Six Make Ahead Freezer Meals

Do you like to save time and money? Make-ahead freezer meals save time and money. I typically make a meal for the three of us and freeze the leftovers. It's always a great idea to have a few meals in the freezer for those busy days.

I recommend making extra of every meal during a full week, then you will have a full week of dinners in a pinch.

Prepping freezer meals starts with buying enough ingredients to make at least two family meals at once. 

Use nonporous containers like glass dishes, freezer bags, and those foil pans you can get 2 for $1.25 at the Dollar Tree to store your meals. Most of these recipes are delicious for up to four months.

• Herb Roasted Chicken & Vegetables Freezer Meal

Image credit Blair Londergran 

This dish is not only simple and delicious, but it's also budget-friendly when you use flavor-packed chicken drumsticks. Make sure to thaw this freezer meal in the fridge the night before to speed up oven cooking time.

Get the recipe here.

• Chicken Fajita Freezer Dinner Packets

  

  Image credit: Christine Han

  
  

Create a southwestern marinade for chicken, chop up some onions and bell peppers, and package ingredients individually for a fajita kit. I need to make this one!

Get the recipe here.

• Easy Taco Casserole Freezer Meal 

  

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This recipe you can serve with a salad, tortilla chips, or even tortillas to make a burrito.

Get the recipe here.

• Easy Make-Ahead Freezer Meal Meatloaf

Image credit One Hundred Dollar a Month

Make a few loaves at a time, and when you’re ready to indulge, just pop a pan in the oven. 

I have done this before especially when the recipe calls for 2 pounds of meat. I 

split it in half and freeze one. Easy peasy!

Get the recipe here.

 

• Tuscan Pasta Make-Ahead Freezer Meal

Image credit Six Sisters' Stuff

When making this into a freezer meal – put the noodles, sauce, and chicken into two 9×9 foil tins. Wait until it cools down a little, place foil on top, and stick in the freezer. To cook when frozen: Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until heated through. To cook when frozen but then thawed: Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Get the recipe here.

• Make-Ahead Stromboli Kit Freezer Meal

  

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Who needs takeout pizza when you can make your own Stromboli in minutes. Just prep all your ingredients and dough, freeze and assemble just before baking. 

Get the recipe here. 

Do you make freezer meals? Do you have a favorite you'd like to share? Please comment below 👇 we'd love to hear from you.

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Kelly

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When It's Time to Toss Those Household Items

Have you ever wondered when is the best time to toss those good old household items that you use day-to-day? As I was researching, I found ten items that should be tossed on a regular basis. I’m sure there are more but let’s start small 😉

1. Sponges - I love a good kitchen sponge, but did you know it doesn’t take long for sponges to become a hotbed of bacteria. They can spread germs to your hands and then to your food. Or if you have a cut on your hand, bacteria can enter your body that way. Even if you boil or microwave your sponges after each use, scientists say it’s best to replace them once a week.

2. Pillows -  Your beloved pillow loses shape and firmness over time. It also absorbs the sweat, oil, and skin cells you shed while you sleep. Trade-in old pillows for new ones every 2 years -- sooner if they’re flat, lumpy, or stay folded after you bend them in half. I wash and dry pillows a couple of times before it’s time to throw them away.

3. Toothbrush - Twice-a-day scrubbing sessions really do in your toothbrush’s bristles over time. For best cleaning results, switch to a new one every 3 to 4 months. A lot of toothbrushes come with that blue stripe that is a great indicator when it's time to throw it away.

4. Non-Stick Cookware - Nonstick pots and pans with scratches, grooves, or flaking polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) should be on your kitchenware move list. Luckily, Teflon flakes won’t hurt you if they get in your food. Still, they're a sign you’re due for something new. I just purchased a few new pieces to replace the scratched ones. I love new cookware, how about you?

5. Makeup - While products vary, a good rule of thumb is to restock cosmetics around the 6-month mark to keep bacteria at bay. Always replace makeup after you’ve used it on infected skin or eyes. This one I'm not good at all, I go through my makeup once a year and throw the oldest away.

6. Makeup brushes - Here's another one that I don't do enough and should. Wash applicators regularly with warm water and mild soap to keep them clean enough to use for a good while. Follow this schedule: once a week for tools that apply wet makeup; twice a week for eye makeup applicators. Brushes for dry makeup can go a month between cleaning. Toss them once they look frayed or worn.

7. Medications - Manufacturers are required to put expiration dates on their meds. Some studies show they work much longer than their stamped shelf life, but the best option is to keep your medicine cabinet contents current. Most expired medications will lose strength over time. When you toss drugs, be responsible: The FDA’s website can give you guidelines for what to trash, what to flush, and where to look for take-back options in your area.

8. Contact Lens Case -To keep your contact case clean, rinse it with fresh saline solution, not water, after each use. Chuck it for a fresh one every 3 months. Cracked or damaged cases make a great home for bacteria, so replace them right away. 

9. Electronics - Ready to get rid of your computer, TV, cellphone, or other gadgets? Do it right: Check with the manufacturer first to see if they have a recycling or donation program. Or call your local recycling center so your gadgets don’t end up in a landfill.

10. Extension Cords - Any sign of wear on an extension cord means it’s time to throw it out. Cracks, damage, or problems with the plug or prongs can be a fire hazard. Inspect cords before use, and don’t run one under a rug or overload it with too many appliances.

Thanks to WebMD for these guidelines.

