Get More Out of Your Food As a kid, whenever the ketchup bottle was low, mom would magically make more appear. Het secret was really no secret at all. As they say, 'just add water.' It wasn't a solution born from poverty, rather convenience.

It appears my mommy isn't the only one who knows how to stretch a product.

Meda in Alamo, TN says: Get twice the frosting from a single container
When you buy a container of cake frosting, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You will be able to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar and calories per serving.

Dancer in Idaho says: Get more sauce for your money. When you finish up bottle of sauce (BBQ, mustard, tomato paste, etc.) that comes in a plastic bottle, cut it open and scoop out the remaining contents. You'll be amazed at how much food product actually goes to waste.

Mary in Secaucus, NJ says: Double your portion with smaller plates. Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows that portion control is a key to success. Invest in smaller plates. That way, you will be forced to eat less (or at least make more trips for seconds!).

Maybe you were on to something, mom!  ¶ 2:13 PM