Guest Posts


Hello fellow frugal seekers. I am Julie, the budget conscious Travel Agent with Mouse Tales Travel. As a full time stay at home Mom of two, my life revolves around getting TOP quality and the BEST value no matter what we are shopping for. When planning our very first trip to Disney World, it wasn’t [...]

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Magda’s Breaded Baked Chicken Thighs

by Jenn K on July 11, 2012

This is one of those recipes that came out of opening the fridge and seeing what needed to be used up. There were these lovely chicken thighs and the remnants of a container of sour cream, just screaming to be combined. Here is the result! These chicken thighs are so moist and delicious!  Once cooked [...]

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Summer Survival Guide, Essential Oils and Grocery Savings Tips

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on May 31, 2012

A huge thanks to our advertising partners from May! Snag this Summer Survival Guide with Calendar and Action Plan from The Confident Mom Stock up on Essential Oils…I’ve recently discovered them and love how versatile they are! Learn the One Habit that will revolutionize your grocery spending Print free coupons at Coupons.com and get Free [...]

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Lactose Intolerant? Say “Yes to Dairy!

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on May 7, 2012

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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Frugal Substitution for Gourmet Ingredients – Guest Post

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 18, 2012

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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31 Days to Build a Better Spouse Ebook, Chore Chart Checklist & More

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 29, 2012

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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17 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget – Guest Post

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 1, 2012

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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Weekly Household Planner, Clean Eating & All The Deals You Need!

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 28, 2012

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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Rethinking Resolutions – New on SCJohnson.com

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 30, 2011

“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?!

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