The Magic of The Dry Erase Marker

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I think I have mentioned this before but my family includes some big eaters.  My husband is a big eater, my kids (although 1 and 3) can be very big eaters, and I am a big eater.  Even though we might eat more than what is technically considered a serving size we almost always have some leftovers.

I always package the leftovers up and put them in either the freezer of refrigerator depending on what it is and how much is left.  When I package the leftovers I try my best to put it in a reusable container.  (I do this as not to create excessive trash and because it is cheaper.)

Confession time.  Although my goal is to clean out my refrigerator once a week of leftover and any spoiled food it really doesn't happen that way.  Then when I am looking for a quick lunch I wonder how long has this leftover been in the refrigerator or freezer.  

My solution, since the cleaning clearly isn't happening, is the dry erase marker.  I write what the leftover is and when it was first made.  Then I clearly know if the food is good enough to still eat.  I find that I eat leftovers more often this way!  This is great as it means less food going in the trash, which I just hate.

So the next time you put leftovers away, get out your dry erase markers and get writing!