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Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

MyFreezEasy - Save Money, Eat Healthy with Freezer Meals

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  1. JoAnn Strysick says

    December 15, 2009 at 6:00 am

    I enjoy your website and could really use the coupon binder to get more organized and have everything at my fingertips.

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  2. ruby says

    December 18, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    I really like the information on yor web-site. I am a struggling single mom of two. I appreciate people like you helping others

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  3. Marilyn Brenden says

    December 20, 2009 at 4:11 pm

    Looks like a great website.

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  4. Teri says

    January 5, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    I really enjoy reading your emails, you are an inspiration to me. I hope to gleen a lot of good information from you over the next year.

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  5. Mary Townsend says

    February 12, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    I learned about your website from We are That Family. You have a wealth of informative, helpful content. I subscribed for updates through E-mail. I am interested in a copy of your new cookbook, if the giveaway is still valid.

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  6. Misty says

    March 4, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    I have just discovered your website. I am really excited about learning more especially since I am going to back to school full time and staying at home with 3 children.

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  7. Sharon Waits says

    March 15, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Please add my email to your distribution list.

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    • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

      March 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm

      @Sharon Waits

      Done!

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  8. Julie Dunning says

    April 15, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Looking forward to receiving emails for dinner ideas 🙂

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  9. Tonya Raleigh says

    April 28, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    Would love to receive your ideas!

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  10. Tonya Raleigh says

    April 28, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Would love to receive your information.

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  11. Peggy says

    May 4, 2010 at 11:07 am

    Am interested in the dinner ideas for my family and would love to win the gift card!

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  12. Hazel Mauer says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Love your site, the garden fires my interest in trying to grow a small plot!

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  13. Katie says

    May 5, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Love your site and would really help with having a almost 3 year old and a baby on the way to have the coupon organizer to make my life a little less hectic, like I’m sure it is going to become! 🙂

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  14. a woman called Sam says

    May 6, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Or, maybe my favorite dessert is Kourumbiades (sp?) round, almond, butter, powdered sugar and flour bites that are COVERED in confectioner’s sugar. Pop one in your mouth and POUF! it explodes into TASTE. A glass of cold milk is the perfect finishing touch.

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  15. Debbie says

    May 7, 2010 at 7:12 am

    My absolute all time favorite dessert is carrot cake – what a delicious way to eat your vegetables…lol

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  16. Susan Y says

    May 21, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    $5 Dinners is a delightful sight! Would you be interested submitting an occasional article for publication on my web site (with appropriate links)? I think your content would fit very well with mine.

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  17. Susan Y says

    May 21, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    Oops, meant site not sight… but then again it is a pleasant sight too.

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  18. Barb Dawson says

    June 1, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    I would like to win necklace #8! THANKS!

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  19. Ingrid says

    June 1, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    I’m an email subscriber already. Really enjoy reading them.
    Re: giveaway – I like the circles with birthstones.
    Keeping my fingers crossed.

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  20. Amy Howson says

    June 1, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    I love the family nest!

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  21. Teresa says

    June 1, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    WOW great contest! I would go with the circle of love bracelet!

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  22. Hannah says

    June 2, 2010 at 8:58 am

    I really like the dainty initial hearts necklace!

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  23. Sherri says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    I’m ready to win!

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  24. Kim G. says

    June 8, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    I hope I win!

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  25. Jeni says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:22 am

    My husband loves Kabobs, this will be a great recipe to stick in the rotation. Thanks.

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  26. Carrie says

    June 9, 2010 at 9:00 am

    I’d love to win a coupon organizer! 🙂

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  27. Sheila D says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:43 am

    I’ve been a subscriber for a long time, but in the past month or so, have not received any emails. I looked forward to them and the anecdotes about your family. Is there a problem?

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  28. Amy Fitzgerald says

    June 9, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Hey! I am interested in the binder give away. I also wanted to thank you for your cookbook. I picked it up at the grocery store to get a few new ideas for cheaper meals but it has changed the way I shop as well. I am a stockpiler, a couponer- mostly online. I have 5 stores within minutes of each other and use that to my advantage by going into their websites and making shopping lists that can then be printed. Then I use the coupon database and other online coupon sites to match the items with coupons. I go to my first store, get money back in cash and make my other stops. I base my menus off my stock piled food not what I am shopping for that week and that is the biggest change. It is a stress reliever to not have to base the shopping off of prevously planned menus. Thanks again!

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  29. KathyJ says

    June 27, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    I and a few other friends are challenging oneanother to cut our grocery bill in half each week, to a maximum of $75. Your book inspired us! Let the games begin.

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  30. SONJA HANSEN says

    June 27, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks for your website. It is a treat.

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  31. MIndy says

    June 27, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    I love that grilling doesn’t heat up my kitchen!

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  32. Joy says

    June 27, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    I would love to have the grill. When we moved 1 1/2 yrs ago we had to leave our grill behind since we didn’t have enough room to take it. I miss grilling our favorite foods.

