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Shift from Backward Momentum to Forward Momentum by Doing This…

February 3, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Do This One Thing to Get Yourself One Step Ahead... If I had to identify one thing that makes me as productive as I am it would be this: Forward momentum. What do I mean by that? I mean that you are consistently (not always!) moving through your day, your week, your world and your life with a forward momentum.  This means you are not: back tracking. … [Read more...]

Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs

February 1, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs is the Easy Dinner You Need in Your Life! There's just something extra delicious about turning a simple and traditional pasta dish, tossing it into a dish and baking to melty perfection! The super simple steps are: toss cooked pasta into baking dish with some flavor, then add meatballs, sauce and cheese! How to Make Baked Spaghetti & … [Read more...]

DIY Big Mac Sliders – Game Day Snacks

January 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Big Mac Sliders are Best Game Day Snack for the Family! The perfect Game Day snack that you can make at home -------- Big Mac flavor....on a little slider bun!  We don't go through the McD's drive thru very often (hardly ever, tbh)...but I do enjoy the Big Mac sauce. You can recreate this at home with a simple salad dressing!  For these sliders, I'm going to … [Read more...]

Tortellini & Vegetable Soup

January 25, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Please pass the warm, cozy comfort food...but only the kind that is quick, easy and doesn't require any cooking skills! ;)  This Tortellini & Vegetable Soup is so simple and easy...it's a matter of browning ground beef, adding soup ingredients, and letting bubble over medium heat. Drop the tortellini in, just before you're ready to eat... This warm, cozy comfort … [Read more...]

Easy Meal Planning Strategies for Anyone Who Dreads Meal Planning

January 18, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

easy meal planning strategies

Can’t Stay on the Meal Plan Bandwagon? Try This… The Problem with Meal Plans Here's the thing my friend. My guess is that you are... overthinking meal planning... are overwhelmed by the process... tired of doing this week after week after month after year... wanting to add more variety into your meal rotation, but you don't know what to try? First, I want … [Read more...]

Monterrey Beans with Cheese

January 18, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Beans & Rice doesn't have to be boring! Try this Monterrey Beans with Cheese dish for a scrumptious, filling dinner! Beans and rice. Rice and beans. It can get boring. But it doesn't HAVE to be! This recipe is bursting with flavor, has budget-friendly ingredients, is served with a nice variety of colors, and will fill up those hungry tummies in your home! How to … [Read more...]

Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

January 15, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a simple and easy treat/snack for the little people that you love!   This is how easy they are to make... Sugars and melted butter. Add those dry ingredients and mix mix mix. Once the dough comes together... Add the chocolate chips and pink, red and white M&Ms! Press the dough into the foil lined … [Read more...]

How to Rock Your Week with the Sunday Setup

January 14, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A Weekly Planning Strategy from Erin Chase to Help You Stay Focused on Your Goals and Dreams "How do you get it all done?!"  This is the #1 question that I'm asked and the answer is the following: I'm uber intentional with my time and energy. I'm a planner-planner-planner. I've used this kind of system and setup for many, many years.  It's designed … [Read more...]

Keto “Hashbrown” Beef Bake

January 7, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Ask and you shall receive! It's the KETO version of our crazy popular Hashbrown Beef Bake!  This Hashbrown Beef Bake is a FAVORITE both in our home, and around this here website.  I whipped up a Keto version using a combination of frozen cauliflower florets and riced cauliflower, in place of the shredded potatoes.  Mixing the "big and little" cauliflowers … [Read more...]

Hashbrown Sausage Bake

January 6, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

That's right! It's the breakfast version of our most popular recipe! Introducing...Hashbrown Sausage Bake! For this breakfast version, we are just switching out the beef for sausage. Now you can serve this fan favorite recipe for any meal of the day! How to Make Hashbrown Sausage Bake Brown the ground breakfast sausage. Drain if needed.  In a mixing bowl, … [Read more...]

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