Wednesday Tip Day: Storage of Produce

My instinct tells me to put my fruits and veggies in the fridge, but that's not always the best way to store produce.

Bananas- Store on a separate plate in a cool dry place.  The low temperatures of the fridge speed up spoilage.
Cucumbers- Store in a plastic shopping bag.  The fridge makes them watery.
Potatoes- The fridge causes the starch to turn into sugar and they will be too sweet once cooked.
Tomatoes- Keep in a spot away from windows.  The cool air of the fridge dulls the flavor and increases acidity.

Source: November Family Circle Magazine

What other tips to you use for storing produce?

Adams Deals 3/8/11-3/10/11--cheap strawberries!

99c/lb- Green Beans

2/$3- 1lb boxes Strawberries (must buy 2)

For the full ad visit Adams' website!

Shopping Round-Up wk ending 3/4/11----ready for a breather!

It's the end of week two of Dollar Days at Shoprite and I've ready for a break!  The OOP for this week was higher than usual, but the next few weeks should be nice and low as I use up my Catalinas!

Total Spending Week 1 = $52.71

Total Savings Week 1 = $238.45 or 82% Savings

I was $61.71 over budget for February and $1.26 over in January, so I'm aiming for $137.03 for the five weeks that make up my March budget(2/26-4/1).  If I can make it that would bring my average budget goal of $40/week back into check.  That means that after this week's spending I only have $84.32 left.
I CAN DO IT! Check back in as I make my best efforts to get back in check.

Adams Farms Deals 3/4/11-3/7/11

 

69c/lb- Yams

99c/lb- Green Beans

99c/lb- Broccoli

99c/lb- Plum Tomatoes

For the full ad visit Adams website!

Wednesday Tip Day: Milk and Sweet N'Low for your Hair Coloring...

Ok, so another week where I haven't been able to get the Wednesday tip out until Friday...maybe, I should make it a Friday Tip!?

 

It's no surprise to any of us that coloring your hair at home can save tons of money, but this "old trade secret" is a surprise to me!

Protect your scalp from the chemicals in hair dye by adding two packets of Sweet'N Low and one ounce of skim milk to your coloring formula before applying. 

According to Redbookmag it works!