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Amazon Accepting SNAP EBT on Qualifying Orders – See My Grocery Haul from Amazon!

March 30, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

SNAP recipients get amazing value, great selection, and accessible convenience on qualifying orders with SNAP EBT card on Amazon! Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Amazon. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Big news!!  This thrills me to no end, and I hope you'll join me in shouting this from the rooftops.  SNAP recipients can add their SNAP EBT card … [Read more...]

5-Ingredient Baked Ravioli

March 18, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

So...baking ravioli. Let's chat about this for a minute. I've seen a number of recipes that call for boiling the ravioli ahead of time and then baking it with the sauce. But I don't have time for that. I really don't...I'd forget that you need to do that...then I'd run out of time. (What I mean by that...is that my boys would end up having to wait an extra 15-20 minutes for … [Read more...]

Chicken Veggie Stirfry

March 16, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

This Chicken Veggie Stirfry is a fresh and easy meal to feed your family! Chicken Veggie Stirfry A simple and quick skillet/wok meal that everyone will love! 2 Tbsp canola oil1 lb. chicken breast (diced)1 red bell pepper (seeded and dcied)1 cup baby carrots (chopped)12 oz. bag broccoli florets (trimmed)1 1/2 cups teriyaki or stirfry sauce2 cups rice Cook … [Read more...]

{Free PDF Checklist!} Spring Cleaning: Must-follow strategy + must-use products!

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

Learn Erin's must-follow strategy for your spring deep cleaning, and how to tackle your spring cleaning projects with ease and speed! It’s spring cleaning time and I’m ready to help you tackle the deep cleaning and take care of those “things you clean once a year” types of projects. I want to help make your spring cleaning easy and FAST this year. And I'm going to share my … [Read more...]

ROUNDUP: Easy Easter Brunch Recipes

March 5, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

easy easter brunch recipes

Planning your Easter Brunch menu? Try one of these easy recipes! Easter Brunch is so special to us. I adore gathering around the table with my family and sharing a delicious homemade meal before we head out for "late church." I am a sleep-in-on-the-weekend kind of girl...and therefore am a regular attender of the last service available at our church. Even on … [Read more...]

Rhubarb Dream Bars

March 5, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Rhubarb? Not sure what to do with it? You definitely need to make these Rhubarb Dream Bars! My mom LOVES rhubarb anything. When I came across this Rhubarb cookbook (in a Facebook group, I think), I wanted to get my hands on one. PROBLEM BEING... They were out of print and very difficult to find.  And a friend pinged me to let me know that a small community … [Read more...]

One-Dish Penne & Ham Skillet (Step by Step Photos!)

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

Watch and See How Fast and Simple This Dinner Comes Together This one-dish dinner is going to LIGHT UP in your kitchen!  Simple ingredients. Delicious meal. Little dishes.  This is my favorite kind of dinner!  How to Cook Penne & Ham Skillet Dinner Melt the butter in large skillet with tight-fitting lid. Add the chopped onions … [Read more...]

5 Best Shepherd’s Pie Recipes

February 24, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

best shepherd's pie recipes

These 5 Best Shepherd's Pie Recipes are delicious and filling meals to add to your meal plan!  Ah, shepherd's pie. It's comforting and filling. It's a great way to feed a picky eater. You probably have a memory of the way your family prepared this dish. There's so many options to switch up a shepherd's pie recipe! Scroll through the recipes below and find a new … [Read more...]

Pasta with Tomato & Zucchini Sauce

February 24, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

pasta with zucchini tomato sauce

Dinner on the Table in 15 Minutes or Less?! Totally Possible with This Meal...If You Follow This Order! This Tomato & Zucchini Sauce is delightful over any type of pasta noodles. You can have this on the table in 15-20 minutes if you follow this order... Boil the water. Chop the zucchini and start sauteing. Add pasta to water. Add tomatoes to … [Read more...]

6 Areas to Clean to Provide Safe, Healthy Space for Your Pets

February 10, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Let's Show EXTRA Love This Year with Pats, Snuggles, and Green, Healthy Cleaning Products In our home, there's no shortage of puppy love...snuggles, belly rubs, and ear scratches...for Daisy and Cody.  Loving our sweet pups goes beyond soft, cozy crate space, ramps for the backyard (Cody needs this post-back surgery!) and daily neighborhood walks/jogs. Have you ever … [Read more...]

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