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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. It seemed a bit wasteful.

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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." Utilize your freezer. Shop your freezer/pantry.

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

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Stir well and place in freezer containers. Will last about one week in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. JPG"> I reuse 8 or 24 oz glass jars to freeze the stock. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Do not be alarmed. xEzSo/s1600/100_0194-1.JPG">

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Reduce Your Grocery Spending Without Sacrificing Quality | 31 Days to Find $1000

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Utilize your freezer. Have an emergency back up meal in freezer or pantry at all times. Shop your freezer/pantry. Create vegetable freezer bags for making chicken/turkey stock. Reuse glass jars. 31 Days to Find $1000 Kitchen Economics' My grocery list/menu clip board. Plan your weekly menu. Produce Tips.