Black Bean Soup with Corn

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 30, 2009

I just love corn and black bean salsa…so I knew I would love to have black bean soup with fresh corn cobs!

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May Menu Plan

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 30, 2009

Check out what we’re having in May…plus “why” and “how” I plan monthly meals!

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New Freebies Site

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 29, 2009

Learn about a new site with all the latest and greatest freebies!

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How to Cook a Sweet Potato

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 28, 2009

Check out my favorite way to prepare sweet potatoes! They come out super soft with a perfect sweet flavor!

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Sunshine 4 Teachers

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 28, 2009

Not sure what to get your child’s teacher this year? Don’t have a lot of money to spend? Jen from Sunshine4Teachers shares some helpful hints!

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BBQ Chicken and Cornbread Casserole

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 27, 2009

A great meal tonight…and see who else has come up with frugal and delicious recipes. Mr. Linky is UP for the $5 Dinner Challenge!

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Power of Coupons

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 27, 2009

I wanted to give you a quick example of the power of coupons.  Lately I’ve been shopping at Walmart (here’s why), but do keep up with the sales and advertised specials at Kroger.  Because its in my backyard, and well, its my favorite store! I bopped in this weekend because two of my favorite items were [...]

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Giving the Gift of Cooking

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 27, 2009

Even in tough economic times, giving the gift of food will bless both the giver and the receiver!

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Menu Plan Monday – April 27th

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 26, 2009

So, this first trimester thing is really kicking my tail. I just don’t like thinking about food and just want to eat a bowl of cereal at every meal. But, I am managing to get some fruits and veggies in too. What is it about pregnancy hormones that make you want to eat only carbs and chocolate???

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CLOSED! Dole Gift Basket Giveaway

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 26, 2009

Enter to win a gift basket from Dole, valued at $50!!!

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