Got Milk?

Sometimes I try to be frugal.... or at least save my family some money.  I've watched "Extreme Couponing" on TLC.  Sadly, we don't get the newspaper. And there aren't many choices of grocery stores in out neck of the woods.  But every once in a while I get a good deal, or at least think so.  I like to stock up on food too for our food storage.  Someday I hope to have a 1 year supply of food for my family.  Right now, I would guess we're about 3-6 months worth.  (but that's another post)  Back to my beginning thought.  The husband and I were grocery shopping Saturday and milk was on sale. 1/2 gallon for 1$.... which makes a gallon for 2$.  It's been a while since I've seen milk for 2$.... usually I get excited when milk is under 3$. (Usually it's always the 1/2 gallons on sale at Kroger Stores)

 So there I was in the milk aisle..... thinking to myself...."self, this is a good deal.  I should stock up."  Now you are probably thinking to yourself.... "Self.... how can she stock up on milk. It has an expiration date.  And milk is something you HAVE to drink by the expiration date."  Well, did you need that you can freeze milk? Yup, freeze milk.  So I bout 7 gallons of milk. Yup 7 gallons for my two person family.

Here's a links about it.
http://www.favoritefreezerfoods.com/freezing-milk.html

I pour out a little bit out before I freeze it, it will expand once frozen. Also, the husband said it doesn't deform the bottle as much if you don't screw the cap on so tight.  The milk takes about a day to defrost in the fridge.  So plan ahead. Also, because the milk was frozen, it is still good past the expiration date.  I would suggest drinking it within a few days.  Usually the smell of milk will let you know if it's not good.  But since we bought it in 1/2 gallons, it doesn't last long at all.   Like the link stated, the milk doesn't also have the same "mouth taste," but it's still milk. And it saved us some money.  So next time your in the milk aisle and see milk on sale, don't hesitate to stock up and save a few pennies.  Happy Saving!