Some new printable coupons worth checking out: $1/1 McCormick Spice (Wait for these to go on sale for $1 for FREE spices!) $.50/1 Green Giant Steamers (These are currently on sale at my Kroger for $1.28…making these just $.28 after doubling!) $1.50/2 Men’s Dial Wash (Part of the March to Savings Promotion at Kroger) $.50 [...]

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Stretching those proteins!  It’s KEY! Proteins can be very expensive. So stretching them can help bring down the overall cost of your meal…and ultimately your grocery bill! (If you haven’t checked out my How to Spot a Great Price on Meats, now would be a great time to do that!) What I love about the [...]

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Pantry Staples List

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 17, 2010

I recently asked on the $5 Dinners Facebook Fan page what you would like to see in a “grocery shopping list” template.  And while I have a few shopping lists in the works, several of you asked for a basic pantry staples list.  So I wanted to ask everyone for help in creating an Pantry [...]

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Sesame Chicken Stir-fry

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 16, 2010

SPLURGE ALERT!!! CONVENIENCE FOOD ALERT!!! (BTW I have loved hearing your do’s and don’t’s when it comes to convenience foods!) It was one of those days.  It started too early. It was filled with distractions. And a few schedule changes. And it left me in no mood to cook.  Y’all have those days too, right? [...]

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Kroger Shopping Trip – March 15

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 16, 2010

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Lentil Casserole – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 15, 2010

Tonight’s simple, filling and frugal meal ideas come from Tara!  Love that you can the simple instructions for the Lentil Casserole..and seems like a no fuss dinner, as long as you remember to get it into the oven in time!  And can’t beat the variations of the black bean burritos…soft shell, hard shell or over [...]

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More great printable coupons this week… $.35 Bob Evans sausage $1/1 Fisher Nuts product $.50/1 Sister Schubert’s Frozen Rolls (I LOVE having these in the freezer…my favorite “convenience” rolls!) $1.50/2 Kashi Bars $.50/1 Land o Lakes with Olive Oil $1.50/1 Soft Scrub product $1/1 Soft Scrub cleanser product $1.50/1 Soft Scrub Gel product (Thanks Free [...]

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Red Plum Printable Coupons

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 15, 2010

Here are some of the latest and hottest printable coupons at Red Plum this week: $1.50/2 Kellogg’s All Bran, Raisin Bran, Frosted MiniWheats $.55 Earthgrain Whole Grain Bread $.40 Domino Sugar product, 2 lbs or larger $.50/1 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Be sure to check out all the other printable coupons available at [...]

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Menu Plan Monday – March 15th

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 14, 2010

Another Monday…another meal plan! Check out what we’ll be having this week!!!

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Gardening – Seed Freebies

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 13, 2010

These great seeds from Dinner Garden arrived in my mailbox this past week! Also, here’s another freebie for you… Sign up to the Tomatoheirloom’s newsletter get your free basil seeds. Variety package includes 3 garden size packets: 1 each of Classic Genovese, Dark Purple Opal, and Lemon Basil. ($7.50 value)  You do have to send [...]

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