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

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Money Magazine printed an article featuring Erin in their April 2019 issue. The article was based on this web posting. 

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Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Watch Erin on the Today Show – sharing her recipes for Slow Cooker Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas and Citrus Rosemary Roasted Chicken!

Erin whipping up 2 slow cooker meals with Rachael Ray and Nick Lachey!

Erin’s first appearance on The View in May 2011.

Erin’s second appearance on The View in October 2011.

Erin’s first appearance on Rachael Ray in April 2009.

Parade Magazine’s Community Table Articles

  • 8 Droolworthy Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes

TV, Radio & Magazine Links

BYU Radio interview, March 9, 2015 (Erin’s interview begins at 15:51)

Food Network website feature, January 2015 – 7 Essential Ingredients You Need in Your Refrigerator

Erin HMB Cover

Cover of Happy Mommy Magazine

TMF_Cover

Cover of Total Mommy Fitness

Costco Connections Magazine

Costco Connections Magazine Fall 2014

GoodDay Sacramento (CBS Local – Skype Interview Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) – November 17, 2014

Today Show – September 11, 2014

ABC’s The View – October 21, 2011

New York Post feature – August 31, 2011

ABC’s The View – May 2011

Rachael Ray Show – April 21, 2009

(Read about my experience on RR here!)

The $5 Dinner Mom on QVC – Click on Videos

Woman’s Day Magazine – October 6, 2009 issue

KSAT12 News – San Antonio – Part A and Part B

Denver Morning News Segments

Fox19 – Cincinnati Morning Show

Fox17 – Nashville – $5 Meals…Can it be Done?!

STLMoms – Fox 2 in St Louis

AP Story written by Anne D’Innocenzio – first seen in Washington Post and picked up by newspapers across the country

San Antonio Express News and Houston Chronicle – June 24, 2009

ABC22/FOX45 Local News Coverage

WDTN/NBC2 Local News Coverage

Dayton Daily News

Mix 107.7 Radio Show – July 2010

Fort Worth Star Telegram “Spend less and eat more with these simple cost cutting tips”

Bellingham (WA) Herald Article

Also featured on local news segments in Jacksonville, FL, Buffalo, NY and Colombus, OH.

Online Press

7 Of The Best Food Blogs For Eating On A Budget – The Huffington Post

32 Amazing Websites That Will Actually Save You Money – Buzzfeed.com

25 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Cook on a Waffle Iron – Buzzfeed.com

I am a San Antonio Mom: Erin Chase of $5 Dinners – Alamo City Moms Blog

Babble Top 100 Food Bloggers – #1 in “Best on a  Budget” Category (2010 and 2011)

Top 100 Blogs for the Frugal Gourmet – Culinary School Guide

Top 100 Personal Finance Blogs – Wisebread.com

27 Pinterest Boards That Will Actually Make Your Life Better – Time.com

Top 25 Foodie Moms – Circle of Moms

10 Cheap Thanksgiving Sides That Will Impress the In-Laws – Yahoo! News

Walmart, Sandra Lee and Others Reveal Their Best Thanksgiving Dinner Savings Tips – GoBankingRates.com

Bargain Lover Mom Spreads the Savings Around – FoodChannel.com

Nielsen – Top 50 Power Mommy Bloggers List

Reward Expert – Helping Families Spend Less Money

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