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In a past column, I talked about taking care of yourself when you’re sick. Several readers reached out and said their homes fell apart whenever they were sick. Apparently, taking that much-needed break would result in more work for them to face than if they forced themselves to press on and cook.
I know cooking from scratch can be impossible when you’re sick. Once-a-month cooking works well …

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One way to save on food costs is to create a meal plan. You don’t want to face the same old chicken every week, but it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. I tend to plan a week’s worth of meals at a time. Sometimes, I’ll have free time and plan the entire month. I keep one day open for leftovers, aka CORD (clean out refrigerator …

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DEAR SARA: What supplies do I need to freeze meals? I would like to make a bunch of meals on the weekend and freeze them for the week. What type of containers are the best and cheapest for doing this? — M.C., Minnesota
DEAR M.C.: You can find food-grade plastic and quality storage containers at thrift stores and garage sales. It’s worth the investment to buy quality containers if …

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The first tip was shared by a reader, and it seems like a good deal. Contact the airline, and ask them their policy and rules before buying vouchers on Web sites such as eBay. I called American Airlines, Northwestern Airlines and United Airlines. AA’s representative told me that the flight coupons given when you’re bumped off a flight are not transferable. But she also stated that there are …