Reduce Food Waste

My mom has been a huge Diet Coke fan for as long as I can remember. She also tends to stock up on Diet Coke when it is on a really good sale. The only issue when your bulk buying Diet Coke is that it actually expires quicker than other sodas! Let’s take a deep…

Pirate Booty is a flavorful snack similar to popcorn that comes in yummy cheese flavors. You can also pick up other brands of Puffed Corn made by Chester’s, Clancy’s, and even Great Value. Both of my kids as toddlers, loved puffed corn as a snack and as they grow older, they still usually love it!…

Cornbread is a common side dish to serve along with chili or soups. We also love to use it for cornbread stuffing. Making cornbread from scratch can be a pain sometimes, and it is so much easier to use a pre-measured mix. Personally, I love Jiff Corn Muffin mixes not only for the ease but…

Microwave popcorn is one of my favorite cheap snacks to have on hand in the pantry. I usually can find great deals on it throughout the year, so I usually stock up when I find a great deal. Even though I try to keep our pantry organized with the oldest stuff in front, occasionally I…

Chewing gum is one of the most popular treats or candy for a lot of people. Some use it to curb their appetite while dieting, to help stop smoking, freshen their breath after eating, or just to calm nerves. Gum can be found in small packages and large packages, and it is very tempting to…

Boxes of Hamburger Helpers are a back of the pantry staple for our house. This is something we use for nights that I have lost inspiration and just want to throw something together in one pot. While I love the ease of Hamburger Helper, I am not always a fan of the flavor so sometimes…

Sometimes during the year, Coca-Cola products go on sale for a really good deal, and I like to stock up on our favorites like the Classic Coke. One thing to keep in mind though is the expiration date. The USDA says that sodas are typically still good to drink for up to 9 months after…

As with most soft drinks, we all have that one that we love to drink the most. Dr. Pepper is one of those sodas that people love or can’t stand. In fact, for a while their slogan was “There’s nothing like a Dr Pepper” to explain their unique taste. As with any much-used item in…

Ginger Ale is a soda known by many for upset tummies, a mixer in alcoholic drinks, and just as a refreshing drink. Sometimes we buy too ginger ale much when it is on a good deal, and it goes past the expiration date before we can drink it. Is it still good to drink ginger…

Altoids are a truly funny breath mint because people are almost obsessed with them, or they can’t stand them. Most of that comes down to the “curiously strong” peppermint flavor that Altoids are famous for delivering. I have one friend that describes Altoids as the ultimate sinus cleanser and another one that thinks they burn…