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  33. Gail Robin says

    June 27, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    I do what I can to save money. I love the taste of food cooked on the grill as well as the fact it doesn’t heat up my whole house!

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  34. Sunny says

    June 28, 2010 at 3:16 am

    I Love your Newsletter!!! You have helped me so much! Thank-You, Erin. 🙂
    I hope that I win, as We need a new Webber Grill!!!

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  35. Kelly S says

    June 28, 2010 at 7:05 am

    Love your website, pictures, great humor! We grill anything and everything to keep the kitchen cool in summer. One staple is foil packet potato chunks with a little butter, seasoning, and any veggies available from the garden!

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  36. Natalie says

    June 28, 2010 at 8:37 am

    I love grilling Bok Choy with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. It’s so tasty and healthy!

    Thanks for having a wonderful website to help us all save money! 🙂

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  37. Christina Griffin says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:48 am

    I love grilling Korean BBQ beef for the 4th! We also grill vegies and fruit on the grill. I’ve even grilled pizza and its fantastic!
    I would love to win a new grill. My husband caught another bbq on fire last week! Please help!

    I really love your site and your ideas are incredible!

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  38. Tara D. says

    June 28, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    Love to grill and would LOVE to win the Weber grill 🙂

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  39. Barb Dawson says

    June 28, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Grilled veggies R soooo yummy!
    THANKS 4 a very nice offer! 🙂

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  40. Cherie says

    June 29, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    Love the newsletter and the website. Wanted to enter the Weber Grill giveaway. Girls do love to grill! Fire it up!

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  41. Debbie Fick says

    July 1, 2010 at 12:29 am

    Weber’s are Grate!!!

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  42. Jennifer C. says

    July 1, 2010 at 9:08 am

    I’m a subscriber.

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  43. ming says

    July 4, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    I subscribed

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  44. Sheila Carlton says

    July 14, 2010 at 8:45 am

    looking forward to great receipes

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    July 19, 2010 at 9:19 am

    With three great danes, two teenagers (and all their friends) keeping my floors clean is a daily struggle – this looks so great!! Would use it daily.

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  46. GDavis says

    July 19, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    I sweep my floors during the week two times. On the weekend I lose count.

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  47. Patricia H says

    July 20, 2010 at 9:49 pm

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    August 17, 2010 at 9:07 am

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  49. Frank says

    August 22, 2010 at 6:52 am

    YES

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  50. stacy d says

    October 8, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    cant wait!

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  51. Barb D says

    October 30, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    I would use the price money to help pay for my membership at Health Point, and/or my Weight Watcher meetings!
    THANKS!

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  52. Michelle says

    November 1, 2010 at 9:33 am

    This is the best site. Love it!

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    November 15, 2010 at 7:35 am

    I am new to this site and Love it already!!!

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  54. Lori says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Loving $5 dinners! And I too can’t wait to get my garden started! Come on Spring!!!

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  55. Carla Roper says

    February 16, 2011 at 6:37 am

    I would love to win the herb packets…cook with herbs all the time and love gardening

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  56. Christi Wynn says

    August 16, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    I would love to win one of the Bento lunch boxes!

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    August 18, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Love the suggestions.

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  58. Kathy says

    August 26, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    I enjoy receiving the $5 Dinners emails. Lots of good ideas. Would love to win the Folgers gift basket.

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  59. paula says

    August 26, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I could use someone on hand to make me eggs benedict it would be the perfect way to improve my morning coffee!

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    August 26, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    ALready subscribed by email!

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    August 27, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I’ve enjoyed your blog so much. Looking forward to the email updates!

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    August 27, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I already subscribe by email

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    August 27, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    What enhancements would you make to your coffee routine that would make The Best Part of Wakin’ Up even better?
    I would set my alarm clock to be earlier so that I can enjoy my brew while everyone else is sleeping!

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    August 28, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    I am in need of a coffee maker replacement and a brand new Folders coffeemaker would make my morning!

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  65. Heather says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    Found out about you from a friend! Great stuff! Keeping my fingers crossed for the Lands End giveaway too.

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    November 18, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    I already subscribe by email

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    November 30, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I love this site. With a Family of 5 it is the best place to budget meals.

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    I am also new to this,,,loving it !

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  73. Heather says

    September 12, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I wonder if you have Aldi, the grocery chain, in your sights? They recently opened here in the Houston area and help me to save a lot of money!

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  74. Cheryl Long says

    September 21, 2013 at 7:11 am

    new here, but i think i am going to LOVE this…..

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  75. Linda Jillings says

    January 4, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Love this.
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  76. Sheri says

    May 25, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Thank you

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  77. April Ann says

    September 23, 2015 at 6:36 am

    I sent a friend here to find the most recent slow cooker meal plan, #9. It isn’t marked as 9. It says 3rd edition. She couldn’t find it. Why does it say 3rd edition when it’s the 9th? Is it a mistake or is there a reason. I sent her a link. She wants to make it after I told her how much my family is enjoying it.

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