Could you use some extra storage space in your kitchen? You're not alone! Here are 10 creative tips to find more room in your kitchen. Try as many as you like and enjoy the extra space! Wall Baskets for Produce 1. Use shelf organizers wherever you can. These are usually metal racks covered in white rubbery plastic. You … [Read more...]
Streamline Prep for Lunches and After-School Snacks
I'm reposting this for the back-to-school season. This woman has a pretty good system for making lunches and snacks for the week. She says it takes her 1 hour total to set up everything for a week, and she's able to make lunches for about $1 each. That's pretty good savings over a school bought lunch.She does buy snack crackers, etc. in … [Read more...]
Fight Inflation: Stop Food Waste!
With inflation rearing its ugly head, especially in food prices, it's time to remember that food going down the drain is money going down the drain. We love fresh vegetables, but often buy frozen. That way we don't have to worry about waste & it's convenient. They make a great quick stir fry as well. We buy fresh veggies and fruit when we know … [Read more...]
Beat Inflation with these 7 Foods
These seven foods can last quite a few years if stored properly. With prices going up, it could help your budget to stock up on these soon.The foods: canned fruits and vegetables (store ones you use), canned beans or dried beans, dried fruit, wheat and/or flour.I usually buy a large bag of regular flour at Sam's Club about once a year. I … [Read more...]
From the Archives: Those Valuable Popcorn Tins
I'm resurrecting this post from the archives since you are likely to find popcorn in the tins leftover from Christmas now. They make terrific airtight storage containers for very little money.The big metal containers that popcorn comes in, often around the holidays, are great for storing rice. The tins are decorated to go with the current holiday, … [Read more...]
15 Clever Storage Solutions for Under $10
I guess we all need storage because we have too much stuff. Other than giving it away or selling it, we have to put it somewhere. Storage sheds are growing in popularity because the garage & attic are already full! lolI admire people who get rid of one thing for every item they bring into the house. I'm not there yet. Here are some tricks for … [Read more...]
Roast Your Own Chipotles
Chipotle peppers are just jalapeno peppers that have been smoked. You can smoke them with this fire pit method. Be sure to wear gloves when cutting/handling the peppers as they can make your hands burn, especially if you are handling a lot of them.This is an old way to preserving peppers. Follow the directions carefully for best results.Click title … [Read more...]