I thought it would be fun to share what photos and videos are trending on our Instagram profiles every week! We have 7 (yes you read that right!!) - $5 Dinners, Instant Pot Dinners, FreezEasy, Make Ahead Freezer Meals, Vonnie App, Intentional Bites Planner and my newest Erin Chase IG Account @IAmErinChase ! We would LOVE to feature your Instagram post when you make one … [Read more...]
Looking Forward……into 2019!
I just adore the week between Christmas and New Year's! It's a time to reflect - and look back - and look ahead. It's the looking ahead that I love best! But before I do that, I ask myself these 3 questions... What is one thing that you did this year that you're proud of? (Answer: built a one-of-a-kind learn how to cook app!) What is one mistake you made and the … [Read more...]
Best Grocery Savings Mobile Apps
Check out the Best Grocery Savings Mobile Apps! These are also Erin's favorites. (She might be a bit biased about the first one!) MyFreezEasy With MyFreezEasy, it really is as easy as 1-2-3. Get organized, choose your recipes, use the shopping list provided, and then follow the instructions to get your make ahead freezer meals into your freezer! You'll save on groceries … [Read more...]
Coupons – Print & Save Big Every Week
Save Money on Groceries with Printable Coupons! Smart shoppers can save big every week by using the latest coupons. With the growth of smartphones, loyalty programs and mobile tech, there more and more ways of getting your coupon on, but don't overlook the savings you can find through printable coupons! I love them so much - and have saved so much money with them over the … [Read more...]
Best Subscribe & Save Deals from Amazon
I'm all for convenience, when the cost isn't elevated, and that's exactly what the Subscribe & Save program is all about. You can save when you commit to the subscription of getting that product you always need (at our house, it's toilet paper!!) and seem to run out of and not notice. This program helps you not forget, and helps you not run out, and you save too! I'm … [Read more...]
Prime Pantry Coupons
Did you know that you can clip coupons for items in your Prime Pantry box? And you can save a lot of money with them too! Add in the convenience and time-savings of having your stuff delivered to your door, and it all adds up to Amazon being a terrific addition to your arsenal of strategies to save your time and money. There are thousands (yes, THOUSANDS!) of coupons … [Read more...]
Amazon Coupons for Food & Grocery
Did you know that you can clip coupons for Food & Grocery Items on Amazon?! Yep, sure can! And you can save a lot of money with them too. Add in the convenience and time-savings of having your stuff delivered to your door, and it all adds up to Amazon being a terrific addition to your arsenal of strategies to save your time and money. There are thousands (yes, … [Read more...]
Final Day to Register!!! The “Last Group Class”….But NOT the Last Online Class…
I have some exciting news for you and wanted to let you know about our next Grocery Budget Makeover class. The next (and final????!!!!!) class will be happening in April! And the registration is happening RIGHT NOW! Read closely! It's the final class, sorta. This upcoming class with be the 10th Online Class that I (Erin) have "lead live." Meaning, it's the 10th … [Read more...]
What Happened to Zaycon Fresh?! What You Need to Know and What to Do!
UPDATE on what happened to Zaycon Fresh! Zaycon Fresh has suspended operations as of Monday, June 25th, 2018. They abruptly posted a notice to their website, sharing very little details beyond that. In recent months, they've tried to push the envelope and lower prices beyond what they were able to sustain long term, in an effort to boost growth. Internally, there were staff … [Read more...]
Do you know someone expecting a baby soon? Why not host a “Stork the Freezer Meals Shower”???
Do you know someone that is expecting a baby soon? Want to give them something you can be sure they will use, something that will show them how much you support and care for them? Freezer meals are the perfect gift for new moms! A freezer meal provides nourishment and comfort when a family needs it most. It can provide them with one less thing to worry about as … [Read more...]
7 Daily Habits to Keep Your Kitchen Clean & Clutter-Free
Because a Clean, Decluttered Kitchen Creates a Calm and Peaceful Space! Yes, this is what my kitchen looks like at the end of every day. Every now and again, I’ll get a question/email about my kitchen being so clean and I wanted to share how and why I keep my counters cleared off and decluttered. Let’s start with the why. Have you ever cleaned up/out your kiddos … [Read more...]
$5 Dinners Celebrates 11 Years This Week!
That's right - $5 Dinners turns 11 this week. It was August 22, 2008 that the first ever post was shared here on the website. And we've come a LONG LONG LONG LONG way since then! It has been a joy and privilege to get to spend the evenings with you at your dinner table over the years. And to get to speak encouragement and knowledge into your world and life. And … [Read more...]
You’re Invited! RSVP NOW for the Dinner Made Easy Party!
Cross dinner off your to-do list with these back to school freezer meals. I'd like to extend a special invitation to YOU. I mentioned that I'm hosting 2 "online parties" - the kind where we work together, me in my kitchen and you in your kitchen, and we get ourselves prepared for the MADNESS THAT IS ABOUT TO ENSUE. What madness?! The back to … [Read more...]
Amazon’s Deal of the Day
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Instant Pot Salsa Beef Roast
Simple ingredients, such fantastic flavor - in large part because of the way that the Instant Pot infuses flavor as it cooks. A note about the cooking time for a roast in the Instant Pot: You'll find a variety of different cooking times for beef or pork roasts in the Instant Pot. This is because the cooking time can vary based on the thickness of the roast, as … [Read more...]
Back to School Lunchbox Ideas & Packing List Printable
Welcome to the 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas List! I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox ideas with you. You can get my favorite free printable downloads by filling out the form (down below)! Erin's Favorite Lunchbox … [Read more...]
7 Money Saving Tips for Packing Lunches
Summer has come, and is going great, but is quickly passing by! The ominous school supply ads and backpacks to fill reminders are everywhere as the back to school transition looms. In addition to the new school outfits, school supply checklists, there's also the school lunchboxes and busy weeknight dinners to think about. Sigh. BIG SIGH. We see these amazing lunchbox … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Back to School Recipes List
Freezer Friendly Dinners, Lunchbox Ideas, School Snacks, Make-Ahead Smoothies and On-the-Go Breakfasts! It's that time of year again. The craving for routines returns. The school supply shopping, shoe shopping and new clothes shopping takes over. You spend more money than you want to, even with braving the crowds on tax-free weekend. And you STILL HAVE TO FEED … [Read more...]
Back to School Savings on Amazon
The Back to School season gets expensive quickly, and we're always looking for ways to save on back to school essentials. Amazon regularly offers deals and discount codes for the products they sell. Right now they are offering a slew of discounts... 20-35% off many of the popular school snacks and cereals. You can find all the deals from this back to school discounts … [Read more...]
30+ Soft or Crunchy Lunchbox Ideas for Your Sensory or Anxious Child
If you have an anxious child or a "sensory kid" and are struggling with lunchbox ideas, you have landed in the right place. My name is Erin Chase and I am a mom of four boys. Two of them are "sensory kids" and one is an anxious kid. They are different and similar in so many ones, but one of them landed himself in feeding therapy as a young toddler. I learned so … [Read more...]