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    Merry Christmas & A Word about Perseverance through Trials

    December 18, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Daisy, Erin, Austin, Ryan, Charlie, Tyler, Steve & Cody  It's been one year since “the series of unending crises" began for our family. One year ago, our upstairs hot water heater sprung a massive leak that woke us up at 2 am to 2 stories full of water. We moved out into a hotel, then into a rental home for 6 months while our home was renovated. In February, … [Read more...]

    What’s Trending on Instagram

    August 29, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I thought it would be fun to share what photos and videos are trending on our Instagram profiles once a month! These are your current favorites.  Are you following all of our accounts? Check out $5 Dinners, Instant Pot Dinners, FreezEasy, Make Ahead Freezer Meals, Vonnie App, Intentional Bites Planner,Erin Chase and WhisKidCooks IG Accounts. We would LOVE to feature … [Read more...]

    Best Grocery Savings Mobile Apps

    December 27, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

    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

    December 27, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

    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

    December 26, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    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

    December 21, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    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...]

    Do you know someone expecting a baby soon? Why not host a “Stork the Freezer Meals Shower”???

    February 13, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

      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...]

    Raspberry Chocolate “Tortilla Wrap” – Viral TikTok Trend Valentine’s Dessert

    January 15, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    When a new trend goes viral on TikTok just before Valentine's Day, you make these Raspberry Chocolate "Tortilla Wraps!" About a week ago, a new "tortilla wrap" - which is a not-so-fancy way to say folded quesadilla - went crazy on TikTok and, just like that, it's the latest food craze online. It's pretty simple....and after you see how it works, you'll wonder why you've … [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...]

    The One Hack that Will Transform Your Cleaning Routine (and Attitude) in 2021

    January 12, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Hacks and Tips for Striking the Right Balance of Clean and Convenience in Your Routines As we turn this corner into a new year, a question about cleaning that keeps coming up in conversations is "how much is too much?"  How often should I be disinfecting?! How much bleach is too much?!  I'm going to break this all down for you below. The pendulum certainly … [Read more...]

    Valentine’s Day: Family Charcuterie Board & Game Night

    January 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Trying to come up with something special for Valentine's Day?! Show your love by creating a pretty food board and pulling out some new games for a fun family night!  Staying home on Valentine's Day is what all the cool kids are doing. And by cool kids, I mean me and my family :) I'm spending what I WOULD be spending on a night out for two, on a charcuterie board and … [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...]

    Fiesta Sloppy Joes

    January 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Fiesta Sloppy Joes are the messy sandwiches we all love, with a fun pop of color! (and veggies!!) Get a lovely flavor balance and little extra pop of sweet from the red bell peppers. I'm naming these "Fiesta" Sloppy Joes because they are bright and colorful, both in looks and flavor.  The red, green, and yellow remind me of the "Fiesta" season that we celebrate here in … [Read more...]

    Ravioli with Caramelized Onions and Parmesan

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

    Need something besides marinara or alfredo for your next pasta night?! Make this scrumptious "base" and toss with your favorite filled or non-filled pasta! I am OBSESSED with this new "base" for a pasta dish. First, you caramelize sliced onions in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar with a pinch of sugar. Once they are caramelized, you pour in some heavy cream and then some … [Read more...]

    Top Searched Recipes in 2020

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    These are THE most searched recipes of 2020! Did you search for any of these? Have you tried any of them yet? If not, save a few to try in the new year! Google released a list of the most searched recipes for 2020. I know, I know. But if anything good came of this year, it's these recipes. Because these recipes reflect people getting back into their kitchens, making … [Read more...]

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