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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Shrink Your Gocery Bill


If you don't live under a rock , then you have probably noticed how expensive the groceries are getting. Things I usually buy are sky rocketing. It is 2 times and sometimes 3 times more each week for my grocery budget. That is just for the basics that I buy. Using my food storage as a base , I still have a sky high bill.

These tips can help shrink your grocery bill. Every little bit helps.

Use a list and stick to it. I have gotten really good at planning out my meals for the week and sticking to a list. This has saved a lot. Get an easy to use meal planner. That will help so much.

NEVER shop for groceries on an empty stomach. Shopping hungry makes for a lot of impulse buying. Which adds a lot to the bill.

Leave everyone home when you go to the grocery store. You will be able to focus more on finding bargains and using coupons etc.

When you see something on sale that your family uses a lot of , buy as much as you can. Adds to your food storage and saves money in the long run. You will have it on hand and not have to buy it when the price goes back up to the higher price.

Buy store brand as often as possible. This has saved our family a lot.

Check the store ads each week and use your store savings card. You can save a lot doing this. Also use coupons as much as possible. I don';t rely on them because they are usually for items that are higher priced even with the coupon, but sometimes I have coupons for free items that save money for us.

 

Friday, March 7, 2025

17 Best Vegetables for Bucket Gardening

 


 

 

17 Best Vegetables for Bucket Gardening

 

It is finally getting to be that time of year to be able to start a garden. I am doing so much this season.

I am growing everything. Going to put in the plot that I have in my back yard , going to use buckets with some items to grow, and put some stuff along the front of my house. Full sun items in front.  Grabbing as many seeds as possible to grow. Growing extra to be able to help my family.

Food Storage Recipe - Chicken Tamale Pie


This is great for just using one skillet. No extra pans or dishes to wash.

Just throw it together and cook.

NEED:

1 can of cheddar cheese soup

1 can of tomato sauce

2 cans of chicken

3/4 cup of uncooked instant rice

2 cans of tamales

In the skillet combine the cheese soup, tomato sauce, chicken, and rice.

Cover it and let it simmer over low heat for a few minutes.

Place the tamales over the mixture and recover.

Cook until it is heated through.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Food Storage Recipe - Easy Fast Spanish Rice Dish


 This is such an easy meal. 

All you need is a package of Spanish rice mix and about half a can of black beans. You can also add any kind of meat. The one in the picture I had added about 1/3 of a package of chirizo to. 

Place everything in a baking dish with the 2 1/4 cup water. 

Bake until it is thickened up and done. 

Put some shredded cheese on top and place back in oven until that melts. 

Serve. 

I didn't have any tortilla chips so I placed a couple of tortillas on a pan and baked them until they got crispy. 

You could dress this up anyway you want.



 

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

How To Get Endless Hot Water Without Electricity


 

 

How To Get Endless Hot Water Without Electricity

 

Having hot water can make all of the difference in being comfortable.  If you have a rocket stove then it will be easy to have an endless supply of hot water.






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