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2021 Grocery Savings Challenges

Jessica Fisher · December 30, 2020 · 25 Comments

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Ready to makeover your grocery budget in the new year? Take the 2021 Grocery Savings Challenges and start saving more. With the new year inevitably comes new resolve. Lose weight, read more, hydrate, save money, live better. The change of the year brings with it a desire to do better, to take charge, to leave […]

Filed Under: Frugal Pantry, Kitchen Tips

Small Kitchen Appliances that Save Me Money

Jessica Fisher · December 6, 2020 · 30 Comments

A close up of a can and electric can opener on the counterA close up of a can and electric can opener on the counter

While you can cook with just a hot plate and a knife, having a few small kitchen appliances can help you cook at home more easily and save you money. I own fifteen small kitchen appliances. That’s probably a lot by many standards. It’s probably not what one would expect in a frugal kitchen. But, […]

Filed Under: Tools & Gadgets

25 Christmas Cookies to Make Ahead & Freeze

Jessica Fisher · December 5, 2020 · 2 Comments

chocolate magic bars in red plastic box to freezechocolate magic bars in red plastic box to freeze

Get a start on holiday celebrations with these 25 Christmas Cookies to freeze. You can freeze them three different ways depending on the space in your freezer. C is for cookie. It’s good enough for me. Truer words were never said.  While November was made for pie, December was most definitely made for cookies. What other […]

Filed Under: Cookies, Freezer Cooking Tagged With: packable

Freezer Meals You Can Give as Gifts (PLUS a FREE Cooking Plan!)

Jessica Fisher · November 23, 2020 · 8 Comments

gold and yellow freezer meals stacked on tablegold and yellow freezer meals stacked on table

Having a repertoire of freezer meals you can give as gifts in your arsenal, or better yet, in your freezer, is a great way to bless others with time as well as food. Looking for a good gift to give to friends and neighbors? Did your sister just have a baby and you want to help […]

Filed Under: Food Gifts, Freezer Cooking, Main Dishes

21 Best Slow Cooker Freezer Meals

Jessica Fisher · October 18, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Slow Cooker Freezer Meals come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing’s for sure: they can save you time and effort when it comes to getting a hot meal on the table. Everyone knows that having a few extra meals in the freezer can save your bacon during a busy season. And it’s pretty […]

Filed Under: Freezer Cooking, Main Dishes, Slow Cooker

How to Make Cooking at Home Easier

Jessica Fisher · August 29, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Home cooking is tasty. It’s often cheaper and more satisfying than take-out or restaurant fare. But how do you make cooking at home easier? There’s the rub. And here are some tips for making it happen for you. Perhaps you’ve been cooking at home for awhile now… oh since March? Yeah, if one thing this […]

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Freezer Sandwiches for Quick & Easy Meals

Jessica Fisher · August 26, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Freezer sandwiches are a great, make-ahead item to add to your freezer cooking repertoire. The variety is endless as is the convenience when you’ve got breakfast, lunch, and dinner sandwiches all ready to go in the freezer. Everyone knows that sandwiches are pretty easy to make on the fly. But, there are times when having […]

Filed Under: Freezer Cooking, Sandwiches

How to Freeze Cinnamon Rolls

Jessica Fisher · August 25, 2020 · 44 Comments

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Everyone loves homemade Cinnamon Rolls. How can you make the process easy to do at home? Learn to freeze cinnamon rolls! Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls Think you don’t have time to make cinnamon rolls? Wish that you could enjoy hot cinnamon rolls on a weekend morning without waking at the crack of dawn? Wondering if you […]

Filed Under: Freezer Cooking, Recipe, yeast bread and rolls Tagged With: DIY Convenience

15 Great Freezer Meals Kids Love

Jessica Fisher · August 22, 2020 · 9 Comments

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Freezer cooking is great for the cook, but it can be great for kids, too, allowing every one more free time and less fussing at dinnertime. Check out these great freezer meals kids love. There is making freezer meals and there is making freezer meals your kids love. Who hasn’t spent precious minutes preparing a meal only […]

Filed Under: Freezer Cooking, Main Dishes

Freezer Smoothies for Quick Snacks & Breakfasts

Jessica Fisher · August 20, 2020 · 36 Comments

woman holding keys and frozen smoothiewoman holding keys and frozen smoothie

Build a stash of freezer smoothies so that you can enjoy quick snacks and breakfasts without having to clean the blender every day! Do you love the sweet taste of smoothies? Do you love how smoothies lend themselves to life on-the-go? — and how you can hide vegetables in them without the kids freaking out? […]

Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Freezer Cooking, Recipe Tagged With: packable

Freezer Burritos with Chicken, Beans, & Cheese (49 cents each!)

