We all want to make sure our leftovers get used up, instead of thrown away after being buried in the refrigerator for weeks! Wet erase markers are a great way to keep all the leftovers in your refrigerator labeled and dated.

 
How to Keep Lettuce Longer
Food storage questions are common, especially since certain foods are difficult to keep fresh.  We frequently receive similar questions and concerns from homemakers about the same subject: how do you keep lettuce fresh?, how to keep lettuce longer, how to keep lettuce from turning brown, and how to keep your green [...]

Pantry stockpiles are the best- especially when they’re filled with free and nearly-free food.  I have to admit I get a strange happiness out of being resourceful, and watching my grocery bill dwindle as I fill up the pantry makes me ecstatic.  However – this month I spent only $20 on groceries for an ENTIRE [...]

Buying ice cream in large containers or tubs can be an economical alternative to buying small containers at your regular grocery store.

Kitchen Tip: How to Store Marshmallows

Have you ever taken a bag of marshmallows out of your pantry or cabinet, only to find they were like little hard rocks?  Do you wonder what is the right way to store marshmallows so they don’t get hard? You’re not the only one!  While marshmallows aren’t food items most [...]

Kitchen Tip: Freeze Extras in Ice Cube Trays
At times, we may throw things away because there is only a small amount left. Now, you can make use of small amounts of leftovers by freezing them for later use. Just use your ice cube tray!
Opening a can of enchilada sauce but only need a few tablespoons? [...]

Kitchen Tip: Date Your Pantry Items with Marker
Stocking up at sales can be an inexpensive way to fill your pantry and cut your grocery bill over the long-term! However, the more of something you have, the harder it is to keep track of. How can you make sure you know which are the oldest items [...]

In my never-ending quest to drive down our grocery costs, my husband and I delved into buying dry staples in bulk. Many staples (rice, beans, barley, flour, and other grains) can be purchased in large quantities for prices that are fractional compared to grocery store prices.
Use the Top 8 Frugal Cooking Ingredients to identify [...]

My husband and I were interested in buying food staples in bulk to save money on our grocery bill. We jumped in enthusiastically, but not educated about bulk foods. Our first acquisition: a 50 pound bag of rice. Price: $15! Great deal! However, we worried about how to store the rice. So many questions came [...]

Milk Jug Uses In My Kitchen Right Now!
It’s milk jug week, and in keeping with The House that Milk Jugs Built , here are 3 of my own milk jug creations you can find in my kitchen right now:
1. Storage for rice, beans, oats, other grains:
Label with a Sharpie or wet erase marker. If you [...]