Chocolate Chip Cookies – Healthified

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 9, 2009

Is it really possible to make “healthy” chocolate chip cookies? Or am I just justifying my “need” to make yet another batch???

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Saving Money on Fresh Meat, Produce and Dairy

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 8, 2009

Stephanie from Couponing101 shares a few new tricks on how to save a little extra each week on fresh produce, meats and dairy!

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How to Choose and Cut an Avocado

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 7, 2009

From the “World’s Healthiest Foods” website, “Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol…Avocados are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Adequate intake of potassium can help to guard against circulatory diseases, like high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke. One cup of avocado [...]

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Mexican Chicken Skillet

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 6, 2009

Tonight’s $5 Dinner Challenge Meal…using up leftover chicken meat to make an old favorite!

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Grocery Shopping

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 6, 2009

A quick grocery shopping recap!!!

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Menu Plan Monday – April 6

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

Here’s my plan for Easter week! And I have no plan for Easter dinner. Yet!!!

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CLOSED! Fiber One Gift Basket Giveaway

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

Fantastic gift basket from Fiber One that will help on your quest to healthier eating!!! How much fiber are you getting each day?!!?

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Chicken and Tostones

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 3, 2009

Tostones…Dominican Fries…Fried Plantains…Whatever you call them, they are good! Boys loved them too…

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Surviving Job Loss

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 3, 2009

A round up of posts and articles with great advice and information on how to cope with and survive a job loss.

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Ginger Sweet Potato Chicken Bake

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 2, 2009

The ginger, pineapple and sweet potato flavors mingle in this delightful chicken bake. Your mouth will not be disappointed!!!

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