this seems like a good way to help us to keep our fridge well-stocked with nutritious food. hmmm viable ways to cut down on those canned stuff. thanks for the tips! :)
There are only 2 of us at home, so my batches are a little smaller. Here are some items I freeze:
-cookies: I make a batch or double batch of dough, roll up in waxed paper and freeze the rolls. Then every week or so, I can bake a few rolls of different types of cookie dough.
-chili: I have a crock pot recipe, eat some for dinner and freeze the rest.
-mac n cheese: I bake some for that night and freeze the rest in serving size dishes.
-meatballs: So much work initially, but so easy to freeze and heat up in the toaster oven.
-ravioli: I make them fresh using wonton wrappers. You can use any combo of leftover meat and veggies. Freeze on a baking sheet to avoid sticking.
-soups: I freeze and re-use any leftovers.
-pot pies: I drain and toss stew leftovers into a pie crust.
-casseroles: I cook some that night and freeze the rest in a few smaller dishes, just the right size for the 2 of us.
I also make semi-frozen meals when I'm rushed:
-frozen Marie Callendar's Broccoli and Beef meal, frozen Sam's Club noodles & veggie dish, add fresh edamame or a stir fry
I guess I just do what my mother always did. . . Whenever I make something "double-able", I double or triple it. Lasagne, chili beans, etc.. Hey, when I'm at the point where I'm practically doorbell-ditching with the produce from my garden, I take 50# of tomatoes and 2 bushels of basil, add a few heads of garlic, salt, and some good olive oil, and I've got summer in the freezer for the entire winter -- I've got the base for tomato soup, pizza, pasta sauce, lasagne, you name it. All from one morning's work and a little time on an outdoor burner that afternoon. Same can be said for any time of the year, but especially summer. PIe fillings are great to freeze ahead. Put a ziploc-encased pie filling in a pie tin to freeze it in the right shape, and later pop it into a crust and bake it. It's divine to have "fresh" peach pie in January.
Linsey, I'll bet those mulberries you mentioned a few weeks back would make a fine pie.
I got hit by a red car and my car is white. to get rid of the scratch i used mr. clean magic eraser. The stuff really works. just dip it in water and you would never have known i had this crazy black and red on the side of my white car
My older heroes are my husband who lived a frugal lifestyle all his life, and Ron Blue who wrote The Debt Squeeze (no longer in print) which got me out of debt 20 years ago. As for today it would be Trent at the Simple Dollar because he understands and communicates well that a frugal lifestyle embraces a lot more than just what you do with your money.
I'm guessing it is illegal in some places because rainwater is a natural resource and it is similar to mineral rights. Other than that, it's just more government control.
I didn't know that rainwater harvesting is illegal in some states. Why is that so? Great post by the way, those are great ways to use collected rainwater.
In college I quickly learned the cost and health benefits of performing the batch freeze. To this day I try and do the same.
One of the best meals I pre-prepare, but don't freeze are salad parts. I chop lettuce and other glorious veggies I would put into my salad one night. I would put them into separate plastic containers about 2 serving size and I have these small plastic containers that I keep separate for dressings which I can put a healthy amount of dressing in instead of just squirting globs of unhealthy dressing on and realize later I put too much. These last 3-4 days.
I too have been targeted by this Net Spend company; allow me to explain:
I opened my email account today and noticed two consecutive email messages from this Netspend company, who until just now, had never even heard of.
The first message (which I almost just reported as spam, and probably should have) had something in the title "like 'regarding your new account... etc".
When I opened the email it said that my new Net Spend card that I'd ordered (!?), had been accidentally sent to the wrong address... and would I please phone their toll-free 800 number to verify my correct address!!
The second email from them said.. "no, sorry, it was a mistake and that everything with my new debit card was 'just fine' and said I didn't need to call them after-all, and to please disregard the previous notice".
I thought about the tactic they are trying to use here, and it became very apparent just how unscrupulous these people must be. First, they have me thinking that I've ordered a card that I hadn't, that they've sent said card to the wrong address, with me being responsible for this card that someone would be able to use and I might end up in deep trouble for... etc etc.. Then they write again to assure me that YES, it's ok, the card is being successfully delivered !???
This has got to be one of the most underhanded, low-down SCAMS that any company can possibly "legally" get away with. I, for one, am appalled.
I too, like to keep my freezer stocked with ingredients such as browned hamburger, meatballs, pepper chunks, etc.
I also have containers of:
-turkey taken off the bone (Thanksgiving sales)
-rhubarb frozen in 6 c. bags (the amount needed for my 2 favorite recipes)
-beans cooked up from dry beans (I do a big pot or crock pot full and then divide up).
