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    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...]

    How to Prioritize Big Projects & Break Them into Simple Tasks

    February 3, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Cultivating the Habit of The Most Efficient People in the World - Prioritizing Tasks and How to Break Them Down A successful and productive day awaits you... ...as soon as you figure out what your top priorities are, and how to break them into smaller pieces. If I were to ask you to following... What is keeping you from accomplishing your medium to big goals in … [Read more...]

    How to Prepare for Potential Quarantine: A Practical Guide to Stocking Up

    March 10, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

    Summary You can be prepared without being a "prepper"  Do not panic and run out and buy all of this today Only purchase things you will actually use during a 6-8 week period Slowly add these extra items to your upcoming shopping trips, rather than buy everything at once and blow your budget A Practical Guide for Stocking Up on Food and Household Items, in … [Read more...]

    5 New Ways to Save on Dinner in 2020

    December 27, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Fun and Creative Ways to Save on Dinner and Groceries in 2020 If 2020 is your year to get your finances in order, the best and easiest place to start is dinner....or groceries. The grocery line item of your personal budget is really the easiest to control. It just takes a little knowledge, a little planning, and a little dinner hacking.  Saving money on groceries is … [Read more...]

    Best Stocking Stuffer Gift – MyFreezEasy’s Bag Holders!

    November 23, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Skip the Giant Mess on the Counter Top! Ever feel like you need an extra hand in the kitchen? Want to avoid catastrophic messes during your freezer meal prep sessions? If so, you need these nifty bag holders in your kitchen!! Reasons why these bag holders are awesome... Hold bags open while you fill them up Quart AND Gallon size bags Fold FLAT (aka you … [Read more...]

    The BEST Back to School Freezer Meals!!!

    July 19, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Save yourself from some of the back to school blues with a freezer full of family approved meals!! I have pulled together some family favorites and some favorites from our MyFreezEasy members, so I could provide the BEST back to school freezer meals list! Back to school is a busy time. After the clothes, shoes, supplies, forms, and orientations - chances are the last thing … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Balsamic & Brown Sugar Pulled Pork

    June 26, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This is pulled pork heaven right here. Better than my favorite BBQ joint. I think it's the sweet and tangy from the brown sugar and the balsamic. So so so delicious! Enjoy!!!   Instant Pot Balsamic & Brown Sugar Pulled Pork Scrumptious and easy recipe for Instant Pot Pulled Pork - made with balsamic and brown sugar! 2 lb pork roast1/2 cup hot … [Read more...]

    100 Days of Summer Freezer Meals with MyFreezEasy

    May 1, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    Looking for a simple dinner solution to get you through the summer? In the past we've done "31 Days" series about different kinds of meals and recipes. And if you loved those series, you will DOUBLE LOVE this from MyFreezEasy!  MyFreezEasy.com is my freezer cooking program and it's designed and set up to help make the dinner hour smoother and easier. Before I lose you, … [Read more...]

    Do you struggle to get dinner on the table every night?

    April 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

      Oh, dinner. It’s an every night thing. Those precious creatures that live in your home like to eat every. single. night?! It’s stressful. It’s time consuming. It makes you need a nap just thinking about it. Amiright? The struggle is real, but it doesn’t have to be… Did you navigate your way to the bottom of the tree? Yes, the tree. It’s that beautiful … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Cranberry-Mustard Pork Roast

    April 11, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Adore this sweet and tangy sauce that cooks on top of the pork roast in the electric pressure cooker. Pair with your favorite mashed potatoes and veggies for amazing meal! Instant Pot Cranberry-Mustard Pork Roast 2 lb. pork shoulder roast or pork tenderloin1 cup hot waterSalt and pepper1 tsp cinnamon15 oz. can whole cranberries1/4 cup spicy mustardSide: … [Read more...]

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    I’m Erin Chase…

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    I have a little problem. I cannot make a meal that costs more than $5. It’s unnatural, but my pocketbook thanks me.

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