The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know we are all rather terrified of causing glass breakage…that’s a messy problem, and it also results in food waste because WHO is going to try to eat food that might have glass shards in it? I might hate food waste, but I hate chewing on glass even more.) What makes jars break in the freezer?

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Food Freezers Food Waste Re-use 201

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

Also, you can slice the bread up before freezing it; that makes it very easy to grab just a slice or two. If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!) Further questions?

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 190

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. Making your own condiments isn''t difficult! You can read the site''s full disclosure here. Restocking the Pantry by Kresha Faber.

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Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Nor is it healthy. Pay Attention to Packaging.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s your best frugal win?

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about. Knowing what’s on hand will prevent food waste and make menu planning easier. Instead, I’m going to make sure we have quick and easy meals ready to be fixed in case of some mishap.

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