When freezing ground meat, flatten it before you freeze it! Every inch of space in our freezers counts, and every minute saved in meal preparation matters. One simple yet often overlooked technique that can revolutionize the way we store and handle ground meat is flattening it before freezing. Not only does this method save precious freezer space, but it also accelerates the defrosting process when it’s time to cook. Let’s dive into the practical benefits and steps of flattening ground meat before freezing.

Clever Grocery Store Bag Hack to Keep Cold Air at Bay – We all have them … a numerous amount of grocery store plastic bags. Since you cannot get out … you can use these in those cracks to help limit the cold drafty air from coming in.

DIY Stove for Power Outage – If you need to heat up water, soup or other food during a power outage, put tea lights in a muffin tin and you have a DIY stove!