We are in peak growing season and even if you don’t have your own garden, farmers’ markets and produce co-ops are over flowing with great fresh vegetables. The problem comes when you have more than you can eat before it starts to go bad! Today I’m going to share some basic tips on how to freeze fresh vegetables so you can enjoy them all year long.
Before we jump into everything, realize that this can be very small. If you grab a deal on Squash, you can easily freeze an extra bag or two. So don’t just think this applies to folks with squash coming out of their ears!!
How to Freeze Fresh Vegetables
Blanching
For many vegetables, it’s necessary to blanch them before you freeze them. Blanching is a process where you place vegetables in boiling water for a short period of time (see times for each vegetable in our printable guide), then remove them and place them in ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Blanching helps preserve the quality of the vegetable while it’s in the freezer.
Use a stock pot to boil water. While the water boils, prepare a large bowl of ice water near the stove. Once the water is boiling, place prepped vegetables in the stockpot (it’s easiest to use a metal strainer or mesh colander to do this). Once the vegetables have stayed in the water for the determined amount of time, remove them from the pot and immediately put them into the ice cold water for the same amount of time they were in the boiling water. Then dry them or let them air dry before putting them in the freezer.
Some vegetables don’t need to be blanched before freezing—those are noted on the printable guide at the end of the post!
Canning
Canning is another option for preserving fresh vegetables. You can check out a post on canning I did a bit ago if you’re interested in that method. It’s also super easy, but freezing definitely takes less up front gadgets and containers.
Freezing
You can choose how you want to freeze your vegetables once you’ve blanched them (if necessary). The best way to freeze is either in a Ziploc bag (if you plan to use them soon) or vacuum sealing. You can buy a vacuum sealer on Amazon for about $50, but you will save much more than that in the long run, because you can also use it to vacuum seal meat that you buy in bulk.
Make breakfast easier this week! Combine two offers at this week’s Publix sale to stock up on cereal. After the eCoupon and Ibotta you’ll score General Mills Cereal for as low as 99¢.
Publix General Mills Deal (ends 7/22 or 7/23):
- General Mills Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Lucky Charms, starting, B1G1 at $4.99 ($2.49)
-.50/1 General Mills Classic Cereal, select 15.6-20.8 oz boxes, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-.50/1 General Mills Kid’s Cereal, select 9-50.5 oz, excl Loaded and mega size, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$1/2 General Mills Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Kix, Fiber One, Wheaties, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Basic 4″”, Oatmeal Crisp, Loaded, :ratio, Cereal & Granola pouches, Nature Valley Granola pouches, Publix eCoupon
(use $1/2 and Ibotta, makes it 99¢ ea.)
See the full Publix Ad for more great deals.
If you haven’t shopped the Journeys summer shoe sale, then you are missing out! Score big savings on popular styles today!
Even better, sign up for the Journeys All Access loyalty program and get $10 off $75+ and free shipping! It’s free to join!
Deal Ideas:
HEYDUDE Sirocco Alta Slip-On Sneaker – $19.98 (reg. $55)
Vans Old Skool V Glitter Skate Shoe – Little Kid – Mint – $24.98 (reg. $50)
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lift High-Top Sneaker – Little Kid – Green Envy – $29.98 (reg. $55)
This sale continues through 7/24. Shipping is free for Journeys All Access members (free to join).
See more online shopping deals!
Head over to Amazon to get a Shark AI Ultra Voice Control Robot Vacuum with a self-empty base for just $297.99! This is over $300 off, as the regular price for this vacuum is $599!
Not only is it voice-controlled, this robotic vacuum cleans in a precision matrix grid that ensures it passes multiple times over dirt and debris in your home. It empties itself and the base holds up to 60 days of debris. The base is bagless and doesn’t require you to purchase trash bags!
