Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

, my private Facebook group, we are challenging ourselves to plan our meals around what we already have in the pantry and/or freezer. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week. garden salad.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Most people are in desperate need of a good old-fashioned handyman to do everything from hanging a ceiling fan to cleaning out gutters. A few of my favorites are easy beef goulash , Italian beans and rice , full-proof flavored rice , freezer breakfast sandwiches , and cabbage and sausage. We spend about $600 a month on groceries.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

If you’ve been following along, you should have a neat and tidy pantry and your refrigerator and freezer should be spick-and-span. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. Personally, cleaning out my freezer was the most enlightening.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2012

Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. I had a lot of beans and rice leftover (the chicken was devoured at dinner), so I used it as a filling for burritos the next day. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole is a hearty and versatile dish. Thanks for reading.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Utilize the Freezer. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Thaw as needed.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. This link has freezer instructions.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

I love to buy in bulk when I find a good deal – we actually found a great deal on an extra freezer years ago and I keep all my extra food there. And the freezer also comes in handy when I pick all the fresh vegetables from the garden each summer! Vacuum leftovers, perfect for when you get home and don’t want to cook.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 16, 2012

But that whole chicken in my freezer needed to be used, so instead of the oven, I reached for my crock pot. Pour into freezer containers to keep in the freezer. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Life has become very hectic lately and I found myself in search of less time consuming recipes. Thanks for reading.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

We all had seconds and we enjoyed leftovers the next day. I cooked the whole 20 oz package and used half for this recipe and then put the other half in the freezer for a future meal. It looks like I was a little stingy with the soup in this picture. This soup is DELICIOUS. This recipe was very pleasing to my 5 year old.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My husband is a huge NFL fan so we always make a big deal about the Super Bowl. This is one of my favorite slow cooker meals and it was included in my freezer cooking session last fall. Thursday: My family was not too happy, but it was “Clean out the Fridge/Leftovers” night. I’ll share the recipe next week.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

If you are an Eagles fan, like me, the season started last night! We always find ourselves with so much leftover food, that everyone has leftovers to take home. I used all of the products shown and they all passed the Shaffer leftover test. This is a perfect way to enjoy your leftovers later. The aluminum foil.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Plan uses for your leftovers. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. If you can’t afford air-conditioning, consider a ceiling or attic fan as an alternative. Make old t-shirts and dish cloths into rags to use when dusting or washing the car and etc.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Quickly scan the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for things that you need to use before they go bad. I am a fan of leftovers, so I always make enough for at least two meals. It lasts for months in the freezer! I hope this list of things I’ve learned makes your life easier! Shop sales. There is minimal to no prep.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. 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. I have 4 different sizes. Cracks me up every time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kris presents The Three Rules of Leftovers posted at Cheap Healthy Good. Melissa Batai presents 7 Ways to Use Your Freezer to Save at the Grocery Store posted at Mom’s Plans , saying, “This post gives seven ways people can use their deep freezers to help combat the rising cost of groceries.

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