Chefgirl2
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Let's Brainstorm Tips for Saving Money to Share at Shows
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Discussion Overview
The thread revolves around participants sharing their personal experiences and tips for saving money in the kitchen, particularly in the context of cooking and meal preparation. Many contributors express a desire to incorporate these ideas into their shows to help others manage their food expenses.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, discusses researching recipes and tips for saving money in the kitchen, noting a focus on power cooking and budget-friendly meals.
- Another participant shares their experience with power cooking and making homemade cleaning supplies to save money.
- One participant mentions using tools like the lemon zester and juicer to maximize the use of ingredients, such as lemons.
- Another participant describes their practice of cooking in bulk and freezing portions to save time and money.
- One participant highlights the versatility of Pampered Chef products, suggesting that they can help families save money by cooking at home instead of dining out.
- A participant lists various money-saving kitchen tips, including using stale bread, freezing nuts, and making homemade broth.
- Another participant discusses how freezing vegetables can save money during winter months when prices are higher.
- One participant recounts an exercise from a meeting that illustrated the costs of eating out, emphasizing the potential savings from cooking at home.
- Another participant mentions the importance of knowing when to buy generic versus name-brand products to save money.
- One participant shares their approach to buying in bulk and using leftover meats creatively for multiple meals.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ among participants regarding specific money-saving strategies, but there is a general interest in sharing and discussing various tips and experiences related to saving money in the kitchen.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and practices without implying any official guidance or policies from Pampered Chef. The discussion reflects a community-driven exploration of cost-saving strategies in cooking and meal preparation.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants and community members interested in practical tips for saving money in the kitchen may find the shared experiences and ideas beneficial for their own practices and shows.
esavvymom
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I'm going to bump this thread...always good tips, and something worth keeping around!I just came across a few tonight that I started in another thread but will attach here (in case I need to find them again myself! 
)http://www.chefsuccess.com/f24/kitchen-tips-videos-57247/http://www.chefsuccess.com/f7/tip-how-soften-butter-quickly-57243/
)http://www.chefsuccess.com/f24/kitchen-tips-videos-57247/http://www.chefsuccess.com/f7/tip-how-soften-butter-quickly-57243/
jcsmilez
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I came across this site, I'm not sure if it covers all of your areas but it's really handy where it does! It lists the items on sale from all the main stores in your area, and then matches them with manufacturer coupons for some killer savings! Check it out! Coupons I've been looking for something like this forever!
Kelly8
- 553
I also now promote the Microfiber Towels as replacements for Swiffer cloths (especially the dishcloth size). I have two dogs who shed like crazy, so instead of continually buying new Swiffers, I just throw the towels in the laundry. They also can save money on paper towel use as well![/QUOTE]
I too love the Microfiber cloth! I use it to clean my hardwood floors with soap and water, so no more buying hardwood floor cleaner. I use them to dust-they dust amazingly and I use a lot less Pledge. I use them to clean windows and glass surfaces with soap and water-haven't bought Windex in so long! I have black appliances, and our towel takes fingerprints and smudges off beautifully! I keep one in my car so I can wipe down dashboards while waiting in line at stop lights, train tracks or at the bank, etc. It's also great in the car because if I take my dog she sheds, so I have the towel in there to clean it all. It wipes up dog hair from surfaces like a magnet!
I too love the Microfiber cloth! I use it to clean my hardwood floors with soap and water, so no more buying hardwood floor cleaner. I use them to dust-they dust amazingly and I use a lot less Pledge. I use them to clean windows and glass surfaces with soap and water-haven't bought Windex in so long! I have black appliances, and our towel takes fingerprints and smudges off beautifully! I keep one in my car so I can wipe down dashboards while waiting in line at stop lights, train tracks or at the bank, etc. It's also great in the car because if I take my dog she sheds, so I have the towel in there to clean it all. It wipes up dog hair from surfaces like a magnet!
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