-blended up tomatoes from the garden (good for adding to soups, taco meat, etc.)
I just bought a 1992 Dodge Dakota with 170k miles for $100 bucks. Runs great, looks great, got a great deal, and insurance is extremely cheap. And I paid for it with my $100. So I will not be buying a new car. Your welcome, though, to all the others that are using my tax-payer money to buy a brand new car that will depreciate in value 20% the first year. BTW...how is losing 20% a year on an asset an investment? And, if there is anything else I can do for you to get your unintelligent, lazy, excuse-making behind off the couch, please just let me know. I've been competing and winning all my life-sports, education, work, women, and life. You can always accept handouts from people like me to improve your circumstance, but you will never achieve what I can. And I wouldn't trade that for anything.
YES YOU CAN USE BREAKERS AS SWITCHES THEY ARE RATED TO DO SO...HE'S A CONTRATOR NOT A REAL ELECTRICAN.... READ THE THE BREAKER IT SAY SWITCH RATED DUMB ASS..
All of the entertainers here do have loads of "talent"- Shatner has his charisma, Somers has/had her looks, Ed Wood had his eccentricity and originality, and Weird Al (and I imagine Cleese, as well) have their creativity. It's these attributes that make them extraordinary, that give them the ability to stand apart from the general public. Some of the most traditionally talented entertainers of our generation (for example, Stephen Malkmus or Liane Balaban) have never managed to rise into the spotlight. Sure, the talent of Malkmus (a singer/songwriter) far surpasses Bob Dylan's, but he lacks the style and mystery Dylan entranced an entire generation with. The same thing goes for Balban. She is far more talented then most household names, and (imho) much more beautiful then Somers. However she lacks that strange mixture of charisma and excitement that turns actors and singers into stars.
Dave Ramsey!
JD Roth at Get Rich Slowly is my favorite!
JD Roth @ Get Rich Slowly!!
I would say Stephanie from Poorer Than You, for getting me hooked on PF blogs!
Clark Howard - a man after my own heart.
this seems like a good way to help us to keep our fridge well-stocked with nutritious food. hmmm viable ways to cut down on those canned stuff. thanks for the tips! :)
There are only 2 of us at home, so my batches are a little smaller. Here are some items I freeze:
-cookies: I make a batch or double batch of dough, roll up in waxed paper and freeze the rolls. Then every week or so, I can bake a few rolls of different types of cookie dough.
-chili: I have a crock pot recipe, eat some for dinner and freeze the rest.
-mac n cheese: I bake some for that night and freeze the rest in serving size dishes.
-meatballs: So much work initially, but so easy to freeze and heat up in the toaster oven.
-ravioli: I make them fresh using wonton wrappers. You can use any combo of leftover meat and veggies. Freeze on a baking sheet to avoid sticking.
-soups: I freeze and re-use any leftovers.
-pot pies: I drain and toss stew leftovers into a pie crust.
-casseroles: I cook some that night and freeze the rest in a few smaller dishes, just the right size for the 2 of us.
I also make semi-frozen meals when I'm rushed:
-frozen Marie Callendar's Broccoli and Beef meal, frozen Sam's Club noodles & veggie dish, add fresh edamame or a stir fry
-frozen chicken tenders (heat in toaster oven), frozen corn (microwave), mashed potato flakes
-frozen fish sticks & french fries w/a fresh salad
I guess I just do what my mother always did. . . Whenever I make something "double-able", I double or triple it. Lasagne, chili beans, etc.. Hey, when I'm at the point where I'm practically doorbell-ditching with the produce from my garden, I take 50# of tomatoes and 2 bushels of basil, add a few heads of garlic, salt, and some good olive oil, and I've got summer in the freezer for the entire winter -- I've got the base for tomato soup, pizza, pasta sauce, lasagne, you name it. All from one morning's work and a little time on an outdoor burner that afternoon. Same can be said for any time of the year, but especially summer. PIe fillings are great to freeze ahead. Put a ziploc-encased pie filling in a pie tin to freeze it in the right shape, and later pop it into a crust and bake it. It's divine to have "fresh" peach pie in January.
Linsey, I'll bet those mulberries you mentioned a few weeks back would make a fine pie.
I got hit by a red car and my car is white. to get rid of the scratch i used mr. clean magic eraser. The stuff really works. just dip it in water and you would never have known i had this crazy black and red on the side of my white car
My older heroes are my husband who lived a frugal lifestyle all his life, and Ron Blue who wrote The Debt Squeeze (no longer in print) which got me out of debt 20 years ago. As for today it would be Trent at the Simple Dollar because he understands and communicates well that a frugal lifestyle embraces a lot more than just what you do with your money.