If you haven’t explored options with robot vacuums, this is a great model! These vacuums get visibly better at cleaning your house with each run by using smart AI technology. You can also customize your cleaning with the Shark app. This is a great deal for a normally extremely expensive item!
This item ships free for Prime members!
Here’s the Deal:
Shark AI Ultra Voice Control Robot Vacuum – $279.99 (reg. $599)
See more online shopping deals.
Head over to Amazon to score a sweet deal on Beloved Pets treats. Simply subscribe & save to get an extra 40% off your order!
There are options for both cats and dogs starting as low as $7.49 after the offers (reg. $15).
Deal Ideas:
Beloved Pet Treats – $7.49 (reg. $15)
-with 40% off coupon and Subscribe & Save
Beloved Dog Treats Sweet Potato Jerky Chicken Wraps 24 oz – $11.99 (reg. $24)
-with 40% off coupon and Subscribe & Save
See more deals for pets.
It’s a great time to stock up on pencils, even if you don’t need school supplies! Right now you can get a 12-pack of Ticonderoga Pencils for just $2.19!
This is a great deal since they are regularly listed at $5.
Deal Ideas:
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased, $2.19 (reg. $5)
Unsharpened, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Black, 12-Pack
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $35 and up.
See more online shopping.
Head in to Walgreens this week and next and get a super low price on Advil. Use an eCoupon with a Register Reweards Deal to pick up pain relief for just $3.49!
Walgreens Advil Deal (ends 7/26):
- $5 RR wyb (2) select Pain Relief Items
Buy:
(2) Advil Pain Relief, $10.99 ea.
Use:
-$6/2 Voltaren 1.76 oz+, Advil, or Excedrin 36 ct+, Walgreens eCoupon
Total Due: $15.98
Get Back: $5 Register Rewards
Submit for:
(2) -$2 off Advil or Advil PM or Advil Targeted Relief, select, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
Makes it $3.49 each
See the full Walgreens Ad for more great deals.
Here is a list of the deals from the new Walgreens ad that will start on Sunday, 7/20. Get Pampers diapers for $7 and more.
Register Rewards – Month Long
- $5 RR WYB $15 in select First Aid Products (thru 8/30)
Band-Aid, Benadryl or Neosporin First Aid, B1G1 50% off
Band-Aid Flexible Fabric XL, 10 ct, $4.49
Band-Aid Waterproof Clear Bandages, 20 ct, $5.79
Benadryl Cream, 1 oz, $5.99
Neosporin + Pain Relief Cream, 0.5 oz, $9.79
Neosporin Original, 0.5 oz, $6.49
Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream, 1 oz, $5.79
-$1 off Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, First Aid or NEOSPORIN® item, excl trial size, Walgreens (EXP 7/26) eCoupon
Nexcare First Aid, 25% off
Nexcare Waterproof Bandages, 8 ct, $4.99
Bactine Max Antibiotic & Pain Relief
-$1.75 off Bactine Max Pain Relieving Cleansing Spray, 5 oz only, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$2.99 off Bactine MAX Liquid Bandage with Lidocaine, 0.3 oz only, limit 5, at CVS, Food Lion, Walmart, Walgreens, Publix, Ibotta mobile app
-$2.49 off Bactine MAX Antibiotic + Max Pain Relief with Lidocaine Ointment, 0.5 oz, limit 5, at Dollar General, Walgreens, Walmart, Ibotta mobile app
-$1.50 off Bactine Max item, Walgreens eCoupon
-3250 points WYB (2) Bactine Max products, select varieties, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-$4.75 off Bactine MAX Antibiotic + Max Pain Relief with Lidocaine Ointment, 0.5 oz, limit 5, at Walgreens, Ibotta mobile app
Walgreens First Aid Products, B1G1 50% off
Walgreens Paper Tape (2 rolls), $4.99
Walgreens Flex Fabric XL Bandages (10 ct), $3.49
Walgreens 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, 79¢
Mederma Silicone Scar Sheet, small, $17.99
Mederma Advanced Scar Gel, $19.99
-$3 off Mederma Scar Item printable
-$3 off Mederma Scar item, Walgreens eCoupon
(use $3 off, makes it $9.99)
Cortizone-10 Itch Relief, B1G1 50% off
Cortizone-10 Itch Relief Cream, 1 oz, $7.49
-$3 off Cortizone 10 Fast Acting Itch Relief Cooling Spray, 2.7 oz, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
-.75/1 Cortizone 10 Products, select excl Cooling Spray and trial, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
-$1.25 off Cortizone-10 product, excl Trial printable
-$1.25 off Cortizone-10 item, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
New Skin Botanicals Liquid Bandage, 0.3 oz, $7.29
(buy (3), makes it $5.33 ea.) Read More→
Head to your store starting Sunday, 7/20 to find these deals from the new Target weekly ad. There are some great deals on school supplies!
