Mango Raspberry Smoothie

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

A power punch of antioxidents plus Omega 3′s! A delicious mango raspberry smoothie!!!

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Night Out – $5 Dinner Challenge

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

I planned to be out on the patio grilling pork chops tonight, but Nana treated us to some yummy Mexican food instead!

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Menu Plan Monday – June 8

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

It’s going to be a quiet week around here. My mom is in town this week to help me take care of the boys so I can work “overtime” on the cookbook. I’ve got some great posts lined up for you!

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Pace Picante Sauce Giveaway – CLOSED

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

Growing up there were ALWAYS two thing that could be found in the pantry…at ALL times! Tortilla chips and PACE PICANTE SAUCE! (Let’s just say my dad had has a slight obsession with the stuff!) So when Pace asked if I wanted to do a giveaway, I was thrilled. For nostalgia’s sake!

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Fettucini Alfredo

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

Ingredients 1 lb. fettucini noodles ($1.14) 2 chicken breasts, sliced ($1.66) 4 Tbsp butter ($.40) 6 Tbsp flour ($.05) 3 cups of milk ($.30) 1/4 cup parmesan cheese ($.25) 1 cup frozen peas ($.44) 2 sweet potatoes ($.99) On sale for $.88/lb this week! Directions 1. In medium saucepan, cook fettucini noodles as directed on [...]

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Bargain Meal of the Week Highlights

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

Check out a few of the great bargain meals being highlighted this week…

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Spicy Black Bean Taco Salad – Gluten Free

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 4, 2009

Another great gluten free meal idea from Carrie at GingerLemonGirl… Another budget friendly simple meal to make for your family! Michael and I rely on very quick meals because we both currently work outside the home. I have an hour commute so by the time I get home it can often be after 6:30pm! I [...]

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$5 Dinners Hits “the Wire”

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

Several weeks ago I had a series of phone interviews with an Associated Press reporter the business of mommy blogging.  Well, 2 articles hit the wire and I just wanted to share them with you! The first article, “Store, brands tap into the power of frugal bloggers” ran yesterday afternoon at Washington Post.com and Boston.com (Boston [...]

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A Night Out with Yanni…His Voices…and My Girls

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

How this night with Yanni, His Voices and my girls came be..

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How to Freeze Raspberries

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

What’s a raspberry loving girl to do when raspberries go on sale for $.99/pint??? Details here…

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