Spicy Pasta Puttanesque-a – $5 Dinner Challenge

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

***UPDATE: Apparently, Mr. Linky is not feeling well today, so please leave your link in the comments section Alisa shares a fabulous pasta puttanesque-a recipe with us tonight…with quite a few variations to fit all kinds of dietary needs!  This recipe is Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Sugar-Free, Low-Fat, optionally Gluten-Free / Wheat-Free, and optionally Vegan / [...]

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Vocalpoint – Coupons, Samples and more!

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

I love Vocalpoint!  I am always surprised by what I find in my mailbox from Vocalpoint!  Free Samples, Free Product Coupons, and more high value coupons!  Love it!!! If you are not signed up with Vocalpoint, go here to complete the registration to receive exclusive Proctor and Gamble coupons, samples, newsletters and discounts!

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Printable Coupons – $1/1 Nestle Chocolate Chips, and more

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

Here are some of the latest and hottest printable coupons: $1/1 Nestle Chocolate Chips (Please note: The screen will say $1/2 bags, but will print $1/1!) $.75/1 Rice or Soy Dream Milk or Ice Cream $1.50/1 Keebler Crackers $1.50/1 All Bran Crackers (Think crackers and dip for holiday parties…if you are hosting or bringing a [...]

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Pre-Order Now: The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook

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

The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook is now available for pre-orders!!! Order yours to be delivered just in time for Christmas…

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Happy Thanksgiving

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

We hope you and your loved ones have a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving!!! GOBBLE, GOBBLE -Steve, Erin and the Boys Photo by Gx9

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Sweet Potato Oven Fries

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 25, 2009

Looking for another great way to use up those UBER CHEAP sweet potatoes?!? This is a great week to buy sweet potatoes, as many stores have them priced as low as $.25/lb!!! You can also cook, mash and freeze them for use in future meals! If you’ve had your share of sweet potato pie or [...]

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe Round-Up

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 24, 2009

Here are a few leftovers recipes that I shared in a local news segment last year… This year, I thought I’d share some Thanksgiving leftovers recipes from friends around the blogosphere! Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Thanks Stephanie! Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup Thanks Ann! Easy Turkey Pot Pie Thanks Lynn! Turkey and Tortellini Soup Thanks Jessie! Slow [...]

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Turkey & Cranberry Encore Salad

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 23, 2009

Looking for another great way to use up your leftover turkey? Honestly, I wouldn’t have thought to do turkey on salad.  Not sure why…because I love chicken on salads!  And cranberries and walnuts on salad is a sure favorite of mine. So combine them all together, and it’s sure to be a winner! I typically [...]

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Thanksgiving Black Friday Ads

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 23, 2009

Are you planning on lining up outside at your favorite retailer to grab that early bird special, braving the 4 am crowds, or spending ALL day at your nearby shopping center this Black Friday?  Will you go to bed early, or just stay up all night in anticipation of the deals? Well, before you go, [...]

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COUPONS $.50/1 Driscolls Berries Coupon Thanks Money Saving Mom! **Produce coupons are RARE…and the best part about this one…it doesn’t expire until April 2010!  Match it with a sale price and you could get VERY cheap or even FREE berries! $1.50/1 Wet Ones These are often on sale for $2 or less…making them very cheap! [...]

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