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My Before Baby Freezer Plan | How to Make a Freezer Cooking Plan

Published February 17, 2020 Updated February 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

If there is one thing I have learned over the past 6 years and 4 babies, it is the importance of planning ahead for a new baby. When a new baby enters your family, it is a wonderful time like no other, but all your routines and schedules are thrown out the window as you adjust to your new life. It doesn't matter if it is your first baby or your fourth, everything is upside down for awhile as you adjust to life with a new baby. The best thing you can do? Plan ahead and prepare for life to be a little sleep deprived and wonderfully chaotic for awhile. I am a planner by nature and … Read More...

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8 Easy Freezer Meals with Chicken

Published February 14, 2020 Updated February 22, 2021 1 Comment

If you are looking for easy freezer meals, give these freezer meals with chicken a try. These chicken meals are easy, delicious and all freeze well - giving you a variety of chicken freezer meals to enjoy! I cook a lot of freezer meals with hamburger and chicken. These are my two main choices of meat. I have a couple with pork and sausage, but most of my freezer meals revolve around chicken and beef. Why? I think because these are two meats that are regularly on sale and there are so many recipes from which to choose! Some of these freezer meals with chicken are made from chicken that is … Read More...

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13 Easy Ground Beef Freezer Meals

Published February 12, 2020 Updated February 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

Hamburger is one of the most common meats that Americans use in meals. When preparing meals for your freezer, easy ground beef freezer meals are my favorite!  There are so many different uses for ground beef. One of the easiest ways to fill your freezer is to cook a bunch of hamburger at one time and freeze it in one pound bags. This makes dinner time so much easier when your meat is already cooked! Here is exactly how I cook and freeze ground beef for my freezer. This is one of the best and easiest ways to start freezer cooking! Once you have several bags of cooked hamburger in your … Read More...

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How to Freeze Hamburger and Chicken

Published February 10, 2020 Updated February 22, 2021 1 Comment

Freezer cooking applies to so much more than just meals. Do you know that you can freeze cooked meats to save you time on your meal prep later? I always keep cooked meats in my freezer and it makes a huge difference in the amount of time that I spend in the kitchen. Prepping meats for the freezer is one of the best - and easiest - ways to start freezer cooking. I feel like I should also add the disclaimer that meat is difficult to photograph but I do hope the pictures will help show exactly how I freeze meats! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure … Read More...

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Freezer Cooking 101 | How to Get Started with Freezer Cooking

Published February 05, 2020 Updated February 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

It is no secret that I love freezer cooking! Freezer cooking saves me time in the kitchen and money in my grocery budget. On busy nights? I don't have to worry about what is for dinner because I can pull something from the freezer that I have already made. Freezer cooking is one of the best time saver's a busy mom can have. With freezer cooking, there is no more scrambling for dinner ideas at the last minute. With freezer cooking, your time in the kitchen is greatly reduced. I know the whole idea of freezer cooking can seem overwhelming, especially if you have never attempted it before. … Read More...

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4 Simple Rules for Freezer Cooking

Published February 03, 2020 Updated February 22, 2021 4 Comments

A freezer is a wonderful tool that can save you time – and money! Freezer cooking is one of my favorite ways to save time and money. I love knowing I can stock up on sales and have the space to freeze food as I plan ahead. A freezer is a great tool and a frugal cook's best friend. If you don’t have an extra freezer, you can certainly follow these principles in your regular freezer. A freezer, in my humble opinion, is certainly worth the initial investment. When you are getting started with freezer cooking, I know it can be overwhelming so here is a quick introduction to freezer … Read More...

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