Keep Your Freezer Efficient

If you have an empty freezer, it isn't running efficiently and it's costing you $. Fill it up as best as you can. Fill empty bottles up with water and store it in the freezer, if you have to. This is a good incentive to buy a whole mess of frozen goods when they're on sale, too!

Leftover Soup

If you're flat broke, here's a meal idea. Set aside your leftovers and store in the freezer. At the end of the week, throw everything into a pot (bits of meat, veggies, rice, beans, pasta, etc.) with water or chicken stock. Season it with spices, fresh herbs, and cook until heated through. Just be sure to not use this method with fish, which can stink up and ruin the entire dish. Don't expect this meal to be scrumptious. It's just a choice when you're strapped for cash.

Prevent Fast Food and Takeout Purchases

Poor time management is an enemy for healthy nourishment and makes us susceptible to fast food and takeout. By planning ahead of time and having already assembled food accessible can prevent this money sucking habit.

-Make four sandwiches, the exact amount the large ziploc baggie can store.

-Freeze already prepared food such as:

Breakfast Items - muffins, burritos, casseroles, waffles, pancakes, French toast

Lunch - meat and cheese sandwiches, single-serving desserts, soups, chili,

Dinner - main dish casseroles, soups, meat in marinade, rice pilaf, pre-made hamburger patties

Desserts - cake, brownies, cookies, dessert breads, pie