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I’m a busy Momma on-the-go. My day starts at 6 AM and doesn’t end until 10 PM that night. I rely on grab-n-go foods, beverages, lunch bags, tumblers, etc. to make my life easier. After I get home I like to get food onto the …
Fresh produce…it’s something we all need to buy more of. Eating fresh is a lot healthier for us than eating canned, frozen, or dehydrated. Buying fresh produce can be expensive, so we’re all looking for ways to keep our produce fresher…for a longer period of …
I use a lot of reclosable zipper sandwich bags in my home. I use them for food prep, lunch packing, organizing non-food things, sorting and storing craft supplies, traveling, and all sorts of other things. I love that they’re clear, take up no storage space (when not in-use), and can be used for all sorts of different things.
In the past I used to buy small boxes of them at my local Dollar Tree and Dollar General Stores thinking I was being frugal and saving money. Well, I was wrong. Dang it, I hate to admit when I’m wrong! I was over-paying, that’s for sure!
Two months ago I started buying them in BULK SIZE from Amazon. I’ve been buying the Amazon Basics Reclosable Sandwich Bags with Zipper Closure. You get 300 of them in the box. Yes, you read that right, 300 bags! Price ranges from $7.50 to $8.68 depending if they’re on sale. If you have Amazon Prime, they’ll ship for FREE. Mine arrive within 2 business days every time I order them.
So, why am I telling you this? Well, I don’t want you wasting your money either! Those little boxes at DT typically contain 12-18 bags for $1.25 plus tax. Majority of the time they’re generic brand and not that great of quality.
The Amazon Basics 300 Reclosable Zipper Sandwich Bags are a really nice quality! They’re easy to open and close. Even though they’re sandwich bags, you can definitely freeze in them too. They’re not thin nor flimsy. When I use them for freezing, I like to do small veggie portions (like chopped peppers, onions, celery, carrots, etc). and freeze in each sandwich bag. Then place all of those into a gallon size freezer bag. Then I can take out exactly what I need.
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We’re big water drinkers and even though we have a filter on our entire water system in our home I wanted extra protection. We don’t believe in wasting money buying bottled water and furthermore, it’s not eco-friendly. Instead, we filter our water and fill up …
A few years ago my family converted to using silicone cups and tumblers. I have young children in the house and it has always been important to me to have non-breakable kitchen items, especially cups! We chose silicone as we don’t believe in using plasticware …
I’m a huge Tupperware fan and have been one for the past 15-18 years. I love that the majority of their products come with a lifetime warranty and those that don’t come with a limited one. I’ve always felt that their products are well-made and many last for decades with proper care. Hence, they justify the higher price points in my honest opinion.
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15 years ago I purchased my first Tupperware Vegetable Peeler and last week I finally replaced it. Yup, it lasted me for 15 years and I’m hard on my veggie peelers with a lot of use! The Tupperware Veggie Peelers are the best I’ve ever used. They’re sharp, get the job done quickly, and fit comfortably in my small hands.
As a busy Mom I really don’t have time to attend a home party and that’s okay! Why? Because I go online and find a consultant’s website or just go to Amazon to purchase what I need.
If you really want to put a vegetable peeler to the test try one out on hard-skinned veggies like a butternut squash or pumpkin. Then try it on a vegetable that you want to just remove a paper-thin layer of skin from…like a carrot or radish. A good peeler will glide through even the toughest of skin!
Check out this carrot I peeled a few days ago. I only needed a paper-thin layer removed. As you can see…that’s exactly what I got. I didn’t have to waste any of the good stuff and that waste can really add up. Heck, I spend a lot of money on our fresh produce and I’m not wasting anything! It does equally as well peeling off the skin of a hard-skinned butternut squash!
The little circle thing you see on the side of the peeler is for removing the “eyes” from potatoes. You can toss the peeler into your dishwasher for easy cleaning. The stainless steel blade is sharp and has never rusted for me. EVER.
If you’re looking for a new vegetable peeler that will last you for years and does an efficient job in the kitchen consider picking up a Tupperware Vegetable Peeler. It’s my go-to favorite!
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