I'm guessing it is illegal in some places because rainwater is a natural resource and it is similar to mineral rights. Other than that, it's just more government control.
My vote goes to Trent @ The Simple Dollar. He is just awesome!!
I love it with butter and salt.
I didn't know that rainwater harvesting is illegal in some states. Why is that so? Great post by the way, those are great ways to use collected rainwater.
I hate frozen food....unless I make it.
In college I quickly learned the cost and health benefits of performing the batch freeze. To this day I try and do the same.
One of the best meals I pre-prepare, but don't freeze are salad parts. I chop lettuce and other glorious veggies I would put into my salad one night. I would put them into separate plastic containers about 2 serving size and I have these small plastic containers that I keep separate for dressings which I can put a healthy amount of dressing in instead of just squirting globs of unhealthy dressing on and realize later I put too much. These last 3-4 days.
Just my sugg...
Good luck and well wishes....
Dave
LifeExcursion
Trent Hamm, my crush
I too have been targeted by this Net Spend company; allow me to explain:
I opened my email account today and noticed two consecutive email messages from this Netspend company, who until just now, had never even heard of.
The first message (which I almost just reported as spam, and probably should have) had something in the title "like 'regarding your new account... etc".
When I opened the email it said that my new Net Spend card that I'd ordered (!?), had been accidentally sent to the wrong address... and would I please phone their toll-free 800 number to verify my correct address!!
The second email from them said.. "no, sorry, it was a mistake and that everything with my new debit card was 'just fine' and said I didn't need to call them after-all, and to please disregard the previous notice".
I thought about the tactic they are trying to use here, and it became very apparent just how unscrupulous these people must be. First, they have me thinking that I've ordered a card that I hadn't, that they've sent said card to the wrong address, with me being responsible for this card that someone would be able to use and I might end up in deep trouble for... etc etc.. Then they write again to assure me that YES, it's ok, the card is being successfully delivered !???
This has got to be one of the most underhanded, low-down SCAMS that any company can possibly "legally" get away with. I, for one, am appalled.
He always has great advice and touches on relevant topics. His personal story is very motivational.
Ah, this is more my style!
I too, like to keep my freezer stocked with ingredients such as browned hamburger, meatballs, pepper chunks, etc.
I also have containers of:
-turkey taken off the bone (Thanksgiving sales)
-rhubarb frozen in 6 c. bags (the amount needed for my 2 favorite recipes)
-beans cooked up from dry beans (I do a big pot or crock pot full and then divide up).
-blended up tomatoes from the garden (good for adding to soups, taco meat, etc.)
I just bought a 1992 Dodge Dakota with 170k miles for $100 bucks. Runs great, looks great, got a great deal, and insurance is extremely cheap. And I paid for it with my $100. So I will not be buying a new car. Your welcome, though, to all the others that are using my tax-payer money to buy a brand new car that will depreciate in value 20% the first year. BTW...how is losing 20% a year on an asset an investment? And, if there is anything else I can do for you to get your unintelligent, lazy, excuse-making behind off the couch, please just let me know. I've been competing and winning all my life-sports, education, work, women, and life. You can always accept handouts from people like me to improve your circumstance, but you will never achieve what I can. And I wouldn't trade that for anything.
YES YOU CAN USE BREAKERS AS SWITCHES THEY ARE RATED TO DO SO...HE'S A CONTRATOR NOT A REAL ELECTRICAN.... READ THE THE BREAKER IT SAY SWITCH RATED DUMB ASS..
There are so many to choose from!! But, Dave Ramsey was the one that changed the way I think about money!
Extremely Frugal... is one of the best.
Totally JD at Get Rich Slowly.
All of the entertainers here do have loads of "talent"- Shatner has his charisma, Somers has/had her looks, Ed Wood had his eccentricity and originality, and Weird Al (and I imagine Cleese, as well) have their creativity. It's these attributes that make them extraordinary, that give them the ability to stand apart from the general public. Some of the most traditionally talented entertainers of our generation (for example, Stephen Malkmus or Liane Balaban) have never managed to rise into the spotlight. Sure, the talent of Malkmus (a singer/songwriter) far surpasses Bob Dylan's, but he lacks the style and mystery Dylan entranced an entire generation with. The same thing goes for Balban. She is far more talented then most household names, and (imho) much more beautiful then Somers. However she lacks that strange mixture of charisma and excitement that turns actors and singers into stars.