reusing 1/2 gallon cartons (milk, oj, etc)

**wondergirl** · 02-18-2008, 03:54 AM

My very frugal aunt and uncle taught me this trick. Empty (paper) 1/2 gallon containers work really well for freezing. Open it fully at the top, wash it out, refill, and fold the top in flat to seal. Works especially well for soups, stews, tomato sauce, etc.

Any other ideas?

**PrairieRose** · 02-18-2008, 08:26 AM

I sometimes refill them with water and refreeze for use in a cooler instead of a bag of ice.

**bamber** · 02-18-2008, 08:53 AM

We usually use the full gallon jugs from orange juice and fill them with water to freeze. They last much longer than bagged ice and have a convienient handle when you use them.

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