Tomorrow marks the first of September…and I’ve got a plan to get me through this month!
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 31, 2009
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on August 6, 2009
Find out why I plan my meals one month at a time…and what I “plan” to make for dinner this month!
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on June 30, 2009
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on May 29, 2009
I’ve come up with another 30 days of meals…plus a few nights out for this month! Find out why…
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on April 30, 2009
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on March 31, 2009
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 27, 2009
Like I said Wednesday. I blinked. And it’s almost March! I can hardly believe it! It will be cold around here for a bit longer, so I’m trying to squeeze in a few last minute soups and stews that I’ve been wanting to try! I can’t WAIT for the grilling and pasta salad season to [...]
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 31, 2009
It’s that time again. Here’s my plan for the month of February! 2- Sweet Potato Crusted Chicken 3- Fish with Rice 4- Chicken Pot Pie Bowls 5- Cranberry Pork Chops 6- Spaghetti (I will be at Blissdom!) 7- Leftover Pork Roast (I’m still at Blissdom!) 8- Blueberry Pancakes (Made by Daddy!) 9- Cowboy Beans and [...]
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 2, 2009
I love “new beginnings”…each new year brings as we start a new year, each new month, for me, means writing a new menu plan and thinking up new and creative ways to make $5 meals. Each week brings a more detailed meal plan. And with each day, “For His compassions never fail. They are new [...]
by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 29, 2008
Well, I can’t believe it’s almost December! I am not quite sure how I am going to “squeeze in” all that needs to be done this holiday season…even with all my shopping already done! There’s Christmas cards to be made, homemade gifts to be assembled, along with holiday dinners, brunches, other fun events and much [...]


To make dinner for my family every night for $5 or less!
To prepare healthy meals using natural and wholesome ingredients!
To encourage and inspire others to do the same!