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Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Alyssa

Alyssa — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:09:16 +0000

I also make ‘ice cubes’ and then transfer to one big bag after they freeze. Works for me since I have little bitty birdies! Plus, I feel better not using SO many plastic bags!!

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Patricia Sund

Patricia Sund — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:34:10 +0000

The Zip-locs, yes. The smaller ones, I’m not so sure. But I will email to find out. Good catch.

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Katie

Katie — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:11:11 +0000

Are those food grade bags? Just wondering.

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Patricia Sund

Patricia Sund — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:49:43 +0000

I completely agree with you.

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Paula

Paula — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:39:24 +0000

Lol @ song and at pic of Chop on a silver platter!

Good tips about storing Chop. In my experience, the trick is getting ALL of the air out of the bags/containers.

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Melissa Kowalski

Melissa Kowalski — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:49:31 +0000

You mean I’m not the only one turning songs into the story of my daily grind? I LOVE this post, Patricia! I would totally have gone there with the Annie song, too. I make up songs for my kids all the time. Our male dove sings, “Whoop! There it is!” I got to get that on YouTube.

My husband is even doing it now. His latest is to turn Jennifer Lopez’s song “On the Floor,” featuring Pitbull, into “Poop on the floor.” Here’s a link in case you need to hear it in your head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4H_Zoh7G5A&ob=av3e.

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Wazeau

Wazeau — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:44:21 +0000

This is exactly what I do for my two – the first freeze is in ice cube trays, then the frozen cubes go into zip lock bags or various other reused food containers. There just isn’t any escaping the zip-lock life…

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Melissa Kowalski

Melissa Kowalski — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:43:07 +0000

Ha ha ha ha ha. Been there done that with the cubes. With the quart sized freezer Zip-locs, it’s impossible to get all the air out – at least I couldn’t. Patricia already converted me. How about snack sized Zip-locs? Funny thing is, sandwich or snack – all the place I’ve seen them, they cost the same per bag!!!

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Patricia Sund

Patricia Sund — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:06:19 +0000

Excellent idea Marcia!

Comment on “It’s a Zip-Loc Life” by Marcia K

Marcia K — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:28:25 +0000

Another option, Since I only have one African Grey, I use these little 2 oz. solo cups with a lid. http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=715476
They are easy to fill and I put a lid on and freeze. I rinse and reuse them until they get so worn that I have to replace.
I can find them at several local liquor stores. (People buy/use them for Jello Shots.) You can also buy them in bulk at CostCo and Sam’s Club.