Homemade


Just four ingredients. Plus one or more children equal a fun time making hot chocolate mix for gifts. At our house we abandoned store-bought individual hot chocolate packets long ago. Only because we needed more. When the temperature dipped outside, we went through about a box in a day. With this recipe and warehouse-sized containers, [...]

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Homemade Pie Crusts – Simplified

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

I learned something about homemade pie crusts recently. Most people are scared of them. And completely overwhelmed with the thought of making a homemade pie crust. Huh. Really? I want to know…are you overwhelmed by the thought of making your own pie crust? Have you ever considered skipping past the pre-made rolled crusts from the [...]

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Homemade Frozen Pizzas

by Sharon on November 17, 2011

I have been buying a lot of single - size frozen pizzas lately. My teenagers love them. I finally decided to try making my own version.  Using this recipe, you can make 8 small pizzas that are 7″ in size. These can be frozen and quickly heated later on a busy night. Or you can have them available for the [...]

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Our feeding the larger family ways will help you feed a crowd and take a break during the holidays!

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Pumpkin Fudge {Brown Eyed Baker}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 21, 2011

I have no words for this.

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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and Breads

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 21, 2011

Great tips for making your favorite pumpkin muffins or bread recipes a little healthier…

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Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats {The Stories of A2Z}

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

I volunteered to bring goodies to the boys’ fall parties this year. And I think these will be a hit!

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Homemade Pumpkin in the Slow Cooker

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

Making your own pumpkin puree in the slow cooker…

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese {Easy Everyday Eats}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 19, 2011

It is now that I wish I had a bagel in the house. I have not a one. Shame.

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Erin’s Pumpkin Chai Latte

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

And now…my sugarless version of Pumpkin Chai Latte…

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