Today's thrifty tip is to invest in an extra freezer. My freezer on top of the refrigerator is pretty small so I can't really put much in it. I love to buy in bulk when I see a great sale on meats, frozen veggies, butter, cheese, and such. I also like to cook in double and triple batches to freeze the extras in smaller containers. I know some people are worried about the costs of running an extra freezer. The one I own only runs me an extra $5/mo in electricity. The savings in stocking up on great sales and not eating out will pay for itself easily in the course of a year. I got mine on a great clearance sale (less than $300) six years ago. It still runs perfectly. We are a small family of three, but I still like to have meals ready to go on those nights we don't feel like cooking or don't have time to cook. I also freeze some of the excess of my garden or if I receive fresh vegetables from a relative or friend.
If you still think it's too expensive to own one, then ask yourself these questions.
How much could I save in a week if I had a nice frozen meal to cook instead of eating out?
How much savings did I lose because I couldn't take full advantage of a great sale?
How much could I save on fresh fruits and vegetables I could grow myself to freeze?
How can you not afford an extra freezer?
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I read recently that one of the few consumer items that's selling well in this damaged economy is large freezers; families buy in bulk, prepare meals in advance and freeze them for later.
I would love to have an extra freezer...but I need more room!
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Great tip! I've really been thinking about getting another freezer I hate having to cram everything in the small one!
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Having an extra freezer is a must...unfortunately I don't have space right now for another freezer. In my next house (my dream house) I'll definitely have a big freezer with plenty of room to hold my great scores from Costco!
Great tip.
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ITA. We got one a year or so ago and I absolutely love it. Especially when food (meat, froz. veggies, turkeys) is on sale.
We were fortunate enough to have a freezer donated to us from a neighbor's church. It's truly beautiful to pick up loads of stuff on sale and stow it away for a time of need ;)
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