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Struggling to Keep Milk from Going to Waste?<\/h2>\n

My family can never seem to guess how much milk we\u2019ll need in a week. One week, we run out in two days. The next, the extra jug sits in the fridge until it expires.<\/p>\n

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But good news\u2014I recently discovered a simple fix:\u00a0you can freeze milk!<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Freeze Milk Without Making a Mess<\/h2>\n

Start by pouring out about\u00a0one cup from a full plastic gallon<\/strong>. Milk expands when it freezes. Without the extra space, your jug could burst and leave a frosty mess in your freezer.<\/p>\n

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Best Ways to Store It<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve made room, you have two options:<\/p>\n

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    Freeze the whole jug<\/strong>, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Pour milk into ice cube trays<\/strong>\u00a0for smaller recipe-ready portions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Important note:\u00a0only freeze milk in plastic containers<\/strong>. Glass jars can crack from the extreme cold.<\/p>\n

    How Long Does Frozen Milk Last?<\/h2>\n

    You can safely keep frozen milk for\u00a0up to three months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    To thaw it:<\/p>\n

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      Place it in the fridge for\u00a024 hours<\/strong>, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      If you\u2019re in a rush, submerge the container in\u00a0cold water<\/strong>. It\u2019ll thaw in about\u00a030 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Why You\u2019ll Love This Trick<\/h2>\n

      I had no idea you could freeze milk\u2014but now I do, I\u2019m hooked! This trick saves me from:<\/p>\n

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        Last-minute grocery runs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Pouring expired milk down the drain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Feeling guilty over wasted food<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        It\u2019s also super helpful in everyday situations:<\/p>\n

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          Stocking up during a sale?<\/strong>\u00a0Freeze the extras.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Heading out of town?<\/strong>\u00a0Freeze what\u2019s left instead of tossing it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Just need a splash for coffee?<\/strong>\u00a0Use a frozen cube.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Give It a Try!<\/h2>\n

          If your family\u2019s milk habits are as unpredictable as mine, freezing milk might just be your new favorite kitchen hack.<\/p>\n

          Now, if only I could predict how fast we go through cereal\u2026<\/p>\n

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