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Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Paper products, such as toilet paper and diapers are easy for me to use coupons too. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Cooked chicken and veggies can be frozen and used in soups or casseroles at a later date. Freeze for later use. Thanks for reading.

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Revitalize Dried Out Baby Carrots | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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I put the shredded carrots in a freezer bag and in the freezer for future use. If I don't think we will use the peppers before they go bad, I'll clean them, chop them up and put them in a freezer bag for future soups and casseroles. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen.

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35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips | Kitchen Economics

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A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." Buy/Use store brands. Let us know in the comments.

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Organizing Spices | Kitchen Economics

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go in one basket; then my most commonly used savory spices - garlic & onion powder, cayenne, paprika, thyme, basil, etc.; then my commonly used sweet spices go in the last basket - cinnamon, vanilla extract, allspice, cloves, etc. Let us know in the comments. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Thanks for reading.

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How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock on the Stove Top | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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When chicken has cooled down enough to handle, remove meat and use as desired. Stock can be used immediately, or once stock has cooled completely, place in the refrigerator overnight. Let us know in the comments. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen.

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Shopping Your Freezer and Pantry | Kitchen Economics

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I found a few things in my freezer that really need to be used up before freezer burn sets in, so my menu this week will be determined by my quick inventory. I also realized that I have plenty of food to get us through the week without a major trip to the store. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. What did you find?

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Reusing Glass Jars | Kitchen Economics

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Several years ago, it struck me that I was using plastic food storage containers (with screw on lids) that I bought at the grocery store to store my homemade freezer food and at the same time I was throwing perfectly usable glass food jars in the recycle bin. They can be used for storing anything and not just in the kitchen.

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