It’s summer and that means coolers, ice, etc. To save time and money, I do a couple of different things instead of buying bags of ice to fill our coolers.
Freeze Blocks of Ice
I use plastic containers that I might have otherwise recycled and I make big ice cubes with them. After they’re frozen and ready to go, I let them thaw for about five minutes so they won’t be stuck to the container and then put them in the cooler. Lastly, I fill the containers again and put them in the freezer so they’re ready for the next time.
Reusable Jug of Ice
I also have an old milk jug filled with water that I can take out of the freezer and put the whole jug in the cooler to keep groceries or drinks cold. Then, I just stick it back in the freezer when I get home and reuse it infinitely.
In general, I like to use the bigger blocks of ice compared to ice cubes from my refrigerator. The bigger blocks last longer. Sometimes I supplement with ice cubes from the fridge, though.
You can save lots of money with these techniques because bags of ice cost between $2 and $5, depending on the size. It’s also a great way to reduce plastic because you’re not having to buy the plastic bags filled with ice.
What’s your favorite way to keep things cold in the cooler? Have a great summer!
~ Carrie
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We empty out our ice maker into gallon size freezer bags and store our own bags of ice in our chest freezer; plus we can re-use freezer bags over and over again. Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips with us at Love to Learn. Pinned.
Love the freezer bags idea.
Thanks!
Carrie