Anna,
Thanks for mentioning the use of lots of smaller containers. I used to have a huge collection of those and de-cluttered them because I wasn't using them. I guess it's time to start saving those again!
I already have a food saver, but have found that in order to use it successfully, anything that has liquid in it must be frozen before using the vacuum sealer or else the liquid oozes right up and the bag won't seal. I was very frustrated about my big investment until someone shared that info with me!
Jill P