Party food! Both frugal and easy to make in large quantities with just three to four ingredients. This recipe I learned from my Aunt Patti, is one of the most requested. And today I’m sharing two ways to make it! Whip up roll ups with cream cheese, chopped black olives and salsa, as pictured above. [...]

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Shopping Update

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 21, 2011

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Did you know that all fruit roll-ups consist of is sugar and fruit?  I am ready to try these for my next cooking project, and I know not only will my son love them, my husband will too.  They are simple to make following this recipe from Just a Taste.

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The latest coupons, freebies and deals from your favorite restaurants…

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Do you have trouble with organization in your pantry.  I am in love with these circular carousels that rotate making it easy to find exactly what you are looking for.  To find out more on this brilliant idea head on over to Decor Chick.

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Papayas – The 411

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 20, 2011

(Please pardon the iPhone photos. My camera battery was charging!) Lechoza. Lechosa. That’s the spanish word for papaya. Pronounced “Le-cho-za.” Short e, short 0 sounds. I’d never had a lechoza/papaya until I lived in the Dominican Republic. And there, I had the three trees growing in my front yard. I’ll tell you what…there’s nothing better [...]

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Restaurant.com Gift Cards for less than $1!

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 20, 2011

90% off Sale from Restaurant.com! Plus save more with Ebates Cash Back! Use the code JOY to get your $25 Restaurant.com gift cards for just $1! And shop through Ebates and get 30% cash back…make the gift card really only cost you $.70! WOW! To get this gift card for just $.70, Go to Ebates, [...]

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Liz’s Black Forest Mini Trifles

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 20, 2011

As we prepare for the holidays, we are all so busy, this delicious dessert is a perfect addition to any celebration.

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An awesome coupon for a fabulous product! Get it before it’s gone! $1/1 Orchard’s Finest preserves Be sure to check out all the printable coupons available at Red Plum, Smart Source, Coupon Network and Coupons.com! Looking for a coupon for an item on your shopping list? Or a coupon for your favorite product? Be sure [...]

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Christmas Breakfast Casserole Roundup

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 19, 2011

If you haven’t decided on a casserole for Christmas morning, here are a few ideas for you… Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Bake Blueberry Breakfast Bake Sausage and Peppers Breakfast Casserole Slow Cooker Egg Casserole with Sausage and Red Pepper, Spiced Make Ahead French Toast Casserole Caramel Apple Breakfast Casserole Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake Caramelized [...]

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