Sometimes I use a tool in the same way for years, never realizing there’s a better, more efficient way to complete a task. For example, I used to be almost OCD about scraping every last bit of whatever – strawberry puree, or bread crumbs – out of my blender before moving on to the next [...]
Entries Tagged as 'timesavers'
One Quick Tip: The Best Place to Store Garlic
May 3rd, 2013 · 4 Comments · Tips
Some people might think it’s silly to save 30 seconds, but when you’re making everything from scratch, every second adds up. Since garlic is supposed to be kept in the dark anyway, rather than keep it on the counter in a bowl or in the basement with the onions, I’ve started keeping a few heads [...]
Tags: cutting boards·efficiency·garlic·knives·One Quick Tip·organization·time management·timesavers
One Quick Tip: Don’t Wash and Reuse Zippered Bags
April 17th, 2013 · 17 Comments · Green Living, Tips
You all know I like to be “green,” right? I even offered two hundred ways to reuse stuff instead of throwing it away last week at Green Your Way. So am I really suggesting that you stop an eco-friendly habit that you probably already have, if you’re a penny pincher and earth-lover like me? Don’t [...]
Tags: dishes·efficiency·One Quick Tip·reuse·time management·timesavers·zippered bags
Eat Well, Spend Less: Saving Time in the Kitchen
October 20th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Frugality
I thought of you, dear readers, every time I cut corners in the kitchen this week or implemented strategies to save time. Yesterday 4yo Leah and I made no-bake granola bars, quinoa oat bars, 2 dozen muffins, and peanut butter cookies from Smart Sweets, all before 11:00…and I only used one bowl for the whole [...]
5 Crazy Ways I Save on Kitchen Prep Time {so we can Eat Well, Spend Less}
October 17th, 2012 · 47 Comments · KS lifestyle
I just got yesterday’s oatmeal going on the stove. No, we haven’t been waiting for breakfast for 24 hours – two-day oatmeal is one of the "shoddy shortcuts" I take every week in an attempt to save a few minutes in the kitchen. Believe me, I spend enough time there already. "Mommy, play with me!" [...]
Tags: dishes·Eat Well Spend Less·food storage·oatmeal·shortcuts·time·time management·timesavers·tips
Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Random Ideas for your KitchenAid Mixer
July 28th, 2009 · 9 Comments · Frugality, Uncategorized
My kitchen tip for this week is to think outside the box when it comes to counter space. If you have an appliance as heavy as a KitchenAid mixer, you probably store it on your countertop. Here are three tips to help you make better use of time and space: Put a dishcloth or small [...]
Tags: timesavers·tips
