The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You can freeze food in glass jars! Which is a me problem, not a freezing-food-in-glass-jars problem. 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?

Food 199

Food Freezers Food Waste Re-use 199

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

I let it cool thoroughly, then put it in a plastic bag and stick it in the freezer. If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. In a self-defrosting freezer, though, I’d try to eat it up more quickly than that.

Grocery Spending 188

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 188

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Tuesday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. Homemade Sugar Free Applesauce – this is a constant side dish for my family and it has NO added sugar! My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste. Did you know you can save hundreds of dollars by reducing your food waste?!?! summer corn.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Utilize the Freezer. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Utilize the Freezer. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods. Inventory – I plan to take inventory of our freezer and pantry. Leftovers – Ugh. Amy from Mom’s Toolbox.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98