That Makes Cents: Keeping your food fresh

Store products like cottage cheese, applesauce, and sour cream upside down. That actually creates a vacuum and they stay fresh twice as long.

Pre-made salads save time, now you can save money by making them last days longer. Just place a paper towel inside the bag to absorb excess moisture. That keeps the veggies from wilting as quickly.

Hate it when your cookies harden? Put them in a plastic bag with a slice of bread to make them moist and delicious again.

And that makes cents.

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