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MARCH 23, 2011

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. You save money and resources. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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JANUARY 9, 2012

I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Homemade Breadcrumbs. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. How to Save Money on Organic Food. Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

My mom asked me to bring my homemade applesauce that I made a few weeks ago and a cheese & cracker tray. Kitchen Economics Saving Money - During the Holidays' That would make me crawl under my bed, but she’s a complete pro at handling so many people. Please share in the comments.

Thanksgiving 124

Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Stretch your dollar even more and make homemade turkey stock that can also be stored in the freezer. Outside of the free turkey promotion, that is the best price that I have seen. If you have a freezer, roast the turkey immediately and freeze the cooked meat in 2 cup portions for future meals. I store mine in 32 oz glass jars.

Economical 149

Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

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APRIL 3, 2014

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer. Chicken & Waffles , fruit or homemade applesauce.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

After two sessions of freezer cooking, my kitchen was an absolute mess and I didn’t help matters when I decided to head to the apple orchard that same weekend so I could make 12 quarts of homemade sugar-free applesauce for the freezer. Freezer Cooking Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen slow cooker'

Freezers 205

Freezers Meals Recipes Cooking 205

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. Homemade buttermilk substitute. Homemade Taco Seasoning. Stock up and save with pre-holiday grocery sales. Make homemade bread crumbs from bread heels. Homemade window cleaner for just pennies. 31 Days to Find $1000 Kitchen Economics' Stop wasting food.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The Economical Option. Whether you will save money by buying natural beauty products is dependant on several factors, mainly brand and availability. Homemade Body Care Products Where have you been? So do your body a favor as well as the environment and try and source natural products.

Beauty 201

Beauty Health and Beauty Green Plants 201

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Apple Gingerbread Cake with Homemade Whipped Cream (10/17/2011). Today, I'm giving you my Top 10 Recipes (the most page views) of 2011. I hope you enjoy and maybe find some inspiration! Slow Cooker Asian Orange Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks (06/06/2011). Banana Oatmeal Muffins (02/21/2011). Chicken Cornbread Potpie (04/04/2011).

2011 127

2011 Recipes Homemade Cake 127

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Anytime I roast a whole chicken or turkey, or buy a rotisserie chicken I make homemade chicken stock. Read Two Ways to make Homemade Chicken Stock for my methods. Do you have any additional tips to save money on meat? Want to save even more on your grocery bill?

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Serve with a garden salad and your favorite homemade bread. On the other hand, you can save money by buying long-grain rice, but it does take longer to cook. Rice and Beans Stuffed Peppers from The Happy Housewife. Rice and Beans Stuffed Peppers make a meatless but hearty main dish. Long Grain Rice vs Instant Rice.

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Read Two Ways to Make Homemade Chicken/Turkey Stock for my methods. How do I make a turkey stock? I make turkey stock the same way I make chicken stock, either on the stove top or the slow cooker, depending on my time or my mood. Did this answer your turkey questions? What are your best turkey tips?

Thanksgiving 100

Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100