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I use snack size zipper bags to make single serving size packages of snack foods such as pretzels. Since my family doesn't like brown rice, I cook a large amount and freeze single serving sizes for me. I do the same with cold cuts

- Submitted by FLICKIE13 7/5/2010 in Saving Money | 4 Comments

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ANNESYLVIA 7/12/2010 8:54:00 AM

Great idea! I do this for my children all the time for their school snacks. Why I have not thought to do the same for myself

makes total sense since I hardly ever think of myself least of all first! Thank you for the tip!

Anne

SHASUN 7/8/2010 7:12:00 AM

Just yesterday I cooked up some brown rice in my small crockpot, then divided it into smaller portions. I put several servings into the refrigerator for eating this week, and I froze the rest for future use.

ANNISSAMARIE 7/6/2010 12:23:00 PM

A single serving of rice is the size of the snack size bag? That must mean that we measure a serving after it's cooked. Is that right?

KESTRYLL 7/6/2010 12:18:00 PM

That is a great idea, I love those little baggies, they are good for lots of things!

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