No, I did not say Fraggle Rock...hahahaha...
It slightly annoys me at how being 'frugal' is so commonly confused with being 'cheap'. That is certainly not the case. I want to talk about making wise decisions in the kitchen and how it will benefit all areas of your life. Buying in bulk can often times result in good money management. Cooking ahead and using the freezer (of which you are already paying for to keep running...*grin*) will not only be to your benefit financially, but it's also a great time management tool! So here are some ideas that will in the long run aid in being more "frugal".
Cook and drain ground beef and fill 1 qt (freezer safe) zip lock bags to put in the freezer. I *love* doing this because it really does make spaghetti night faster and I didn't know it got much faster than spaghetti night! Plus, freezing it locks in the moisture and Joe and I think it tastes better. *remember not to pour grease down your drain...EVER*
Do the same with chicken that you may use for a casserole. Buy a whole cut chicken ( I buy them pre-cut because they are cheaper that way here, believe it or not) and boil it until done. Allow to cool and debone, store in freezer safe zip lock bags! Again, so great for casseroles or one skillet dishes!
Make a large pot of spaghetti sauce (eventually you'll find that in the "sauces" page) and freeze.
Look for frozen meat in the meat department of your grocery store. I call this the "clearance meat"...LOL. It's perfectly fine meat and a very good way to be a little more frugal!
It is absolutely essential to be organized in your kitchen. Seriously. If you don't know where things are, then you will undoubtedly purchase the same thing twice. Being organized, surprisingly, will save you money in almost every area of your life! Not just the kitchen!
So there are just a few ways to be 'frugal' without being 'cheap'!! Saving money is just one more way to take care of your family also. *wink*
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