Read more about the article Wrap food when freezing
Frozen raspberries by Abi Porter

Wrap food when freezing

Place food in an air-tight container or wrap food well in freezer bags, freezer wrap or cling film before placing in the freezer so that the cold air does not dry it out. Try to expel any air from freezer bags.

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Read more about the article Freeze food up to the use by date
Pork Shoulders by John Verive

Freeze food up to the use by date

You can safely freeze most foods right up to the use by date, not only on the day of purchase. It’s best to freeze it as soon as you know you aren’t going to use it before its use by date.

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Read more about the article Freezing food acts as a pause button
on the barbecue by anokarina

Freezing food acts as a pause button

It’s safe to freeze almost all food up until the use by date, including meat and meals cooked from previously cooked and frozen meat, such as leftovers. Once defrosted, the pause button is off, so defrost your food as you need it – and eat within 24 hours.

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Read more about the article Freeze food multi-buys
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Freeze food multi-buys

If you are taking advantage of multi-buys or larger pack sizes (e.g. chicken breasts) you can freeze them individually in smaller bags. You can also “batch cook” (cook enough for two or more meals) and eat one and freeze some for later, to avoid waste and minimise the effort of cooking.

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Read more about the article Eat frozen food within 3 to 6 months
on the barbecue by anokarina

Eat frozen food within 3 to 6 months

Foods can be stored in a freezer for a long time without going off, but the quality will deteriorate over time. Eat your frozen food within 3 to 6 months, and check for any freezing instructions on the packaging.

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Read more about the article Wet wipes join with fat
Make your own wipes: Baby wipes, make-up removing wipes, and cleaning wipes by Abi Porter

Wet wipes join with fat

Some wet wipes marketed as “flushable” or biodegradable take months to decompose and, if you flush them down the toilet, quickly join with fat, oil and grease to create large pipe-blocking objects.

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Read more about the article Wet wipes block pipes
Make your own wipes: Baby wipes, make-up removing wipes, and cleaning wipes by Abi Porter

Wet wipes block pipes

Wet wipes, including baby wipes, make-up wipes, moist wipes, and cleaning wipes, are responsible for around half of the cases of blocked pipes from being flushed down the toilet. Avoid drain-clearance fees (around £100) by always putting them in the bin.

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Read more about the article Put dirty dishes straight into the dishwasher
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Put dirty dishes straight into the dishwasher

Don’t put dirty dishes near the dishwasher, put them straight in it; you don’t need an extra task of loading everyone’s dishes in. Turn it on just before you leave in the morning, or last thing at night, to make sure they’re always clean for when you need them.

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Read more about the article Get up 15 minutes earlier
Dirty hair by Lucia Sanchez

Get up 15 minutes earlier

Get up 15 minutes earlier than you have to. You’ll have less stress, less rushing, and a more peaceful pace to start your day. If you’re looking after a family member, get them up 10 or 15 minutes earlier too – enough to reduce the racing around.

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Read more about the article Prepare for common household emergencies
Stopcock water pipe valve by Joydeep

Prepare for common household emergencies

You can prepare for common household emergencies: water pipe leak (know where your stopcock is), power cut (torches in all the bedrooms), being snowed in (have a snow shovel), blocked toilet or pipes (plunger), being locked out (leave a key with a trusted neighbour).

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