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WIS, WWA | Well, now I know

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.

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Can you freeze food in glass jars?

The Frugal Girl

If you’re freezing something like nuts, seeds, or flour, then of course this is not a problem; those things don’t expand much at all when they’re frozen. But if your jar contents are water-based, then they’re definitely going to expand. Do you need to use wide-mouth jars?

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Should you wash your clothes inside out?

The Frugal Girl

Why you should buy everything used WilliamB sent me this Washington Post article titled, “ Why you should buy everything used ” and ooh, I love it! (I My Buy Nothing toaster oven on my Buy Nothing table __ And lastly, a question from Liz ( Biker Liz…remember when we met her?? ) Not too much.

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Five Frugal Things | food waste prevention

The Frugal Girl

And more than that, I know they needed to be used up. ? To fix this, I submerged the jar in hot water, using a bowl to weigh it down. I think we’ll finish this before it re-crystallizes, but if it does crystallize, I can always just submerge the glass jar in water again. but for temporary purposes, this works fine.

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How to Cook Split Bone-In Chicken Breasts

Family Balance Sheet

They’re less expensive than boneless, skinless chicken breasts and won’t dry out while cooking. Depending on size, 2-4 fit nicely in my dutch oven. They cook easily and can be used immediately in recipes or freeze for future meals. Add 1-2 cups of water to the dutch oven. Looking for budget-friendly protein?

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Foolproof Butter & Lemon Flavored White Rice Recipe

Saving Everyday

What kind of rice should I use? After testing several different ways to make rice, I landed on my perfect oven-baked rice. It cooks in the OVEN, and it comes out perfect every time! If you’re worried about pesticides, buy a good quality organic brand , which is what I do. Do I have to rinse my rice?

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Cheap and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

Couponing 101

But when you’re putting together a Thanksgiving feast for your family, you might be too overwhelmed by prep work and budgeting to remember all you’re grateful for. While buying a whole turkey is usually affordable, the prep work can be time-consuming. Bonus: You can make an easy gravy using the pan drippings.