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How to Season Hamburger Patties

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on May 17, 2013

So I might be the last one on the planet to do it this way… In the past, I’ve seasoned hamburger patties on the grill…while they were grilling. And while it works, it wasn’t going to work for me last weekend when we were having a bunch of family over for dinner. I wanted to [...]

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How to Bake Brown Rice in the Oven

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 25, 2013

Friends…I’m baking brown rice these days. For years, I’d made it on the stovetop, as that’s how I learned how to cook rice when I lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Then I discovered the rice cooker. I’ve only been using my rice cooker for a few months, but I love it. It cooks [...]

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Roasted Maple Mustard Chicken

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 20, 2013

  {Repin It!} So here’s the conundrum that I face with chicken breasts. 2 isn’t enough for our growing brood (it used to be plenty!)…but 3 is too many. (Unless all 3 boys are in a growth spurt at the same time, and that doesn’t happen often.) So 2 and 1/2 is perfect for our [...]

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Kitchen Cleaning- Kitchen Inspiration

by Kristy on December 18, 2012

Are you trying to clean your house for the upcoming holiday?  Especially the kitchen?  If so, then head over to The Kitchn to find out what the best products are to make your kitchen shine!

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Top Kitchen Tips- Kitchen Inspiration

by Kristy on December 11, 2012

Have you ever wondered what the best way to shred chicken is?  Or maybe how to make your own microwavable popcorn?  If so, then head on over to Beauty and Bedlam to check out all of these great Kitchen Tips!

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Freezer Storage Labels- Kitchen Inspiration

by Kristy on December 4, 2012

If you are a regular freezer cooker, then these Freezer Storage Labels may be the perfect fit for you!  This is a great way to keep track of dates on your freezer goods.  Head on over to Martha Stewart to find out more on these labels.

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Reusing K-Cups- Kitchen Inspiration

by Kristy on November 27, 2012

Did you know that you can reuse your K-Cups?  Not only is this easy to do but it also saves you money if you are like me and still have bags of coffee stored in your pantry or cupboard.  To find out the complete process on how to reuse K-Cups head on over to The [...]

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DIY Cleaners- Kitchen Inspiration

by Kristy on November 20, 2012

Do you make your own cleaners?  If not, are you ready to try a few and save a bundle in the process?  If so, head on over to Money Saving Queen and check out the Top 10 Homemade Cleaners along with the recipes to start making some!

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Soup Can Storage- Kitchen Inspiration

by Kristy on November 13, 2012

Are canned goods and soup cans taking up a little too much room in your pantry?  If so, then you must check out this creative solution on Then She Made.  It’s a great way to recycle cardboard plus clear up the clutter in the pantry with this Soup Can Storage!

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Stove Cleaning- Kitchen Inspiration

by Kristy on November 6, 2012

Do you always remember to clean up under your stove?  My husband is such a stickler about this he lifts the stove top up to clean it.  Over on HomeKeeping for All though, you can find an easy tip of how to clean under the stove, be sure and head over to check it out!

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