lives Frugal Living 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Depending on the size of your family and what people eat, you can divide packaged products (like chicken or ground meat) into portions and put them in freezer bags. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Add a special touch to any holiday occasion with Ziploc® brand Storage Bags and Freezer Bags with Easy Open Tabs, which feature new festive snowflake and ornament designs. Available in freezer, storage, sandwich and snack varieties, they help multi-tasking mavens by containing all their seasonal items, from cookies to crafting materials.

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Glade Holiday Swap Limited Edition 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not only will you get through your food shopping trips much more quickly thanks to your strict list, you’ll also be making fewer trips in the first place. Meal planning gives you the flexibility to simply open the freezer and reach for some leftovers to dish up. 2. You’ll spend less time in the supermarket.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. I re-use pasta sauce jars for my homemade chicken stock , or my Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce , or my homemade sugar-free applesauce and store them in my freezer. Thanks for reading. I have 4 different sizes.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Lunches and snacks included leftover tacos, ham and cheese sandwiches, apples, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, tortilla chips & salsa. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. BUT I had a phone call and completely forgot about the grill and overcooked the salmon. It was thankfully still edible, but a little dry. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

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APRIL 1, 2021

You will be so thankful later. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Try freezer cooking. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. You never know when you will need this money. The dashboard light came on suddenly in my husband’s truck and there was no prior warning. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Before you go to the grocery store, take inventory of what you have in your pantry and freezer. Thanks to the Internet, we can now do a quick search of recipes you haven’t tried yet, or are super easy to make. Check Out What You Have. You can see what you need and what you already have. Search For Recipes.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

Saving Everyday

APRIL 17, 2019

To create a more balanced, rounder-flavored sauce, keep them raw and thank me later. While I wash and dry the basil, the bowl and blades of the food processor, the pine nuts, and the lemon juice go into the freezer. The Italians didn’t toast their pine nuts, and I don’t either. It gives the sauce texture.

Recipes 53

Recipes Used Green Cooking 53

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 18, 2019

To create a more balanced, rounder-flavored sauce, keep them raw and thank me later. While I wash and dry the basil, the bowl and blades of the food processor, the pine nuts, and the lemon juice go into the freezer. The Italians didn’t toast their pine nuts, and I don’t either. It gives the sauce texture.

Recipes 52

Recipes Used Green Cooking 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

You will be so thankful later. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Try freezer cooking. Try freezer cooking. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. You never know when you will need this money. Become hyper-focused on funding this account.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100