Freezing Meat Without the Mess

I love finding bargains for my family, especially when the bargain includes well-priced meat. Meat is so expensive but my husband and son consider it a very important part of the meal, so I like to keep a good variety on hand. I usually shop the sale ads and buy the cuts that are about 99 cents per pound. I recently bought a tray of pork chops, large enough for 4 meals, for about $5.50. However, [+]

Save Time Prepping Coffee

I'm a big believer in working ahead to save time later, especially if it means a smoother morning. As you might know, I love my morning coffee, but I do not love fixing it sleepy-eyed. I usually prepare the coffee the night before, set the timer, and do not think about it again until the aroma begins to fill the morning stillness. In addition to prepping the night before, I streamline coffee prep by preassembling as [+]

Save Time Unloading the Dishwasher

Since we own a dishwasher, we already have a time saver. I cannot imagine washing dishes by hand 3 times a day! Because we already have this modern luxury, I think it is a good idea for me to maximize the time spent on this monotonous chore even more. I found a trick not long ago that shaved a minute or so off the time spent unloading the dishwasher. Though it is only a small [+]

Frugal and Time Saving Cornbread

By its nature, cornbread is one of the most frugal dishes you can make. The trick however, is finding a recipe that your family enjoys. While all families are different, my family thinks it is a treat when I make the following recipe. It is a lighter, cake-like cornbread. Corn Bread 1 cup corn meal 1 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup oil Mix together and pour into a greased pan. [+]