Jessica Fisher · August 9, 2020 · 61 Comments

wrapped burritos in bag and on tablewrapped burritos in bag and on table

Ever been tempted by the contents of the frozen food aisle? It will be easy to just say NO when you’ve made your own homemade freezer burritos. These freezer burritos are loaded with beans, cheese, and tender chunks of chicken, making for a quick and easy lunch, snack, or dinner. You’ve been there before. Strolling down […]

Filed Under: Beans, Chicken, Freezer Cooking, Lunches, Recipe Tagged With: DIY Convenience, packable

How to Store Berries of All Kinds

Jessica Fisher · August 8, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Make the most of your berry investment this season. They’re too delicious to let them go to waste! Store berries so that you can enjoy them for days on end with these easy tips. Ever buy a package of beautiful berries? Or spend the afternoon picking them straight from the field. Fresh berries are an […]

Filed Under: Food Storage

Freezer Cooking: What Can You Freeze? (50 Freezer Meal Ideas)

Jessica Fisher · August 5, 2020 · 101 Comments

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Freezer cooking is a great way not only to preserve food but to buy yourself some time. You save money as well when you bulk buy and cook in bulk. Wondering what can you freeze? Here’s a starting list as well as 50 freezer-friendly recipes. Often when people hear the words, freezer cooking, they imagine a […]

Filed Under: Freezer Cooking

Make Lemon Ice Cubes

Jessica Fisher · June 27, 2020 · 13 Comments

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Preserve lemon slices in ice for a deliciously cool addition to water. Lemon ice cubes are a great thing to keep on hand. It’s a commonly known fact that drinking water instead of other beverages is less expensive and healthier than many other options. Water is essential to life. And too few of us are […]

Filed Under: Beverages, Freezer Cooking, Recipe Tagged With: whole 30

Grilled Balsamic Pork Chops Recipe (84 cents/serving)

Jessica Fisher · June 11, 2020 · 6 Comments

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Fresh basil and tangy balsamic vinegar add rich flavor to this grilled pork chops recipe. Make a double batch of Balsamic Pork Chops and freeze one for a later date. That means it’s time to cook outside, eat ice cream, and try to stay cool. Am I right? That’s why it’s so important to have […]

Filed Under: Grilling, Pork, Recipe Tagged With: dairy-free

Soy Ginger Meat Marinade ($1.22/batch)

Jessica Fisher · June 9, 2020 · 2 Comments

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Rich in ginger, garlic, and tangy soy sauce, this Soy Ginger Meat Marinade packs lots of flavor into the simplest grilling cuts of meat. Use it on beef, pork, or chicken. Where’s the beef? Well, if it’s fair skies, hopefully it’s on the grill. Grilled beef steaks or roasts, like tri-tip, are so good and […]

Filed Under: Beef, Chicken, Grilling, Pork, Recipe

12 Quick BBQ Ideas to Save You Time & Money

Jessica Fisher · June 8, 2020 · 5 Comments

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Love the taste of a grilled supper? You can have it in just minutes if you plan right and follow these quick BBQ ideas to save you time and money. Ready to get your grill on? Grilling is a super quick and money-saving way to prep your meals. There’s little mess; food cooks quickly on the […]

Filed Under: Grilling Tagged With: quick dinner ideas

5-Minute Asian Chicken Marinade Recipe ($1.55/batch)

Jessica Fisher · June 6, 2020 · 4 Comments

three grilled Asian Chicken breasts on a white traywhite dinner plate with asian chicken rice and green beans

Get dinner prepped in minutes! This quick and easy Asian Chicken Marinade adds amazing flavor to chicken breast for a fantastic main dish that comes together in short order. Ready for a takeout-fakeout? Looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor? Can’t stand the heat and want to get outta the […]

Filed Under: Chicken, Grilling, Recipe

5 Different Ways to Cook Perfect Chicken to Use in Recipes

Jessica Fisher · June 3, 2020 · Leave a Comment

grilled chicken breasts sitting on top of a wooden cutting boardgrilled chicken breasts sitting on top of a wooden cutting board

Whether it’s chicken salad or a noodle soup, it’s helpful to have cooked chicken on hand to use in your favorite recipes. Check out these easy five ways to cook chicken perfectly. Chicken. It’s affordable. It’s versatile. It’s delicious. For instance, it’s a star player in Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe, a key ingredient in Chicken Bacon Subs, […]

Filed Under: Chicken, Kitchen Tips Tagged With: cooked chicken, dairy-free

Budget BBQ Meal Plan for 8 People for Less than $25!

Jessica Fisher · May 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment

a collage of foods included in the budget bbq meal plana collage of foods included in the budget bbq meal plan

A holiday weekend is rolling in. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or hunkering down with your nearest and dearest, you can enjoy a great budget BBQ meal for less than $25! Ready to fire up the grill and enjoy some outdoor living? Want to gobble down some great food without a lot of last-minute hassle? […]

Filed Under: Grilling, Meal Planning

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