Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes – Healthified

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 18, 2009

Because I was able to get another box of raspberries for $.98 on Monday, leftover from last week’s sale, I had to get these pancakes made and marked off the “Stock the Freezer” list!  As I was making them, I kept thinking to myself…chocolate for breakfast?  Really? I wasn’t sure how I felt about that.  [...]

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Debt Proof Living Partnership

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 18, 2009

Want some more great $5 Dinners recipes…I’ve partenered with Mary Hunt at Debt Proof Living…and I’ll be sharing recipes once a month on Everyday Cheapskate!

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Zesty Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Roast

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 17, 2009

A simple, hands off meal to prepare! I love letting the slow cooker do all the work!

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How to Bake Butternut Squash

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 17, 2009

A quick guide to the best baked butternut squash ever!

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Sweet Asian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 16, 2009

Shredded chicken, mandarin oranges, chopped peanuts and celery tossed in a sweet asian dressing!

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7 Ways to Boost Your Family’s Intake of Whole Grains

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 16, 2009

Maryann, a registered dietician and www.raisehealthyeaters.com blogger, shares some excellent ways to add whole grains into your family’s diet. Are you getting enough WHOLE grains???

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Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 15, 2009

This brown rice and lentil casserole is now officially the CHEAPEST MEAL EVER MADE here on $5 Dinners!!! Find out how much…

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Kroger Shopping Trip

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 15, 2009

It’s another Mega Item Event Sale Promotion…whatever you call it…it’s a great chance to stock up on some favorite…mainly chocolate chips! Plus, a bit of an ordeal over a bag of lettuce…

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Chicken Rigatoni al Fresco – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 14, 2009

Rigatoni pasta “baked” in the microwave with diced chicken and garden fresh tomatoes, onions, basil and parsley.

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CLOSED! Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker Giveaway

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 14, 2009

This week I’m giving away a fantastic new product from Pampered Chef…the Deep Covered Baker.

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