Ugh.. I think my least favorite task to do in the house is clean the fridge. Mainly because I leave it too long and it gets nasty with a capitol "N". With that in mind I went on a little Internet journey to find tips for better organization of said beast. WOW I love when the Internet does not disappoint, I gained tons of great ideas. And some very good knowledge of the correct way to store fruits and veggies for optimal freshness and shelf life. I am filing that for a future post I think I will call "Things I wish my Mother had taught me"
I am off to Value Village in search of a couple of lazy susans. For years my mom had them in one of our cupboards at home they were great, I had never thought of them for the fridge - especially the back corners. Brilliance! I am hoping that these will not be on the "VV wish list" for long, my fridge is very much in need of this little addition.
1/2 dozen + 1 Tips
1) Set a "date & time" to clean out the fridge. Weekly is best, do not let it go past 2 weeks. The task will be much less daunting. I have done this now for a month, Monday is the day, morning is the time.
2) Turn off the fridge - why waste the energy while the door is open for the 1/2 hour - hour this task will take. (With regular clean out, time will be cut significantly, and the gagging potential drops too.)
3) Remove EVERYTHING from the fridge before you start to scrub. Drawers, and shelves included. This makes it so much easier to wash, and see anything that is hiding in the corners.
4) Scrub from the top down. All you will need is warm water and mild soap (I use whatever dish soap we are using at the time.) Do not forget to wash the drawers and shelves.
5) For really stubborn spills, set a damp cloth (warm water) on the spill for a few min to soften, come back and in most cases it wipes right up.
6) Rinse & Refresh with a mixture of 2TBSP baking soda mixed with 1 litre of warm water. Dry inside of fridge. Turn on the thermostat.
7) Do not forget to wipe down all items that are being returned to the fridge.
A clean fridge is a thing of beauty.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
B.C. Braces for hikes in food prices....
Yikes! That was the headline on the front page of yesterday's Province newspaper. Does that worry you? It worries me just a little, however it is not as scary as it would have sounded this time last year. What is the difference? Coupons baby! Yes I mean those save .50 off here and .25 off there, or the awesome BOGO (buy one get one) or even better the sought after FPC (free product coupon), that you see in stores, come in the local papers or even in the mail! Coupons, it's all about the coupons! These often neglected, and frequently tossed in the trash little bits of cash in your pocket goodness. Tossing them in the trash is insanity. Would you toss a quarter in the garbage? I think not.
So how do you make those .50 & .25 cent savings add up?
It is actually quite simple - USE them! You will be surprised at how quickly they can add up.
Use in combination with products already on sale.
Stock up when items are on sale - having a stock pile to pull from can save big time.
Be willing to wait so you can get the best deal.
Always shop with a list, mark items you have coupons for on your list so you do not forget to use them.
Be organized - keep all your coupons in one place, and attach them to your list as you shop. (a good paper clip will be your best friend)
Keep your eyes opened when shopping, coupons are often available on store shelves. Take them when you see them on the shelves at the store. You man not need the product now, but sometime before they expire you may, and likely the coupons will be gone next time you are at the store.
Know the coupon policy of the stores you shop at. They do vary from store to store.
A little planning and smart shopping will easily save you that 5 - 7%, in many cases you will save even more. My personal goal is 30%, coupon & sale savings. I working towards shaving our grocery bill from 700+ dollars per month to around $500. It will not happen over night, but it is slowly happening and that is a good thing.
5 - 7 % increase though not the best thing it simply sounds to me like the perfect time to kick up the coupon use. Happy savings.
Next up: See how far you can stretch $20.00.
So how do you make those .50 & .25 cent savings add up?
It is actually quite simple - USE them! You will be surprised at how quickly they can add up.
Use in combination with products already on sale.
Stock up when items are on sale - having a stock pile to pull from can save big time.
Be willing to wait so you can get the best deal.
Always shop with a list, mark items you have coupons for on your list so you do not forget to use them.
Be organized - keep all your coupons in one place, and attach them to your list as you shop. (a good paper clip will be your best friend)
Keep your eyes opened when shopping, coupons are often available on store shelves. Take them when you see them on the shelves at the store. You man not need the product now, but sometime before they expire you may, and likely the coupons will be gone next time you are at the store.
Know the coupon policy of the stores you shop at. They do vary from store to store.
A little planning and smart shopping will easily save you that 5 - 7%, in many cases you will save even more. My personal goal is 30%, coupon & sale savings. I working towards shaving our grocery bill from 700+ dollars per month to around $500. It will not happen over night, but it is slowly happening and that is a good thing.
5 - 7 % increase though not the best thing it simply sounds to me like the perfect time to kick up the coupon use. Happy savings.
Next up: See how far you can stretch $20.00.
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