Tag Archives: aluminum foil

Taking Care of Leftovers

I have blogged before about the alarming amount of food waste in America.  But, I am guilty as well.  We often don’t finish an entire meal and leftovers go in the fridge, only to be thrown out later because we don’t want to eat that same thing again so soon. Freezing food, even leftovers, is always an option.  But, I always worry about freezer burn, which ruins the food.  What can we do to alleviate freezer burn?  Well, there are plastic bags that are airtight, helping you avoid freezer burn, but what if you are trying to avoid plastic?  Some … Continue reading →

Tin Foil is Not a Food Group!

Okay, I call it “tin foil” even though it’s actually aluminum foil. And for pets, that crinkly, shiny stuff can be scary… or very attractive. Roll it into a ball, you’ve got a fun toy to bat around. Shake the sheet and it makes a noise! But leave used aluminum foil in a place where your pets can reach it and you might have a health emergency on your hands. Case in point: my dog Moose (who has no sense of self-preservation!) recently ate the better part of a sheet of aluminum foil that had been used for roasting asparagus. … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses For Tin Foil (4)

I love finding new ways to use common household items! With stockpiles of product, there are so many different ways to use up all that stuff. Tin foil is no exception as I’ve shown you in the articles Frugal Uses for Tin Foil (1), Frugal Uses for Tin Foil (2) and Frugal Uses for Tin Foil (3). Over the years I have tried various things, or have collected ideas from my grandmothers, or other family members, using tin foil. I have compiled these into a series of articles all dealing with frugal uses for tin foil! Be sure and check … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses For Tin Foil (3)

I love finding new ways to use common household items! With stockpiles of product, there are so many different ways to use up all that stuff. Tin foil is no exception as I’ve shown you in the articles Frugal Uses for Tin Foil (1) and Frugal Uses for Tin Foil (2) . Over the years I have tried various things, or have collected ideas from my grandmothers, or other family members, using tin foil. I have compiled these into a series of articles all dealing with frugal uses for tin foil! Be sure and check out the frugal living blog … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses For Tin Foil (2)

I love finding new ways to use common household items! With stockpiles of product, there are so many different ways to use up all that stuff. Tin foil is no exception as I’ve shown you in the article Frugal Uses for Tin Foil. Over the years I have tried various things, or have collected ideas from my grandmothers, or other family members, using tin foil. I have compiled these into a series of articles all dealing with frugal uses for tin foil! Be sure and check out the frugal living blog frequently, so you don’t miss any of the articles! … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses For Tin Foil (1)

Aluminum foil, or “tin foil” as I prefer to call it, is a frequently stockpiled item at my house. Not only do I love using it in my kitchen for various things, it seems to come in handy in practically every other room in the house! Over the years I have tried various things, or have collected ideas from my grandmothers, or other family members, using tin foil. I have compiled these into a series of articles all dealing with frugal uses for tin foil! Be sure and check out the frugal living blog frequently, so you don’t miss any … Continue reading →