More Great Tips for in the Kitchen

by Nicole Humphrey | More from this Blogger

Often I am asked for tips in the kitchen, and seeing that it is one of my favorite rooms in the house (other than my scrap room), I love to share tips for saving money in the kitchen. While I have dozens of other tips that might not save money but would be fun to do, these do save money.

1. Grocery Lists

Make them. Meal plan if plausible, and if you find it difficult to meal plan, perhaps plan a list of meals you'd like to create in the upcoming week or so. This way, you don't purchase anything that will go bad before you get to eat it. Grocery lists help to remind you what you really do need more of, and keep you from impulse buying.

2. Double Up

Have your kitchen items work for you in more than one way. Here are a few ideas. First my mixing bowl doubles as a fruit bowl, but a colander might work too (plus air can somewhat circulate around it). My grater is metal, and at Christmas time (and on occasion since), I have placed a votive or tea light candle inside and put it on top. It looks very cool and the kids love it. Tie a festive bow around the handle, but be sure nothing can catch fire. If you make a lot of cakes, purchase one of those double duty items that serves as both a cake stand and a punch bowl. Some that were not designed for that, can still be turned into one by flipping the lid on end. Be sure it is super sturdy though and that there is a hole in the bottom of the glass stand for the lid.

3. Coupon Cutters

Don't clip every single coupon you see. First of all, you are not saving money if you are using coupons on products you don't normally purchase. Second of all, it makes sense to use a coupon for a new product that you would like to try, but if you wouldn't normally purchase an item like that, then don't - even if it is new and improved flavor, etc. Be sure and organize your coupons in a handy holder of some kind. This makes finding your coupons easier, which is one of those save time AND money tips.

I have dozens more tips to share with you in the upcoming months. Especially with the food prices on the rise. Keep your eyes peeled, and enjoy Mary Ann's awesome articles too.

Nicole Humphrey writes articles for the Scrapbooking Blog and for the Frugal Blog. She also guest blogs on a variety of topics. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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Nicole Humphrey is a freelance writer, consultant for CTMH and a Sr. Blogger for families.com. She resides in St. Charles, Missouri with Mike and their five children and two furbabies.

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