Couponing 101

JULY 21, 2012

Check out how to do Freezer Pop Painting ! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Freezer Pop Painting is a post from Couponing 101. Here’s another fun and frugal children’s craft idea for the Summer time! What a cool idea! Please send me an email !

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Place in freezer bags or containers and freeze. If you slightly over-dosed on turkey this year and the last thing you want to do is make dinner with the leftovers, simply chop up the cooked turkey and divide into 2-3 cup portions. When ready to use, just thaw in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Once frozen, store them in freezer bags. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe + Freezer Tip! The post Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe + Freezer Tip! Frozen bananas give smoothies a wonderful, creamy consistency. For quick and easy smoothies, freeze cubed bananas on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Author: www.savingeveryday.net.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

With a Few Simple Ingredients, these Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are Perfect for Quick and Easy Meals Throughout the Week! My Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are the perfect solution! What you need for make-ahead freezer breakfast sandwiches: Large eggs. Gallon-size freezer bags. Half-and-half or milk.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

Today is Day 10 and your assignment: Plan a Freezer Cooking Session. What is a Freezer Cooking Session? Freezer cooking is wildly popular right now and it involves prepping meals to be stored in the freezer. I bit the bullet and had my very first freezer cooking session a few years ago. Still not convinced?

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For the Mommas

MARCH 24, 2020

Things You Can Freeze & More Great Tips! Here are some great tips on what you can and can’t freeze. Flour – you can use it directly from the freezer. Continue reading Things You Can Freeze & More Great Tips! Foods you can freeze : Cooked pasta. Cooked rice. Grated cheese. Bananas, peeled.

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Food and Wine Food Waste Cooking Wine 81

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Then keep reading my top tips for shopping the after-holiday clearance sales and you’ll save big on everyday items. Tips on After-Holiday Clearance Shopping: 1. I don’t care if there’s a snowflake or a pumpkin on the freezer bags, I just want the freezer bags at cheap prices.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Here are some tips for minimising your food wastage so that you’re not literally throwing money in the bin. Be sure to have a look in the fridge, freezer and cupboards so that you’re not buying things that you’ve already got. Tips for Wasting Less Food is a post from: Prairie EcoThrifter.com. Related posts: Frugal Food Tips.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

These easy tips can help you simplify your weeknight dinners to make them easier and less stressful. You can prepare meals a day or two ahead and keep them in the refrigerator, or prepare them whenever you have time and store them in your freezer until you need them. Plan Ahead. Suddenly, it’s time for dinner.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

My friend Erin from 5dollardinners.com has created an awesome time-saving meal plan where you can make 20 Gluten-Free Freezer Crock-Pot Meals from Costco for only $150 ! She had several great time-saving tips in the videos too. I’m so excited to have an entire mont’s worth of weeknight dinners in my freezer, ready to go!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Costco Freezers Meals 111

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. Produce Tips. Organizing Tips. Utilize your freezer. Shop your freezer/pantry.

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Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

Check out these 5 Simple Tips to Avoid Overbuying at the Grocery Store. Don’t Fear Your Freezer. These quick tips are an easy way to waste less and save more! The post 4 Quick Tips to Cut Down on Food Waste appeared first on Couponing 101. Avoid Kitchen Clutter. Leftovers make great meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

Another alternative is to take a day to make several freezer meals so you simply have to take the meal from the freezer to thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat it in the evening. What’s your best tip for reducing stress at home? Even better, put everything you need in the crock pot the night before.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Money Tips' Limiting the Financial Damage of a Data Breach Four Crazy Credit Card Scams Answering Your Top Credit Questions Is Your Smartphone Putting You at Financial Risk? How Can I Be Eco-Friendly With a Credit Card?

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I was thinking today, about the quick money saving tips that I do every so often and I wanted to share with you. Hair cuts are $15 bucks where I am and then you factor in the tip, it is too much money for a kids hair cut.Sometimes I get coupons to save a few dollars but once again, factor in the tip… I rather save that money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

When I do plan our meals, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal and I’m not stressed over the inevitable question around 4 o’clock in the afternoon, “mommy, what’s for dinner?” 11 Simple Tips for Easier Meal Planning: 1. Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 6, 2012

Check out this great frugal tip from reader Somari: “When a recipe calls for a portion of peppers, onion, scallions, or ginger I cut up the entire vegetable and portion out the rest in separate freezer bags. The next time I need these veggies for a meal, I can grab them from the freezer and I’m ready to go!”

