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MARCH 16, 2011

We supplement with produce we grow ourselves and I rarely need to buy produce at the grocery store during those months. Consider your grocery store's private label organic brand. Just like non-organic food items, I always try the store brand to see if I/we like it. vs. store brand 32 oz organic yogurt $2.53.

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APRIL 27, 2011

Raw vegetables like carrots, peppers, onions and parsley can be shredded or chopped and bagged and stored in the freezer for future dishes. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Cooked chicken and veggies can be frozen and used in soups or casseroles at a later date.

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MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. Use plastic store bags for trash bags.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I found myself in that situation one Monday after my plans to head to the grocery store were disrupted by a sick child. The dinner came together quickly even though I never made it to the grocery store. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. I had to regroup and figure out what we were going to eat for dinner that night.

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Economical Kitchen Meals Dinner 127

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MARCH 9, 2011

And stores like CVS and Rite Aid make it very easy for all types of shoppers to buy these products for pennies or FREE. But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Raw vegetables like carrots, peppers, onions and parsley can be shredded or chopped and bagged and stored in the freezer for future dishes.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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MARCH 2, 2011

The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. With less trips to the store and a pre-planned list, I am hopefully limiting any impulse and redundant purchases. Menu planning saves me time. Thanks for reading.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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JANUARY 18, 2012

My coffee is stored right by the machine and all of my baking supplies are stored right above the counter where I use my mixer. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Where do you use each category? All of my spices and herbs are in a cupboard next to my stove. All of the cooking oils and vinegars are above my stove.

Economical 113

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

We ran out around March this past year and had to settle for store bought and it just isn't the same. When I went to buy a jar at Wegman's last March, I was amazed to find high fructose corn syrup in their store brand version. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. I guess they don't know the secret. Thanks for reading.

Economical 138

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

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JULY 23, 2013

I make several batches to store in the freezer for the colder months when soups are a menu staple. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Kitchen Economics Easy Summer Food Recipes - Breads' My inspiration was a similar recipe that I found years ago on the popular blog, Get Rich Slowly. Zucchini Basil Corn Muffins.

Economical 157

Economical Freezers Ovens Baking 157

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JUNE 7, 2013

The other 48 weeks a year, we''re stuck with the over-sized berries with little flavor that the grocery stores carry year round. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Kitchen Economics Summer Fun Guide' We wait all year for this short window of time to eat local sweet strawberries. become a Twitter follower.

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MARCH 6, 2013

And bonus, these new uses will also cost much less than the store bought version. I did go searching for the non-concentrated version and the only store that carried it was Walmart. Are you an Original Blue Dawn fan? become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. And that's just a few of its uses. What have you used it for?

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Dawn Used DIY Homemade 168

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

What I didn't have a hankering for was to drive to the grocery store for one item. Try this recipe and once you have perfected it to your family's taste, make it in bulk and store in a container. Store bought taco seasoning isn't too outrageously priced at.50 become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. 1 teaspoon cumin.

Homemade 170

Homemade Tacos Bulk Leftovers 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist. And vice versa!)

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

My goal is to plan February's menu around what is currently in my pantry and freezer and fill in any needs at the store, but reduce my overall monthly grocery expenses. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. In an effort to find some extra money to fund our Christmas Savings Account , I'm doing a pantry challenge in February.

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JUNE 15, 2011

I learned a very valuable lesson at the grocery store yesterday. But where was I going to store 25 lbs of flour? I stored the 5 lb sacks that I bought in December in the freezer and that worked out well, but I would need some kind of container for this 25 lb bag to keep it in the freezer. Does you grocery store have this policy?

Home and Garden 157

Home and Garden Freezers December Groceries 157

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JUNE 22, 2011

lb, but I doubt I'll see that price again, it was during a store's Grand Re-Opening. You could also use store bought chicken broth.) Place in freezer containers and store in the freezer until future use. I stock up on chicken breasts when the large 3 lb packages are on sale. is my buy and stock up price. Thanks for reading.

Cooking 157

Cooking Meals Freezers Homemade 157

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MAY 4, 2011

I gasped, right in the middle of the grocery store, "High Fructose Corn Syrup.in Normally I don't shop at more than one store per week, but I checked out the bread/bakery outlet near my daughter's school and I was very pleased. less than my grocery store. For many years, we have eaten 100% whole wheat bread. That is about $2.50

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Bread Expiration Date Saving Clothes 127

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JULY 27, 2011

Put the crumbs in a freezer container and then store the crumbs in the freezer. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook become a Twitter follower. Do you make homemade breadcrumbs? Thanks for reading.

Homemade 133

Homemade Freezers Bread Cake 133

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Divide up and store in freezer containers or bags. Stretch your dollar and store in 1 1/2 cup portions, but approximately, 2 cups of cooked meat will equal 1 pound of uncooked meat. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Once the meat is cooked through (no pink), you can drain any fat if you'd like and then allow to cool.

Bulk 100

Bulk Cooking Freezers Tacos 100

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MARCH 30, 2011

I record the item, price, unit size, price per unit and I might make a note about the store if it is unusual to where I normally shop, like the bread outlet. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Do you have 'buy' prices for your groceries so you know when to stock up?

Economical 166

Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 166

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MARCH 14, 2011

Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Here’s how…&#.

Frugal 150

Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Ice was chopped from the pond and stored as long as it would last. It has just never been economically justifiable. What if our water supply is poisoned or cut off; our electrical grid goes down hard for a long time; our transportation system gets interrupted and food can’t get to the stores. Wood was there for the taking.

Canning 100

Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

I was afraid of them going bad before I could use them, so I chopped them all up to store in the freezer. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Recently, I found myself with quite a few onions in my kitchen. Yes, all six of them and not a single tear was shed. There are two sides to the onion: the root. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 147

Economical Kitchen Freezers Refrigerators 147

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JULY 10, 2013

Once cooled, store in the refrigerator. This recipe stores well in an 8 oz jelly jar. Store in the refrigerator. This recipe stores well in an 8 oz jelly jar. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Sauces Recipes - Beverages' 1/2 cup water. 1/2 cup water. Thanks for reading.

Simple 133

Simple Making Economical Steep 133

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Action Step #1: After putting away items from the grocery store, put the receipt right on the fridge. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Jessica says, “We use it to figure out what we should be eating for the week. I also try to spend a set amount on groceries.”. Thanks for reading. become a Twitter follower.

Mom 138

Mom Food Money Saving 138