How To


How to Clean Your Microwave – Kitchen Inspiration

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 4, 2011

Want a clean microwave in 5 minutes and no scrubbing?! Adrienne at Crafty Little Gnome will show you how… Also, Katie suggests using lemon juice because it will smell so much better! Is this how you clean your microwave?! (I’ve never tried it, but it’s what I’ll be doing from now on!) Photo Credit

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It’s been awhile since I shared a batch cooking plan…so long that we’ve already enjoyed all those foods and need to restock the freezer!

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Recipe Dice – Kitchen Inspiration

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 27, 2011

A great way to get the diversity flowing through your kitchen and onto your meal plan…

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Make Ahead Freezer Smoothies

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 13, 2011

Here’s one for all you Type-As, Type-A-wannabes, or Type-Bs who love smoothies!

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No Mess Veggies and Dip

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 13, 2011

Perfect way to turn veggies and dip into finger food!

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Denise’s 4 Things You Can Make With Pizza Dough

by Denise on September 8, 2011

I always like to keep some pizza dough on hand in the freezer for those nights that we just need a quick meal, but there are lots of other things that you can do with the dough in addition to making pizza! These Garlic Knots are super quick and easy, and there are never any [...]

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Slow Cooker Applesauce – Maple Sweetened

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 8, 2011

When you “accidentally” pick 30 pounds of apples, you’ve got to do something…and do it quick!

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Make Ahead Dinners in the Pantry

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on September 7, 2011

This would work perfectly for “pantry challenge weeks or months” when you are trying to get through your stockpile and use up all the goodies in your pantry.

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How to Store Cookie Cutters for Sandwiches

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 16, 2011

…set it out while you’re making sandwiches and let your kids choose which shape they want for their lunch…

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Magnetic Lunch Charts

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 16, 2011

Want to make sure that you child brings home an empty lunchbox everyday?! Let them choose what goes in their lunch and chances of this happening are much higher!

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