subject: 4 Ways To Save Money With Your Freezer [print this page] Unless you're as rich as Donald Trump, you are probably looking for ways to stretch your budget and make your dollar go just a wee bit further. While there are dozens of ways a person can save money, one way not often considered is using the freezer. Yes we're talking about the good old freezer in your house that turns water into ice. This article provides an overview of 4 ways you can save money by utilizing your freezer more effectively.
1) Freeze Left-over food. If you have left-over food you won't eat for a while, put it in a freezer bag or air-tight container and freeze it for future use. When you freeze it, it will last for months rather than a few days.
2) Prepare and Freeze. A good time and money saving idea is to prepare some food items ahead of time and freeze them for later meals. Waffles are a good example. Make up a batch of waffles, and freeze them for later. When you're ready for waffles, take them out of the freezer, toast them and they're as good as fresh made. You can do the same for toast, biscuits, muffins, pies, and many other items.
3) Use frozen not fresh. At least when it comes to smoothies, frozen beats out fresh in most cases. Some fruits like raspberries, blueberries and even strawberries are often less expensive frozen than fresh, so you can save money by using frozen fruit for your smoothies.
4) Fresh and frozen. Another way to save money is to buy fresh fruit when it's at seasonal low prices and freeze it. This will be perfect for smoothies when fresh fruit is out of season. To avoid the fruit clumping together when you freeze it, first lay it out on a tray to freeze, then put it in a bag or container when it is frozen.
5) Make your own ice pops. Frozen ice pops are a terrific thirst quencher, but they can be rather expensive at the store. You can save money by making your own ice pops at home. You can use plastic ice pop molds or small paper cups and lollipop sticks. Fill with fruit juice, punch or soda and freeze. When you're ready for a cool treat, pop them out of the mold and enjoy.
