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Back to School Lunch Week Recap

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

It’s all the great lunch time ideas from “Back to School Lunch Week” in one place… Organization and Time Saving Tips Lunch Packing Drawer Grab n Go Snack Stations Magnetic Lunch Charts Printable Lunchbox Planner Printable Lunchbox Notes Freezer Sandwiches Sandwich and Cookie Cutter Deals How to Store Cookie Cutters Grab and Go Snacks Lunchbox [...]

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Lunch Packing Drawer – Time Saving Tip

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 15, 2011

Streamline the packing a lunch process with a lunch packing drawer…

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Ripening and Harvesting – Square Foot Gardening Update

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on July 23, 2011

The latest on what’s happening in the $5 Dinners SFG! Find out what’s growing, what’s not, and what critters we’re dealing with this week!

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The Summertime Pantry Challenge continues…

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After all the chocolate and brownies as the past few desserts, I thought it might be time for some ‘dessert of the month detox’…

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix – Kitchen Shortcut

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 14, 2011

This homemade mix costs a fraction of what you would pay for a packet at the store, and makes twice as much!

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Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies – An Indulgent Snack

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 23, 2011

Oh dear me. Chocolate Chip Cookies will never, ever, no never, be the same!

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Shredded Beef Sandwiches with Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 18, 2011

One day there’s a dusting of snow on the ground and the next we are swinging at the park in our t-shirts. It’s during these times that it’s tough to plan what to eat. But I’ve got an idea for you…

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St. Patrick’s Day “Green” Smoothies

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 15, 2011

I find great comfort in knowing that I can get a glassful of nutrients that is filled with deliciousness!

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Macaroni and Cheese – 5 Ways

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 2, 2011

Macaroni and Cheese…a kid favorite for sure!  But why can’t it be an adult favorite?!  With just a little sprucing up, it sure can be! I remember my mom making “the blue box” and mixing in peas and tuna. It was the “all-american meal” back in the 80s.  That…and chicken cordon bleu’s from the freezer.  [...]

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