Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 6, 2013

Want to serve something new for your next meal or get-together? Cook’s proudly offers a variety of full-size hams for gatherings, and our new Everyday Cuts (such as Ham Medallions and Ham Chops) are perfect for weeknight family dinners or a quick and easy meal for just you or the kids. Enter the Giveaway!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Now that my family is settling into a routine, it’s much easier to plan our meals. We always eat better when we have a meal plan. A meal plan helps us better focus our shopping efforts to avoid impulse spending, and we are able to make sure that we have time to prepare our healthier meals.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals. The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. I’ve put together a list of menu ideas for you here: What do I do with all of the turkey leftovers?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 21, 2015

I love using my slow cooker all times of year, but especially in the summer because I can make a meal for my family without heating up the kitchen. I just made this Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce last week and it is perfect to feed my family with leftovers for another meal.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Phoenix Leftovers Meals 40

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Thanks to my Freezer Cooking Week , I have quite a few meals in my freezer right now. I will be planning to eat one or two per week and will be continuing to swap one meal per week with friends. 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.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Menu Planning Basics. Start With The Family.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

Converting our lawn to an eco lawn with a 3 year seeding process. Cook from scratch every meal and freeze leftovers. Participate in a CSA for extra produce that we don’t grow. Compost our leaves and grass. Use compostable garbage bags. Lifestyle changes we’ve made : Eat a vegetarian and primarily vegan diet.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Boxed, processed food coupons are very easy to find, but I try to limit those foods in our diet, so I really have a hard time finding coupons for food that we do eat. Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! As the cooking process goes on it will produce it’s own juices. You can serve the chicken as a main course for dinner, or you can stretch the meat and incorporate it into several meals like casseroles or soups. cold water.

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Homemade Recipes Leftovers Frugal 101

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! However, there are ways to put a good meal on the table without relying on restaurants for saving your sanity. Related Reading: Make meal planning a priority. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this post, we’ll teach you everything you need to prepare delicious and affordable meals for one! I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. Pour some wine, play some music, and enjoy the process! Don’t overcomplicate it.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

According to a recent NSF germ study , the kitchen is the germiest place in most homes, especially the kitchen sponge and sink area — items that are typically used in multiple stages of the cooking and cleaning process. When storing leftovers. Refrigerate leftovers before serving dessert. Once cooled, cover the leftovers.

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Food Holiday Leftovers Refrigerators 51

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Holiday meals, though delicious and indulgent, can often be lacking in nutrition and high in calories (3,000 – 4,500 calories depending on portion size and ingredients!) But this winter, you can up the nutritional anti of your meals and boost health and wellness with wheat germ. Turkey Pot Pie with Wheat Germ Crust. 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past few months I’ve really begun to weed out all processed foods and focus on whole, traditional foods. I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste! Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge. We eat less, feel better, and have rarely been sick.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Koupon Karen

JANUARY 26, 2024

The challenge of finding time for meal preparation amidst busy schedules can be daunting, yet the benefits of consuming home-cooked meals—ranging from eating healthier to saving money—cannot be overstated. Plan Your Meals in Advance The cornerstone of efficient home cooking is meal planning.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We requested a KitchenAid attachment one year as a gift and it makes this process SO much easier. My son has a job at a local pizza place and he gets a free meal after every shift. It makes the process of making the smoothies faster in the morning and I don’t have to pull out multiple ingredients each time.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 167

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. Plan your meals for the week around those items. Before you make your grocery list and meal plan for the week, look at what’s on sale where you regularly shop. Shop sales.

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Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

This has taken longer than the year we were engaged; it’s a lifelong process to become frugal after being raised to be not-frugal!) And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I do want to try growing things in pots, though–like tomatoes and herbs. How has reading the Frugal Girl changed you?

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Shop your pantry, refrigerator and freezer as you compose your menu and plan your meals around what you already have in the kitchen. Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Experiment with one new recipe a week, or a month.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

With patent-pending SmartPRESERVE™ Technology, this system eliminates the need for stovetop monitoring, effectively simplifying the home canning process for jams, jellies, pickles, fruits, salsas, tomatoes and sauces. One of the least processed teas, white tea is recognized for its exceptional antioxidant properties.

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