Family Balance Sheet

JULY 27, 2011

Whenever I clean out my freezer, I inevitably find a few bags of bread ends that no one has bothered to finish using. I try to use the crumbs up within 6 months so that they don't become freezer burned. To make seasoned breadcrumbs , I use 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning or dried herbs per cup of bread crumbs and mix together.

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Homemade Freezers Bread Cake 133

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2013

I've been using Dawn for years to wash my dishes and also to clean our windows and mirrors (for just pennies) , but what I didn't realize was that Dawn can also be used to control dog fleas, clean soap scum in your bathroom, remove spots on your laundry, and make amazing bubbles. And that's just a few of its uses. Ant Repellent.

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Dawn Used DIY Homemade 168

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2011

I am convinced the secret to delicious homemade applesauce (or any apple dish) is to use a wide variety of apples: Ginger Gold, Stayman, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, MacIntosh, Jonagold, Granny Smith. The variety of sweet and tart apples balance each other out and little to no sugar is needed for my homemade applesauce.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

My mom asked me to bring my homemade applesauce that I made a few weeks ago and a cheese & cracker tray. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. 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.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 192

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. Make one night a week, “ raid the fridge night “ Buy/Use store brands. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas. Know Your Buy Price.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Batch Cooking and Freezing: Chicken Breasts for Future Use. Homemade Breadcrumbs. Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Buttermilk Substitute. Easy Summer Menu Planning.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2013

We also use it as a condiment for grilled fish, chicken, burgers, and just about any Mexican dish. Homemade Salsa with Canned Tomatoes at Family Balance Sheet. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Snacks' I''ve been known to polish off an entire bag of chips and a container of salsa in one sitting.I''m m that addicted. 20 Salsa Recipes.

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Recipes Economical Cooking Snacks 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

But instead of using other people’s recipes, I just searched my own repertoire and realized that I have a variety of recipes that my family loves that can easily be prepped ahead of time and stored in the freezer. I used a really large glass bowl to stabilize the bags as I was filling them. Open all of the cans.

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Freezers Meals Recipes Cooking 205

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

And you can make delicious homemade chicken stock from the bones. You’ll find specific instructions to two methods in this post, 2 Ways Make Homemade Chicken Stock: Stove Top and Slow Cooker. These meal ideas use 1-2 cup portions. Burrito Bowls – This is by far my favorite dinner to use the chicken.

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Meals Homemade Costco Equal 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. We used to wash our clothes as soon as we wore them, but they weren’t truly dirty. Use mason jar containers. Doing this allows us to fill the gas tank just 1.5

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

They are often unscented or a natural scent is used and they usually don’t contain artificial colors and fragrances. They may (and often do) contain petroleum derived ingredients and manufactured chemical components which are processed using high heat and pressure to produce the chemical reactions necessary to produce the products.

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Beauty Health and Beauty Green Plants 201

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In a changing world where the economic and financial landscapes are in flux, this happens more often than ever. Making your own homemade lotion is simple and fun. You can use utensils that you already have in your home so there are no special or fancy gadgets that you need to go out and buy. Retirement Planning by Diane Marra.

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Recipes Landscaping Economical Simple 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

Dad required me to learn to use tools and perform tasks which, at the time, were considered for boys only. I learned to change the oil, rotate the tires, use power tools, cut the grass, paint the house, work with concrete and much more. He spent hours in his homemade shop, working on inventions. Try new things.

Radios 162

Radios Real Estate Work Kids and Family 162

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? I have been using it ever since. Kids in the kitchen.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use. The most economical is to simply make a pile of the compost. The most economical is to simply make a pile of the compost. It’ll be easy to turn and use.

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Compost Composting Homeowner Insurance Bricks 127

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 3, 2013

Not just another condiment, Colman’s uses only the finest proprietary blend of brown and white mustard seeds grown locally around the Colman’s mill in Norwich, England. Jamie and I created a fun recipe using Colman’s prepared mustard. Colman’s Prepared Mustard is truly gourmet and at the ready to add smoldering heat to any dish.

Recipes 81

Recipes Salad Dressing Easter Economical 81

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2011

I pour about 32 oz of homemade chicken stock on top and cooked on low for about 6-7 hours, or until it is done. You could also use store bought chicken broth.) Place in freezer containers and store in the freezer until future use. I place all of the chicken breasts from a 3 lb package in a 6-Quart crock-pot.

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Cooking Meals Freezers Homemade 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2011

To be economical, avoid the special flours, the real butter, chocolate, nuts and other special ingredients. I do use real vanilla extract now, but for years I used the less expensive imitation extract. Use oleo instead of butter in the recipe and avoid adding nuts. These cookies have very little sugar, but do use almond.

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Baking Cookies Bread Holiday 184

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above). Serve with a garden salad and your favorite homemade bread. Zucchini Rice from Damn Delicious – This healthy dish looks so fresh and a great way to use up the zucchini that doesn’t seem to end. Fiesta Black Beans & Rice.

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Today , I try to always keep a jar of homemade sauerkraut in the refrigerator for whenever I get the craving. F o r th ose not familiar, Kumbucha is a fermented drink that uses a mother SCOBY ( symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast ) to ferment two basic ingredients. Having m y own taste for sauerkraut. and tart flavors in general.

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Kitchen Food and Drink Mother's Father 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals. Use this online calculator to determine estimated time for thawing. The liver should be discarded, but the rest of the giblets can be used to make a gravy or turkey stock. I use the neck along with the whole carcass to make a turkey stock.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Many stores mark down their meat 40%to 75% off about 1 – 2 days before the use or freeze by date. Use Smaller Portions. It is typical for recipes to call for one pound of meat, but you can often get away with using as much as half that amount. Read Two Ways to make Homemade Chicken Stock for my methods. Find Coupons.

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Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100