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How to Lose Money with Your Freezer

You know that I am of freezer meals and once a month cooking recipes. In fact, as soon as I finish writing this post, I plan to marinate some chicken that I got on sale this week, and prepare it into an easy freezer meal that can be pulled out and quickly thrown on the grill. This saves time and money, since chicken should be going up a bit in price in the next few months. But, as the title suggests, you can actually lose money with your freezer. There are several ways to do this easily, so be careful. … Continue reading →

The Pros and Cons of a Large Refrigerator

When we moved to our new home, one of the options we had was whether or not to keep the refrigerator that was already here. We had to leave our old one at our old home for the new owners. The refrigerator that went with our new home was old and small, so the decision wasn’t too hard to make on letting it go. This meant that we needed to shop for a new refrigerator. Because we were starting from scratch, we could pretty much pick out whatever refrigerator we wanted, within a reasonable budget of course. One of my … Continue reading →

The Good Old Days: When Home Products Were Made to Last

I have a TV that I bought when my oldest daughter was about a year old. Yes, I’m old, she just turned seventeen. That television still works and is now in the room she shares with sister. Do you think there’s a TV made today that will last that long? We purchased a television for our living room about two years after we moved here and it’s been gone for at least a year. It just stopped working one day. That means its lifespan was around six years. By today’s standards, that’s probably not too bad, but it can’t compete … Continue reading →

Home and Garden Tips that Work

I love handy tips, so I’ve got a few more to share. These work great: Fresher Fridge Did you try using rubberized shelf liner in your fridge? There are some other things you can do to keep your fridge organized and cleaner as well. Try adding a storage tray or shallow container to one shelf and using it as the space where you store leftovers. That way, they won’t get shoved to the back and end up turning into something scary. You’ll not only be more likely to remember to use stuff up, but you’ll also be able to pull … Continue reading →

Top Five Tips for Using Rubberized Shelf Liner

Do you use rubberized shelf liner? I love this stuff! You can grab a roll for a couple of bucks at any number of your favorite stores and comes in different textures and colors. It works great as shelf liner, but there is so much that you can do with it. Try some of these tips for using rubberized shelf liner: 1. Well, it’s called shelf liner for a reason, but most people simply use it to line shelves in cabinets or pantries. Some might even use it inside drawers, but why not use it to line the shelves in … Continue reading →

Be a Friend To Your Fridge

Your refrigerator works for you 24/7 without complaining, asking for a raise or even getting a wink of sleep. The least you can do is take care for it and appeal to its sense of vanity or self-respect. How can you do this, you ask, reaching for a slice of leftover whatever. Well, here are a few chilling thoughts to consider. How can you keep your fridge fresh? By wiping periodically with a vinegar-moistened cloth, the inside of your fridge will shine. This is also a good way to prevent the build-up of mildew and her brother, mold. If you … Continue reading →

Organizing Your Fridge and Its Environs

Your refrigerator is your friend, but what kind of pal are you? Do you clean big white, black or almond-colored Sara or Frederick out every week or so to give it time to breathe and make way for new food friends to circulate? Your fridge has feelings too, even if they are mostly cold ones. Make the best of your friendship, if you dare, by considering the following suggestions. Place frequently used food items, like lunch-making supplies, in the shelves either on the refrigerator or the freezer door. This makes them quick and easy to find and will save you … Continue reading →

You and Your Refrigerator

I am the world’s worst about keeping the fridge clean. If I were to drop tomorrow, my dear husband would probably eat the canned ravioli that has been in there for a week…and a half. I also rarely check the temperature, am not very diligent about cleaning up juice spills, and leave jars of pickles with one little solitary pickle floating for months. But, no more! I vow to keep my fridge clean and safe with these tips and hints: Less than half of the consumers surveyed by The American Diabetic Association (ADA) and ConAgra Foundation know that the fridge … Continue reading →