Gift Card Deals
- $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Select Eye Care, Menstural Care & Pain-Relief Items (*Priced $6.99 or more)
BioTrue Contact Lens Solution, 10 oz, $11.89
-$3 off Biotrue Multi-purpose solution, Original or Hydration Plus, 10 oz printable
-$3 off Biotrue Multi-Purpose Solution Original or Hydration, 10 oz, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
(buy (3), use (3) $3 coupons, makes it $7.22 each after Target Gift Card)
Tampax Pearl Duo Pack Tampons, 34 ct, $8.99
(buy (3), makes it $7.32 each after Target Gift Card)
Tylenol Extra Strength Pain Reliever, 200 ct, $19.99
-$4 off Tylenol Adult or Tylenol Precise product, excl trial, Save 07/13
-$3 off Tylenol Adult 200-ct+, excl Tylenol Precise and trial printable
-$3 off Tylenol Adult 200-ct+, excl Precise and trial, Target Circle eCoupon
Poise Ultra Thin Incontinence Pads, 36 ct, $14.79
-$3/2 One by Poise Pads printable
-$2.25 off Poise pads, 33-156 ct, excl liners and Ultra Thin pads, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$1.75 off Poise Ultra Thin Pads, 20-144 ct excl light regular pads winged 26-ct and non-winged 28-ct, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$2.50 off Poise pads 12-ct+, or liners 44-ct+, or any Depend products 8-ct+, excl One by Poise and Impressa items, Target Circle (EXP 7/26) eCoupon - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (4) Select Personal Care Items (*Priced $3.99 or more)
Dove Beauty Daily Moisture Shampoo, 12 oz, $4.89
-$2 off Dove Hair care item, excl Men+Care, twin and regimen packs, & trial, Target Circle (EXP 7/26) eCoupon
Crest Complete Whitening Toothpaste, $3.99
-$2 off Crest Toothpaste, 3Dwhite Advanced or Pro-Health Advanced Multi-Packs, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (4), use (2) $2 ibotta rebates, makes it $2.24 each after Target Gift Card)
Monday Original Dry Shampoo, 6.7 oz, $6.99
-$1 off Monday hair care or body wash product printable
-$1 off Monday hair care or body wash, Target Circle (EXP 7/25) eCoupon
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash, 12 oz, $8.49
-$3 off Aveeno Body Wash, Bath or Scrub product, excl sizes smaller than 2.5 oz and shave printable
-$3 off Aveeno body wash, bath or scrub item, excl sizes less than 2.5 oz and shave, Target Circle eCoupon
(buy (4), use (3) $3 coupons, makes it $4.99 each after Target Gift Card)
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser, 16 oz, $11.89
-$2.50 off Neutrogena Liquid Cleanser, excl Acne Cleansers, Bars, Concentrate Refill Packs, Trial printable
-$2.50 off Neutrogena liquid cleanser, excl Acne cleansers, bars, concentrate refill packs, wipe & trial, Target Circle eCoupon Read More→
