***UPDATE: We will now longer be supporting the Grocery Coupon Matchups, as of December 31, 2018. This is your weekly (and friendly) reminder to check out the latest coupon matchups for the following grocery stores, drugstores, and big box & warehouse stores like Target and Costco...click on each link to find the current deals, coupon matchups and extra savings … [Read more...]
Drugstore Coupons and Deals – December 2018
***UPDATE: We will now longer be supporting the Drugstore Coupon Matchups, as of December 31, 2018. Every week I'll be posting the best deals and coupon match-ups for all products at the different national drug stores. Here are a few highlights, and links to the complete list of deals. Multi-Item Deals 3 Day Sale. Gold Emblem, Gold Emblem Abound Bagged … [Read more...]
What’s Trending on Instagram….December 6
I thought it would be fun to share what photos and videos are trending on our Instagram profiles every week! We have 5 - one for $5 Dinners, one for Instant Pot Dinners, one for FreezEasy, one Make Ahead Freezer Meals and our newest Intentional Bites Planner!! We would LOVE to feature your Instagram post when you make one of our recipes...simply use the below hashtags on … [Read more...]
Printable Coupons – December 2018
Save Big on Groceries with Printable Coupons! The hottest and latest printable coupons to help you save on products you need the most this week. Available right now in our TWO coupon portals: Food $1.00/2 boxes select General Mills cereals $1.00/2 Keebler Town House Crackers $1.00/1 jar Mezzetta Pasta sauce $0.30/1 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls … [Read more...]
Amazon Deals on Small Kitchen Appliances & Gadgets
I love a good deal...on food, on travel and on small kitchen appliances...and all the other things. Below you'll find the latest Amazon Deals on Small Kitchen Appliances, Gadgets and Housewares. Best Amazon Deals on Kitchen Appliances, Gadgets and Housewares Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2018 have made their way into holiday history, but there is still no shortage of … [Read more...]
Best Subscribe & Save Deals from Amazon
Check out Erin's Favorite Subscribe & Save Deals for Food, Grocery and Household Needs! 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 … [Read more...]
Prime Pantry Coupons
Did you know that you can clip coupons for items in your Prime Pantry box? The coupons change every few days and you can really save big on some items. My biggest "score" was a woman's razor with 4 refills for $1.63 after $3 coupon! There are Prime Pantry Coupons available for grocery, household, cleaning, beauty, baby and more... We have the current list of Best … [Read more...]
Amazon Coupons for Food & Grocery
Did you know that you can clip coupons for Food & Grocery Items on Amazon?! There are Coupons available for items in food and grocery, and you don't have to have Prime Pantry to use these! (If you'd like to see the latest coupons for Prime Pantry, tap here.) We have the current list of Best Amazon Coupons for Food & Grocery for you below. And without … [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...]
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...]
FREE!!! Mrs. Meyer’s Gift Set from Grove Collaborative
Did you know that you can get a FREE 3-Piece Set from Mrs. Meyer's & Grove Collaborative with your first order?! With each new customer order of $20, what you see above is FREE! I adore these products...they are always next to my kitchen sink and we have more of the hand soaps by our bathroom sinks too. We love them so much and are now getting the "refill" bottles with … [Read more...]
12 Days of Deals – Are any of your gifts on this list?!
It's Amazon's 12 Days of Deals and today is KITCHEN DAY!!! I've been hoping for 1 more great sale day on all the small kitchen appliances and this does not disappoint! Instant Pot Blendtec Blender Coffee Makers Cookware Sets Aerogarden Kitchen Stand Mixer WITH Spiralizer And more!!! Score all these Kitchen Deals and more on the 12 Days of Deals … [Read more...]
Buckeye Fudge, Holiday Entertainment Guide and How to Freezer Cookie Dough for Holiday Guest ~ Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to our end of the week recap for December 1-8, 2018! Latest Recipes Featured E-Cookbook or Meal Plan Still need help getting ready for the holidays? I have quick & easy tips and recipes for you. Nothing elaborate here in The $5 Dinner Mom's Holiday Entertaining Guide! Holiday feasts are about connecting, enjoying each other’s company over a nice … [Read more...]
Best Cookie Exchange Recipes
Headed to a Cookie Swap/Cookie Exchange this holiday season? I've got oddles of ideas for you - from brownies to fudge to cookies and more! Choose from our selection of cookies that will keep well and are sure to delight all the lucky recipients at your holiday cookie-swap party. Cookie exchanges are one of my favorite parts about the holidays. I'm not sure if it's … [Read more...]
Buckeye Fudge
Chocolate and peanut butter is likely my favorite flavor combo! Of all flavor combos! It's just magical...and I adore it...ALOT! When we lived in Ohio, I loved that there were "Buckeye Balls" everywhere - not just at the holidays. If you're not familiar, it's a ball of sweet peanut butter that is dipped in chocolate, with a little of the peanut butter showing. Once formed … [Read more...]
Crispy Cheddar Chicken Bake
This one's a crowd pleaser! Our boys loved this homemade crispy chicken - with the buttery goodness of crushed Ritz, combined with tang from the cheddar cheese, a little garlic and a punch of flavor from fresh chives. It's just a fabulous combo for chicken breasts! I pounded and slice the chicken breasts, but this same amount of crackers would work for 10-12 chicken … [Read more...]
Cheerios Christmas Trees, 12 Meals for $70 Meal Plan, High Tech Kitchen Gadget Gift Guide and How to Cut and Use Pomegranates ~ Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to our end of the week recap for November 25-December 1, 2018! Latest Recipes Featured E-Cookbook or Meal Plan Within one hour you can put together 12 meals for the freezer with this 12 Meals for $70 Meal Plan for Aldi (or any store that works for you!) I've included a video you can watch the video of the assembly process so you don’t feel alone in … [Read more...]