Family Balance Sheet

MAY 13, 2016

Larger packages of meat (3-5+ lbs) tend to cost less per pound than smaller packs, so I do one of two things with the larger packs: Separate and freeze raw in 1 lb portions. Or, I cook the entire larger package of meat and divide equally and freeze in 1 – 2 cup portions. Divide the meat up and store in freezer containers or bags.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Ready Made Freezer Meals. Do you have a freezer or pantry full of this past summer’s garden harvest? Garden Harvest. Are you a gardener?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

A neighbor gave me several green peppers back in September, so I chopped them all up and put them in a freezer bag. I found two packages of sausages marked down 50% off. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

Look for seasonal or holiday packaging on everyday items. Many everyday items, like paper towels, hand soap, cleaning supplies, plastic bags and containers, dish soap, etc, are packaged for the holidays to lure you into buying special products. Scour the aisles for anything with holiday packaging. Use the price scanner.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Do you have a freezer or pantry full of this past summer’s garden harvest? I found several boxes of brand new Crayola crayons and markers (bought cheap in September), two unopened boxes of Christmas stationary, unopened packages of Post-it’s, new Christmas hand towels, scented hand wash, and scented candles. Garden Harvest.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 223

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

If you’re not going to use immediately, store in your freezer and when you’re ready to use, thaw the meat in your refrigerator. Cook the meat immediately and store in your freezer until you need it. 5 packages of breakfast sausage marked down to about $1 a pack. Cook as you normally would. Use your judgement.

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JUNE 5, 2020

lb ground turkey – I bought a 2 lbs 4 oz package of 85% lean ground turkey. You can use the entire package of meat and just double the recipe (link below) or use the extra 1 lb another meal. I put mine in the freezer for spaghetti night. The 2 lb 4 oz package was $5.89. ½ for package. package was $14.61.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

Couponing 101

AUGUST 4, 2019

Preparing your own convenience food ahead of time can help you save money and eat better. Having prepared snacks with you whenever you run errands or travel can help you save money and stay satisfied. Package these portions in reusable containers and tuck them away in your freezer. So what can you do?

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Meals Snacks Budget Budgeting 55

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Leave the frozen turkey in its packaging and place in a pan. If you forget to get the turkey out of the freezer in time, you can thaw the turkey in cold water. Leave the turkey in its packaging and place breast side down in the kitchen sink and cover completely with cold water. There are two ways to thaw a frozen turkey.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

For years, I've been buying the larger packages (3+ pounds) of ground turkey and sausage, because the sale price per unit is so much better than the smaller packages. I'm not sure why it took me so long to figure out that browning ground meat and sausage in one big batch will save time in the future.

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Bulk Cooking Freezers Tacos 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. Batch cook.

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Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. Batch cook.

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Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Ingredients: 1 package of Fresh Salmon: $8.07. I pulled together a delicious dessert for the birthday boy with ingredients I had in my freezer: Blueberry Crumb Pots. Ingredients : Chicken breasts: I bought a package of 6 chicken breasts weighing 4.32 Ingredients: 1 package of Steamed Asian Seasonal Medley: $1.59.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Buying meat in bulk from Zaycon is one of my absolute favorite ways to save money on meat. Depending on the kind of meat, it may be packaged in smaller packages or you may have to divide it up yourself. I love stocking my freezer, but if you don’t have the space, you can always split a case with a friend!

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Buying meat in bulk from Zaycon is one of my absolute favorite ways to save money on meat. Depending on the kind of meat, it may be packaged in smaller packages or you may have to divide it up yourself. I love stocking my freezer, but if you don’t have the space, you can always split a case with a friend!

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Bulk 2018 Green Cars 60

Family Balance Sheet

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. Honestly the Oreos are still in my freezer.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. a pound, so when the price dips below that I’ll stock up for the freezer. For example, the price per pound is lower for a five pound package of chicken vs. a one pound. If you have freezer space, stock up. off 2 packages of name brand sausage. Patrick’s Day.

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Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

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MAY 24, 2016

I work weekly to adhere to our grocery budget, so I am always looking for ways to save money on organic food. How to Save on Organic Food. Many stores are focusing on expanding their store brand organic products and improving the quality and packaging. Buy through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).

