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Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Diapers.com – $50 worth for just $25…Shipped!

March 12, 2010

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Yesterday afternoon, just after sharing a few ways to save on diapers, I found out about Diapers.com.
And I HAD to share it…while we’re on the subject!!!
You can get quite a few brands of diapers, SHIPPED to your door, for less that $5 a box!!! Let me explain.
Sign up for an account at Diapers.com.
Add $50 worth [...]

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Beef Stroganoff

March 11, 2010

I first had the idea to make this dinner after seeing it on Brandy’s site awhile back. But we can’t do canned soups, so I made it from scratch.
Here you go.
Ingredients
About 1 lb. steak ($2.67) On sale for $2.69/lb.
1 Tbsp oil ($.05)
Salt and pepper
3 Tbsp butter or margarine ($.30) I used dairy free margarine
3 [...]

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How to Save on Diapers

March 11, 2010

Diapers. Oh diapers.
They are expensive…but they don’t have to be.
(I don’t use cloth diapers. I explain here.)
My goal, as with everything, is to pay as little as possible…and this rings especially true with diapers…as I buy them often.
I watch the drugstore circulars and the grocery store circulars to see if there are any great deals [...]

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Pepperoni Calzones

March 10, 2010

These didn’t stay on our plates very long!
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10)
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole wheat flour ($.28)
2 cups white flour ($.40)
1 tsp garlic powder ($.05)
1 tsp Italian seasoning ($.05)
1 Tbsp sugar ($.05)
1 package yeast ($.25)
1 cup spaghetti or pizza sauce ($.50)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ($.50) Using up that $.99/bag Kraft [...]

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When is Convenience Worth the Money?

March 10, 2010

Not long ago, Kathy wrote and asked the question “When is Convenience Worth the Money?”

Pre-washed Salad vs. Head of Lettuce
Make your own Spices vs. Buy Spice Mix Packets
When to make from Scratch vs. When to buy Pre-Made

You get the idea…
What are YOUR thoughts? What convenience foods do you pay a little extra for???
Photo by Dorothy

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Cranberry Pork Chops

March 9, 2010

I made this recipe what seems like EONS ago…but it really wasn’t that long ago! But at the same time, it’s been too long.
Y’all know what I mean. These kiddos of mine have turned up the dial on “time”…to warp speed. (It’s all happening too fast…they are growing up way to fast.)
Again. I digress!
Anyhoo.
Made this [...]

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Kroger Shopping Trip – New Mr. Linky Feature

March 9, 2010

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The $5 Dinner Challenge EVENT

March 8, 2010

That’s right.
“A buffet of $5 Dinners”…
The $5 Dinner Challenge has become an EVENT!!!
Dawn from Arlington, TX wrote and shared the following,
We had a great time, all the dishes were delicious, and of course, they were all under $5! Seven of us learned that with some minor adjustments, we could adapt some of our favorite recipes [...]

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Printable Coupons – Yoplait Greek Yogurt, Dial, Red Gold Tomatoes

March 8, 2010

Greek Yogurt seems to be the latest “yogurt craze”…so here’s a coupon if you want to give it a try! Plus a few others to check out…
$1/1 Dial Body Wash, Bar or Liquid Hand Soap (The handsoap OFTEN on sale for $1…making it free with this coupon! Keep an eye out…and match with sale price [...]

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