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March First Friday Giveaway Winner IS...

 

Congratulations to Lividladybug! 

You  will receive this custom-made large tote. Coming to your mailbox soon.

Thanks to all of you that participated in our First Friday Giveaway. We will be doing it all over again in April, so stay tuned.

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March 2022 First Friday GIVEAWAY

 📣March 2022 First Friday GIVEAWAY📣

It's time for the First Friday GIVEAWAY.  All you have to do to enter is sign up to the blog using the pop-up form or on the left of the page give us your email address and comment on this blog post by answering the question of the month. You have to be a subscriber to comment. ALL subscribers are welcome to enter.😀

We’ll pick the winner randomly with a random name picker and contact them via email. Deadline is midnight Sunday and the winner will be announced Monday, March 7, 2022. One entry per person, please. USA address ONLY.

The winner of the March 2022 Giveaway will receive this custom tote from us, the Sassy Silver Sisters💮

**NOTE you may have to use the web version to enter**

Details: 

• Custom made with Sassy Silver Sisters vinyl logo
• Made of recycled non-woven polypropylene.
• Measures 13" height x 15" length x 9.5" width; Length of handle: 7"
• Features one plastic button for better storage.
• Reinforced handle for easy carry & durable use.
• Collapsible and reusable. Perfect for grocery shopping.

Now all you have to do is answer the question. Good luck 🍀 

Question of the month: 

Do you use reusable bags when shopping? 

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GIVEAWAY Contest Coming this Friday

Watch out for the latest First Friday GIVEAWAY contest coming Friday, March 4, 2022.  All you have to do to enter is sign up to the blog using the pop-up form or on the left of the page give us your email address and comment on Friday's blog post by answering the question of the month. You have to be a subscriber to comment. ALL subscribers are welcome to enter.😀

If you are already a subscriber, keep an eye on your inbox Friday and be on the lookout for our social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

You must have a USA address to be eligible. One comment entry per person, please.

The winner will be picked with a random name picker on Monday, March 7, 2022, and will be notified via email.

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Bread Slicer Review

I recently bought a new bread maker, the Frigidaire 15 Program Automatic Bread Maker from Walmart, and while searching for a new bread maker to buy, I found Amazon was advertising this collapsible bread slicer. I did a little research and discovered that majority of folks who bought it gave it a great rating.  So needless to say, I bought one. 

My first thought was when I took it out of the box is that you can cut the bread in different thicknesses. It has 4 different thicknesses: 0.59”/ 0.79”/ 0.98”/ 1.18". It stands up well after opening.

Once I had my bread ready, I held it up against the front of the slicer, took a long serrated knife, and began slicing. The slicer moved around a bit and I didn’t like that so I put some grip shelf liner under it. That worked like a charm to keep it steady. Plus you don’t have to worry about cutting your fingers.

For every slice, I took each cut slice of bread and moved it to the cutting board. 

VOILA!! I have sliced bread. It cleans up super easily just by rinsing off all the crumbs. It is dishwasher safe. It folds up nicely for storage.

It’s a great gadget and is better than slicing bread without it and cuts evenly. 

The material is made of food-grade ABS resin, non-toxic, tasteless, safe, and healthy.

It would work for other kinds of bread such as bagels, English muffins, and more.

It cost around $10 which I think it’s worth every penny. 

You can find it on Amazon, Foldable Bread Cutting Bread Slicer Guide.

There are so many bread slicers available on Amazon. I highly recommend one if you make homemade bread.

Here is the bread machine white bread recipe that is full proof, soft and delicious.

Best Bread Machine Bread on AllRecipes.

Do you make homemade bread and do you use a bread slicer?  Please comment below 👇 we'd love to hear from you.

Stay warm and sassy, 

Kelly

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DIY Laundry Room Sign

I don't have a fancy laundry room. It's in a storage area in the unfinished part of our basement. As I was cleaning up the area, I thought I would like to put a small sign just to spruce it up a bit.

Looking on the internet, I saw this cute sign (below) that caught my attention. I really didn't want to spend $20 on a little sign and then thinking about it, I thought why not make it myself.

Hobby Lobby was my first thought to find an unfinished wood sign and I was correct, they did have something I liked and it was only $2. I had everything else in my arsenal of crafts to make it.

If you are interested in making one similar, here's what you need:

• Unfinished wood sign
• Chalk paint 
• Cricut or another custom cutter
• Vinyl whatever color you would like
• Cutting mat
• Sponge brush
• Transfer paper
• Cricut Scraper & Spatula Tool

Instructions:

• The first thing you need to do is get out all your supplies and get organized.

• Paint the sign and let it dry.

• Decide what font & size you want to use on your sign.

• Use the tools to pick up the excess vinyl. Then use the transfer paper to transfer the cut words.

• Line up the transfer paper onto the sing board, make sure you eyeball it before setting it down or it may have problems getting it to come off. Use the scraper tool to help adhere the letters on the board. Pull off the transfer paper, and don't throw it away, you can use it again for another project.

• To hang it, you can drill holes on either side, attach it with some jute string and hang it on the wall or wherever you would like to put it. I decided to hot glue it to the shelf, at least for now.

Voila! You have a sign. 

The sign may have cost me $5 to make plus I had fun making it.

I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial on making a laundry room sign. Do you have a crafting machine that you use? What brand and do you use it much? We would love to hear from you.

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Kelly

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