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Ways to Save When Buying a Chest Freezer – A Guest Post

July 19, 2011

The following is a guest post. When reading frugal tips, inevitably one will see tips revolving around freezer storage.  The problem is that most freezers above the refrigerator are suitable for weekly groceries, but not bulk freezing. If you plan to save money by bulk freezing items, the freezer will pay for itself in a [...]

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The Best Tomato Sauce Ever by Jamie Oliver

May 23, 2011

Remember the great deal on Parenting Magazine by Mamapedia this winter?  I have begun to receive the magazine now, and in the April 2011 edition, I found a recipe for The Best Tomato Sauce Ever by Jamie Oliver. I love this sauce because it is loaded with veggies (but kids don’t have to know that).  [...]

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How to Get Dinner on the Table Part Three, Freezer Cooking

May 4, 2011

In the days before children, I used to love to cook after work.  I found it relaxing and enjoyable.  Somehow that all changes when there are three little ones under foot, crying and fighting.  These meltdowns seem to be at their worst between the hours of 4 to 6 p.m., right when I should be [...]

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Freezer Cooking Wrap Up, 5/3

May 3, 2011

I had a mini freezer cooking bout this weekend.  It was definitely not as large as a normal freezer cooking weekend, but considering my son was sick and all three kids were up for various reasons at 1:30 a.m. the night before, I am quite happy with what I accomplished. Here is what I ended [...]

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Sesame Chicken Nuggets – OAMC

May 2, 2011

We have been trying out recipes for the last couple of weeks, and quite a few of them have made it into our regular rotation of meals.  This past weekend, I had a freezer cooking day, and one of the dishes was a hit–Sesame Chicken Nuggets.  I got this recipe from my series of 30 [...]

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My Freezer Cooking Plan for This Weekend, 4/29

April 28, 2011

In about 4 weeks, my husband will start his full-time job for the summer.  Because he has been in graduate school for the last nine years, we are so excited about his working full-time!  However, with the position, we lose the flexibility he had as a student. I have been a bit spoiled to have [...]

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Crab Cakes, Broccoli & Fries for $1.45 per serving

April 11, 2011

One of my favorite seafood recipes is crab cakes.  At Red Lobster they run $6 to 8 for 2!!  Instead, I make this tasty version at home.  (See the original recipe here).  I have included the cost to show how much cheaper it is to make a mock Red Lobster meal at home. I always [...]

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Four Ways to Get Dinner on the Table, Part One: Cook Once a Week

March 29, 2011

Many people have busy schedules and have trouble getting dinner on the table.  After a hectic day at work or a kids’ sports game or a crazy day at home, sometimes it just feels easier to pick up dinner, and that’s okay.  However, if this turns into a regular habit, both your budget and you [...]

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Thai Style Turkey OAMC Dairy Free

March 21, 2011

I’ll be the first to admit that this dish looks bland.  Don’t let the picture fool you, though.  It is delicious! I got this recipe from The Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, but ironically it is not a slow cooker recipe.  I was doubtful of how it would taste when I pulled the meal [...]

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Freezer Cooking Wrap Up

March 4, 2011

My freezer cooking day last Saturday went fairly smoothly despite taking a four hour break in the middle of the day.  I took this picture of the inside of my freezer; all of the items stacked on the shelf (on the left hand side) were from my freezer cooking day.  I took the picture this [...]

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