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Can you freeze food in glass jars?

The Frugal Girl

You can use (and reuse) the usual metal lids and metal bands. I do know that glass does not like sudden temperature changes, so you wouldn’t want to put a frozen jar into a hot oven or something! that front yogurt jar is a wide-mouth Mason jar BUT. Do you need specific lids for freezing in glass jars?

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything.

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15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Opening the oven door to check on food too often will use up heat so limit the number of times that you do this. Also, if you keep the glass panel clean, you should be able to see what’s going on in the oven quite clearly without opening the door. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Line dry clothes.

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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Think outside the gift giving box this season; look at old unused items that may have parts that can be reused for other interesting and unique gifts. The metal on old pop-up toasters and toaster ovens can often be repurposed for small jewelry or craft projects if removed carefully with the sharp edges filed.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

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Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 17 Useful and Creative Ways to Reuse Coffee Cans Now by Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

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How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock on the Stove Top | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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It is also my preferred method during the warmer months, when I don't want to turn on the oven. JPG"> I reuse 8 or 24 oz glass jars to freeze the stock. But when you want or need stock and you don't have a lot of time, my second method is very easy. The stock can get very gelatinous and thick and that is a good thing.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 17 Useful and Creative Ways to Reuse Coffee Cans Now by Sweet Pennies From Heaven.