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Best Ever Dump Cake Recipes

July 26, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Ultimate Dump Cake Formula Plus 5 Delicious Recipes You’ll Love With this simple formula, you can mix and match fruits and flavors to make the perfect Dump Cake for you. Also, I explain in the video why I do the butter + cake mix combo a little differently. It's not exactly "dump-style" but it results in the perfect topping.  Watch the video and then choose a … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Banana Bread

July 19, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Perfect for Breakfast, Snack, or Dessert, Each Bite of This Hawaiian Banana Bread Will Take You Away to a Tropical Paradise! Experience a tropical twist on a classic favorite with our Hawaiian Banana Bread. This moist and flavorful bread is infused with the essence of the islands, blending ripe bananas with sweet pineapple plus a hint of coconut. This banana bread is … [Read more...]

Best Peach Recipes

July 9, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

peach recipes

From Orchard to Table: The Best Peach Recipes Peach recipes are great to have on hand in the summer for those fresh peaches that are available in the summer months! We adore peaches around here, and I think I've added peaches to just about every meal of the day. Here are our favorite peach recipes!  Budget Friendly Peach Recipes   … [Read more...]

Is it Time for an Online Grocery Price Comparison?!

July 8, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Comparing Grocery Prices Online Can Save You Loads from Your Food Budget - Here's How and Where to Start!  Are you buying the right ingredients but from the wrong stores? In today’s challenging economic prices and with food prices continuing to rise, now is the time to get control of what you’re buying and where you are buying it. Now is the time to accept Erin's … [Read more...]

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

June 24, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Naming this easy and scrumptious dump cake the unofficial dessert of summer 2024 - all it takes is 3 ingredients to make this amazing Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake! All you need is 3 easy ingredients to make this "dump cake."  This is the perfect summer dessert - tasting kinda like a pie and a crumble had a baby...but way easy to prep and bake.  For a … [Read more...]

Kid’s Edible Protein-Packed “Brookie” Dough

June 24, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

When You Add the New Kid's Daily Essentials Chocolate Protein Powder to Your Favorite Edible Cookie Dough Recipe, You End Up with a Protein and Nutrition-Packed "Brookie Dough" that Everyone Will Love! Around here, we sneak in protein powder wherever we can - baked goods, smoothies and cookie dough.  When I first added the new Kid's Daily Essentials Chocolate Protein … [Read more...]

VIDEO: This Free Grocery Price Comparison PDF Will Help You Save Loads

June 12, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Master Your Grocery Spending with This Free PDF Grocery Price Comparison PDF  Are skyrocketing grocery prices stressing you out? I’ve got you covered! In this video, I’m sharing a powerful grocery-saving strategy that’s been my secret weapon to navigating the current food price increases. With food costs up 20-25% in the past three years, now is the time to get serious … [Read more...]

Cheap Grazing Table Idas

June 11, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

cheap grazing table ideas

Use These Cheap Grazing Table Ideas to Feed Your Crowd! Discover creative and affordable ways to create grazing boards that the whole family will love without breaking the bank.   What is a Grazing Table? A Grazing Table is just a relaxed way for you to feed your guests/family without actually cooking and preparing a formal meal. This type of meal is … [Read more...]

Pool Party Snack Ideas

June 11, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These Grab and Bite Snacks are Perfect for Any Pool Party This Summer   … [Read more...]

One-Dish Italian Pasta Skillet

May 29, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This One-Dish Italian Pasta Skillet is a budget friendly recipe that makes for the perfect family weeknight dinner, packed with veggies and protein!  I adore a scrumptious pasta skillet for my family because they are so quick to cook plus are hearty enough and nourishing for everyone at the dinner table. They make for such a budget-friendly meal that even teenagers … [Read more...]

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