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Best Gifts for Paper Planner Girl – The Ultimate Gift Guide

October 23, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Purposeful Planner Corie Clark

  The Ultimate Gift Guide Planner Girl Edition Paper Planner Girls UNITE! There's just something about paper...and something about writing things down (so you don't forget!) and crossing things off the list (oh, to feel so accomplished!) And then you can bring in the creativity and fun with stickers and washi tape and fun pens and such. The possibilities are … [Read more...]

Cheesy Sausage Tortellini Skillet

October 22, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Is it inappropriate to just start eating right out of the skillet? Please tell me no. Because I might have done this... I was prepping this amazing tortellini meal and realized I'd forgotten to start the broccoli. This is a skillet dinner and is super quick to prepare, and in my haste and getting it going, it dawned on my that the broccoli wasn't cooking yet. So I … [Read more...]

Garlic & Herb Cod

October 19, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is a lovely (and simple) garlic and herb butter that's coated right onto the fish fillet! You could use this same butter sauce for any type of non-breaded fish fillet and it would be lovely - salmon, tilapia, mahi mahi, or whatever your fave is! We are particularly fond of salmon and cod at my house - because they are the most affordable options, as they are easy to … [Read more...]

Cheeseburger Hashbrown Skillet

October 17, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Turns out browned ground beef, potatoes and cheese isn't the sexiest thing to photograph... BUT HOLY COW IS IT DELICIOUS! I caught one boy licking his plate clean...seriously. And I adore this...and wonder and simple "meat and potatoes" skillet meal that you're gonna love! (Also, I highly recommend using a sharp cheddar cheese here...it adds a lovely flavor … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker – Multi-Cooker – Instant Pot – Which is Right for You?!

October 15, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

So..... I get this question all the time. Do I need this appliance? Or that one? What about this new Instant Pot trend? Do I really need one? The answer is "yes, if you're a busy mama like me, you need an Instant Pot." (And, what about the AirFryer...While I don't get into that in this video, I have one and it's SUPER FAST with cooking frozen packaged foods like … [Read more...]

Roasted Dijon Chicken and Veggies

October 12, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

It's a sheet pan supper! I'm making more and more of these in my kitchen, because they are so easy! And because I can sneak into the kitchen and get it going, then go help one (or all) of the boys with homework, or find a lost soccer cleat, or whatever...and then come back and dinner's about ready! Please note with this one, you do have to come back and add the green … [Read more...]

Steak Fajitas

October 10, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

LOVE ME SOME STEAK FAJITAS! Especially those made with love and care....and homemade fajita seasoning! This is one of those "everyone at the table will polish their plates" meal for the Chase family. And I don't make them often enough?!?! There's just something about fresh, sauteed peppers and onions with a homemade spice mix....it makes for such a delightful … [Read more...]

Top “Experience Gifts” for Wannabe Minimalists

October 9, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Experience Gift Guide

The Ultimate Gift Guide Experience Gifts Edition This Experience Gift Guide Includes:   Concert Tickets Memberships: Zoo or Museum Sporting Event Tickets Festival Tickets Stay-cation Behind the Scenes Tour on Vacation Special Experience or Excursion on Next Family Vacation "Live" Shows like Disney on Ice, 2-Hour Pass to Trampoline Park … [Read more...]

Gift Guide – High Tech Kitchen Gadgets

October 9, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

High Tech Kitchen Gadgets Gift Guide

The Ultimate Gift Guide High Tech Kitchen Gadgets Edition Tap each product link to learn more and get one ordered for your bestie, auntie, or favorite techy friend. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Check out the other gift ideas in the rest of our Ultimate Gift Guide series: Ultimate Planner Girl Gift Guide Best Kitchen … [Read more...]

10 Gifts for Expectant and New Moms

October 9, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

It seems like there's always a gift to buy, right? There's something about trying to find a gift for a new mom though. You really want to be sure it's something she needs, and is going to use. What makes this task difficult is that every Mom is unique and has different needs. I've gathered a few of my favorite, yet universal items to help guide you in your gift shopping. Here … [Read more...]

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