Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

Homemade chicken stock is an easy way to stretch your grocery dollar, especially when you buy your whole chicken at your buy price. My buy and stock-up price is.79/lb. Print recipe for Homemade Chicken Stock on the Stove Top Do you make your own chicken stock? When I roast a chicken, I make chicken stock in the crock pot.

Economical 209

Economical Homemade Kitchen Making 209

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

I've seen silicone mats priced at $14-$20 depending on the brand and size, but parchment paper is pricey too and your investment will eventually pay for itself. I re-use pasta sauce jars for my homemade chicken stock , or my Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce , or my homemade sugar-free applesauce and store them in my freezer.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

I compared the prices of some store products and the name brand counterparts of some items on my shopping list and found savings of 20% - 40%. Compare price per unit and if the size makes sense go for the best price per unit. I compared the price per unit of a couple different products and the sizes. for Cheerios brand.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

And even if you are not roasting a turkey on Thanksgiving for guests, take advantage of the low turkey prices right now and buy one for your family. The USDA guidelines state that “a whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F as measured with a food thermometer. It’s going to be okay!

Thanksgiving 100

Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100