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Organic Organization Food Saving 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. Leave the frozen turkey in its packaging and place in a pan. If you forget to get the turkey out of the freezer in time, you can thaw the turkey in cold water. This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1. Give your phone company a call and ask about better packages and lower rates. Save Money this Spring: #2. Save Money this Spring: #3.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Because I menu plan, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal. Menu planning saves me money. Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized so that you can cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes and what you have on hand. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound,

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

This may sound counterintuitive, but you actually save money when you buy in bulk. Depending on the size of your family and what people eat, you can divide packaged products (like chicken or ground meat) into portions and put them in freezer bags.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. When you factor in the amount of money and resources, especially water, that go into producing that food, that waste is a tremendous environmental drain. Another option is to invest in a chest freezer to store foods long-term.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 5, 2013

Healthy Essentials coupons will provide over $175 in savings on all your favorite products, and to celebrate, we want one of your readers to win a “Winter Skin Survival Kit,” featuring an assortment of some of the great brands you can save money on! Enter the Giveaway!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The ice pack is reusable and I put mine the freezer. When we unboxed the ingredients with our first box, we noticed that the package containing the roasted red peppers for the Chicken Lo Mein had leaked. If you frequently dine out at nicer restaurants, you could possibly save money by ordering Blue Apron.

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Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 19, 2011

When not saving money, she is usually spending it on food for her two greyhounds and two cats. Air is a main component in freezer burn. If you freeze food in freezer-safe bags, press as much air as possible out of the bag before freezing it. Package your food in smaller portions. Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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Saving Money Money Food Waste Freezers 154

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery stores cater to families, so most products come in packages large enough to feed 2 to 4 people, making things even more difficult. Quickly scan the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for things that you need to use before they go bad. Shopping weekly sales is the easiest way to save money on groceries ! Shop sales.

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Grocery Shopping Grocery Groceries Shopping 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

When I lived on my own, I developed a few tricks for eating healthy and saving money on food which worked really well. If you use fresh packaged pasta or tortellini/ravioli, boil what you need and freeze the rest. You can buy them in the bulk food section or the pre-packaged areas at the store.

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Saving Money Money Green And Frugal Lunch 201

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Happy saving money at Albertsons! . Includes: Select varieties; Slider or Freezer. - $1.00/2 Includes: Select varieties; Slider or Freezer. Packaged Meats. Includes: Storage or Freezer; Select varieties. - $1.00/2 Includes: Storage or Freezer; Select varieties. Packaged Meats. Tile Layout.

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Albertson's Pepperidge Farm Starbucks Frito lay 100

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JANUARY 30, 2016

This grocery store participates in the SavingStar cashback program , — a great website to save money on (and we are all about saving money!). Want to save some money on gas? Happy Saving money ! Ziploc Storage or Freezer Bags, 28 - 48 ct - $3.99 Packaged Meats.

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Saving Travel Rebates Bath and Body Works 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 8, 2017

Happy saving money at Shoprite! . Includes: Freezer, 10 - 15 ct; Storage, Quart, or Gallon, 15 - 20 ct. Includes: Freezer, 10 - 15 ct; Storage, Quart, or Gallon, 15 - 20 ct. 2 ShopRite Digital Coupon; Includes Upromise Rebate Savings. Packaged Meats. Shoprite Shoppers!!! Share this list via email.

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Food and Drink Fancy Feast Organic Organization 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 5, 2017

Happy saving money at Shoprite! . Pedialyte Freezer Pops, 33.6 Pedialyte Freezer Pops, 33.6 1 Nutella Hazelnut Spread or Nutella Mini Cups Package - ShopRite Digital eCoupon; Includes 13 oz or 10 ct or Larger (exp. Packaged Meats. ~ Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Remember for Meijer and other awesome deals, freebies, sweeps, and moneymakers, add us on facebook and twitter and search for #couponsdowork for everything you want to save money! This week is the Buy 8, Save 8 instantly. Includes: Sandwich 225 ct, Freezer quart 45 ct, or Freezer gallon 75 ct. Packaged Meats.

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