Perhaps it’s the half marathon training and the fact that my body is just CRAVING calories! Not only am I still full-time nursing, I’ve decided to train for the San Antonio Rock n Roll Half Marathon…I think I’m burning close to 3,000 calories per day. Hence *maybe* the fourth serving of this delicious quinoa salad.

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Grocery Budget Makeover – New Diet Restrictions

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 25, 2010

Maureen writes…I’m super organized with meal planning and recipes, so we don’t keep having the same things over and over, and forget about other things we like. BUT we are still having the same things all the time and mostly because of new diet restrictions…

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Alea’s Eggplant Pizza Bites

by Alea on August 24, 2010

Last year when I saw pictures of Erin’s eggplant flowers, I resolved to grow them in my own garden…and set out to convert my husband into an eggplant lover…did these Eggplant Pizza Bites do the trick?!

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This offer is on hold. Should be available again soon. Join Colgate’s SmileTalk free membership program and gain access to over $8 in Colgate coupons!

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The winners from last week’s Birthday Giveaways have been announced…are you on the list?!

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Would you take 3.4 seconds to vote for us?! Pretty please!

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Cheesy Green Chicken Enchiladas – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 23, 2010

I had every intention of sharing my Summer Garden Ratatouille recipe tonight, but in an effort to maintain my sanity and keep myself out of the asylum… I leave you with this recipe from Rebecca.

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Kroger Shopping Trip – The Soapbox Edition

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 23, 2010

Wanna know what drives me absolutely NUTSO at the grocery store?! Find out…

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Check out the latest printable coupons for Santa Cruz products, Goya products and Reach!

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Welcome to the NEW $5 Dinners!

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 23, 2010

Welcome to the NEW $5 Dinners Friends! I’ve got some exciting new things to share and new features to highlight!

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