If you, or someone in your family is lactose intolerant, it may be challenging to find lactose free choices that are great for both your taste buds and your budget. According to the National Institute of Health, it’s estimated that millions of Americans suffer from lactose intolerance and may avoid many dairy foods, such as [...]
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Are you a foodie on a budget? Here are 5 frugal substitutes for fancy ingredients. Swap and save! Asiago for Parmesan. Subbing Asiago cheese for Parmesan can save you over double what you would pay for Parmesan (typically around $5.99/lb vs. $11.99+/lb). And for more savings, buy cheese whole and slice/grate it yourself instead of [...]
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Get the E-Book 31 Days to Build a Better Spouse for just $2.99 when you use the code “5DollarDinners”, valid thru 4/6. Check out this Chore Chart Checklist (whoa…that was alotta “ch”s!) from Motherhood on a Dime. Learn more about Grocery Savings from June Cleaver, I’m Not! A big, warm thank you to our March [...]
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Every now and then I hear a story that so moves me that I just have to do something to help. This is their story. Be prepared to shed a tear. I’m moved by their journey. I’m moved by their transparency. I’m moved by the depth of their love for their children, especially their 2 [...]
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It is possible to eat healthy on a budget. You just have to do some planning and adjusting to your regular way of eating. What you put into your body makes all the difference in the world. You want to make sure that you are having nutritious, delicious food most of the time you have [...]
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Time to show our thanks to our February advertising partners! They make what I do possible…and now let’s make what they do possible. SavingOnTheEssentials.com – Meg’s got you covered on all things frugal and deals, as she sets out to equip families for a better financial future! Plenty of Thyme – Love reading Jess’ encouraging, [...]
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“I’ve come to believe that resolutions lend them failure…” From Rethinking Resolutions, my latest article on SCJohnson.com I’ll be sharing more about my 2012 plans, goals and other fun stuff next week! In the meantime, maybe you should rethink your resolutions?! Share and Enjoy
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Yesterday I shared the top 5 recipes from the One Dish Dinners website…and today I’m sharing the top 10 recipes from $5 Dinners in 2011. There is some serious yummi-ness on this list…you have got to put some of these on your next meal plan! The only particular-ness to the order of these is…well, they [...]
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Just wanted to remind you about the “what to make when” series found here on $5 Dinners! When you find a particular meat on sale at the store, or better yet, on manager’s special, and you’re not sure what to do with it…visit my What to Make When page. You’ll find a number of different [...]
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I’m so grateful to get to partner with such wonderful websites each month. I’d like to highlight a few of my favorite ideas, recipes and more from this month’s partners! How to Cut your Cable-Phone-Internet from $160 to $44 – Homemaker Hand Guide Are Coupons Worth Your Time? – Saving Cents with Sense (something to [...]