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

Healthy Lunchbox tips from a Nutritionist. I have turkey & black bean taco meat in my freezer, so I’m going to try this recipe. The post Healthy Lunchbox Tips from a Nutritionist appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. so add some variety and make lunch interesting with these ideas. cheese quesadillas.

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2012

Check out this awesome frugal tip that Melissa sent in: “My son LOVES Gerber’s yogurt melts, but they are pretty expensive (around $3 for a small 1-oz bag) and when I read the ingredients, I was shocked to see the second ingredient is sugar. ” What a fantastic tip! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

This list is a massive round-up of the best tips that I have shared over the years. 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. Utilize the Freezer. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Thaw as needed.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

Just make sure you have enough freezer space and storage bags for it. Some tips for portioning and freezing meat: Portion them into sizes that you will be able to use all at once — avoid thawing and refreezing meat. Use reusable freezer-safe bags that are better for the environment and your wallet.

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Discount Coder UK

AUGUST 20, 2013

Here’s the latest in our series of miniature money saving tips, 2o more ways to save cash. defrost your freezer if it’s iced up and you’ll use less electricity if you want posh stuff, visit charity shops in posh areas go shopping with a plan… and stick to. Discounts & Tips money saving tips save cash'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

I usually have the stuff for nachos, BLTs, or even just a frozen pizza in the freezer. There are many ways to stop eating out but these are the four tips that I find the most helpful as I extend my eating out challenge. This way, if I’m not up to making something elaborate, I can just quickly throw the easy food in the oven.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 10, 2012

This is very similar to the veggie prep frugal tip from a couple of days ago, but I found this on Pinterest and thought it was great! You can then pull the bottle out of the freezer whenever you need green onions or herbs for a recipe. You can get more specific details and tips over here. Freeze them in plastic water bottles !

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. I try to have some treats in the freezer to enjoy at home. What tips can you add to help save money when eating out? Check your favorite restaurants’ websites.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

The plastic is thick (like freezer bags) and has a good quality zip seal. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Reuse Shredded Cheese Bags is a post from Couponing 101. You can rinse them out and reuse them to store or freeze other foods! Why buy new when you don’t have to? Thanks, Shirley!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2012

Instead of throwing them out, store them in a freezer container in the freezer. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? 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? Thanks, Kathy!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

One strategy I used to make dinner time more bearable was to begin making freezer meals. For instance, food.com has over 700 freezer meal recipes. OnceAMonthMom.com has freezer meals posted every month, and you can look through the archives. You should have freezer bags and several large pots. What Tools Do You Need?

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 2, 2012

Check out this frugal tip from reader Cynthia: “I buy bone in chicken breasts (usually for 89¢/pound) and put about 20 pounds in a roaster before I go to bed. ” Check out other recent frugal tips on preparing and cooking meat: Buying Meat In Bulk. .” A Freezer-Friendly Chicken Recipe. Thanks, Cynthia!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you forget to get the turkey out of the freezer in time, you can thaw the turkey in cold water. And if you’re a little tired of leftover turkey, simply chop the turkey and store in 2 cup portions in the freezer for future use.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

After my family of 4 each had a brownie, I put the rest in a freezer bag and popped them in the freezer. And guess what, a week later, they are still in the freezer. He likes the crunchy sides and I don't want to feel like I'm going to break a tooth, so I compromised with 35 minutes.

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Couponing 101

MAY 28, 2012

Reader Adrienne sent in the following great frugal tip: “When I feel like I don’t have time to coupon, I still save money by buying meat in bulk, especially ground beef. My husband slices them into 1-lb sections and we put them in freezer bags and store them. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Because I menu plan, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal. Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized so that you can cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes and what you have on hand. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip.

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Discount Coder UK

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Either way here’s 25 more completely random money saving tips to help you get where you want to be. use everything in your cupboards, freezer. Or because you like to live a greener, simpler, less spending-obsessed life? read more.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 7, 2012

It is a little time consuming if you’ve never tried it before, but follow this really great tutorial to learn how to easily make recipe-ready beans for the fridge or freezer! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Use Dry Beans Instead Of Canned is a post from Couponing 101. Photo Credit.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Stick the cookie sheet into the freezer and flash freeze for about 30 minutes. After flash freezing, stick the dough balls in a freezer bag and store in your freezer. After I prepare the batter, I scoop out the dough with an ice cream scoop and place on a cookie sheet.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

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. I have 8 freezer recipes that we like, but I need to add more so we don’t get bored. Monday: Turkey Veggie Sloppy Joes – made a double batch to put in the freezer.

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