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Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Smuckers Trip

November 6, 2009

I had the privilege of spending time with these lovely ladies, and the doughboy of course, at the Smuckers headquarters in Orrville, OH., on Wednesday and Thursday.
From left: Me , Shannon, Tanya, Jenny, Nicole, Nikki, Jennifer, Mandy and Stacy, and I think you all know the Doughboy!
The invitation to join the Smuckers family was extended [...]

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Sunday Night Meetings

November 5, 2009

I’d like to introduce you to “the Hubs.” And tell you about our Sunday Night Meetings.

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Please Pardon the Dust!

November 4, 2009

Hey all!
Same great site here.  Just with a new and updated look!  I ask that you please pardon the dust as I iron things out and get things where they need to be. And get acquainted with the new theme…and how it “works.”
If you’re reading in a reader or receiving the email, please click through [...]

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#Baking Day – Part 2 and 3

November 4, 2009

The summary of my baking day this past weekend, and today! Boy am I glad that I split this up into 3 days…

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Thanksgiving – Your Plan Ahead Guide

November 4, 2009

Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the whole year.  I love every part of it…

the colors of the trees outside
the piles of leaves in the street that await the leaf sucker-upper
the rock bottom prices in the grocery stores
the insane number of coupons that are released during November
the fantastic Thanksgiving deals that can be found matching up coupons [...]

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This Week’s Giveaway Winners

November 4, 2009

I really enjoyed reading through all your ideas and ways you involve your kiddos in the kitchen, how you enjoy snuggling with your little ones, and ways to create a healthy environment with your kiddos.
Mod Mum Sling
If you are interested in purchasing a Mod Mum Sling, use the coupon code TENOFF to get $10 off your purchase, [...]

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Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

November 3, 2009

I found a jar of apricot preserves in my pantry.  And there’s not a better way to use it up than this!
I used the Apricot Chicken recipe from the Make it Fast, Cook it Slow Cookbook!
Hello, delicious.
Ingredients
3 large or 4 small chicken breasts ($2.57)
About 2/3 cup apricot preserves ($.75)
1 tsp dried minced onion flakes ($.05)
1 Tbsp dijon [...]

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Kroger Shopping Trip – November 2nd

November 3, 2009

Taking a little money from future weeks to make one last “big trip” before Baby T arrives!

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Garlic Chicken Risotto – $5 Dinner Challenge

November 2, 2009

Tonight’s guest recipe comes from Susie at Susie’s Homemade.

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CLOSED! Happy Baby Book Giveaway

November 2, 2009

Giving away the new book, Happy Baby: The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months. Details on how to enter here…

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