I list the contents of my freezer and post the list on the fridge door. Helps me in meal planning to use what I've already bought - I waste less food this way and save money. I tend to be an out-of-sight-out-of-mind person so seeing a list helps me not 'lose' stuff in the freezer!
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This is a great idea! I forget what's in there and when I am making dinner I look through trying to figure out what to make. I am definitely taking inventory of my freezer today. Thanks
4EBLUEJEANS7/11/2010 11:53:00 PM
I like the idea of a list on the door. Waste is costly.
SCRAPPYGRAMMY6/24/2010 6:34:00 PM
Yes, I have done it and know I should do it, but , yep, I keep falling off the wagon. I'll do it now before I shop. Thanks for the good reminder!
19MAGGIE586/24/2010 5:22:00 PM
What an excellent way to keep tabs on what is in your freezer. Thank you. xx
55WALKER6/24/2010 8:00:00 AM
yep- an uninventoried freezer is neither thrifty nor practical!
ITSAWRAP_DIMI6/23/2010 9:59:00 PM
Thanks for the reminder. I did this once and fell off the wagon but I will do this again because food is too expensive and that is a waste in more than one way LOVE IT THANKS
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