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Want a Month of Free Groceries? Stop Wasting Food | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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As I was flushing a very old, forgotten-about, slimy Greek salad down the disposal last week, it occurred to me that I have gotten a little lax about leftovers at our house. (I I didn't compost the salad, because it had feta cheese mixed in) We certainly eat leftovers, but by the end of last week, we were (1) lazy and (2) lazy.

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Reusing Glass Jars | Kitchen Economics

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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.

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

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But I find food products to be a different story. 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.

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. She is always sending food home in pickle jars when we visit. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I have 4 different sizes.

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Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food 28 pcs Storage Set ONLY $9.72

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Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food 28 pcs Storage Set $9.72. Only thru 11/19, you can get this Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food 28 pcs Storage Set for ONLY $9.72 Save time and space with this super convenient food storage set. Rubbermaid Food Storage 24 Piece Set is made of plastic. with FREE Store pickup at Walmart.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. And finally…Junk Food. I occasionally buy junk food. I don’t want to blow our grocery money on food that has no nutritional value, but my family enjoys it too. Lunches Included: leftovers.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Tips: Answers to the Most Common Turkey Questions

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The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. Use a food thermometer to make sure the center of the stuffing reaches a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F. Here are 20 of my favorite leftover turkey recipes. Cook the turkey immediately.