The Frugal Girl
AUGUST 23, 2023
Basically, they consist of people noisily arranging food/toiletries/drinks in aesthetically-pleasing storage containers or drawers, rather than storing them in the packaging they came in. I know at Whole Foods, you used to dispense bulk food into a thin plastic bag, which was clearly not meant for long-term storage. ARE YOU IMPRESSED?
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. She has always reused food containers, such as glass pickle jars or plastic cool-whip and sherbert containers, so I am not quite sure how or why I got started buying plastic food storage containers. It seemed a bit wasteful.
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Saving Everyday
DECEMBER 1, 2023
It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work. This meal is cozy and comforting.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 28, 2014
Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. Make your own laundry soap.
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week. homemade refried beans. homemade sugar-free applesauce – It’s that time of year and I made a huge batch about 3 weeks ago. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. garden salad.
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 love my Pyrex Glass Storage Containers with the blue plastic lids. Re-use glass jars instead of buying plastic storage ware. I have 4 different sizes. I learned this one from my Nanny.
Saving Everyday
MAY 27, 2024
These single-serve bowls are a great way to use up small amounts of food and leftovers. Storage This is a single-serve meal, and it’s made to be eaten entirely. You can add more sausage, cottage cheese, black beans, or edamame to increase the protein content. Multitasking is a secret weapon in the kitchen!
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