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    Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

    January 23, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Valentine's Day Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats Level up your Valentine's Day dessert with these chocolate dipped treats! I am always trying to come up with little ways to mix up old favorites, and this recipe is exactly that! If you haven't had chocolate dipped rice krispies yet, you need to try it!   How to Make Chocolate Dipped Heart Rice … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 31

    August 31, 2014 by Jenn K 4 Comments

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 31 | 5DollarDinners.com

    I can't believe it's the last day in our series for school lunchbox ideas! I hope that you've gotten some helpful ideas to inspire you this school year. Make sure you check out ALL of our lunchbox ideas below! What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Whole Wheat Muffins (Try my recipes for Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Crumb Muffins with no sugar added or my new Whole Wheat … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 30

    August 30, 2014 by Jenn K 3 Comments

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 30 | 5DollarDinners.com

    I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Pizza Pockets (try my homemade Grilled Pizza Pockets) Horizon Organic Cheese Stick Grapes & Cherries Marinara … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 29

    August 29, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 29 | 5DollarDinners.com

    I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Cheesy Hot Dog Wraps with Horizon Organic Cheese Sticks (see directions below) Sweet Peas Watermelon For the Cheesy Hot Dog … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 28

    August 28, 2014 by Jenn K 1 Comment

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 28 | 5DollarDinners.com

    I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Apple Chips Nectarine Almonds Breakfast Bar (like Nutri-grain) Horizon Cheddar Cheese Stick Disclaimer: These ideas are … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 27

    August 27, 2014 by Jenn K 3 Comments

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 27 | 5DollarDinners.com

    I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Corndog Muffins - send them heated up in a food thermos to stay warm until lunch Horizon Organic Cheese Shapes Cole … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 26

    August 26, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 26 | 5DollarDinners.com

    I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Whole Wheat Pancakes (try my Whole Wheat Carrot Cake Pancakes recipe!) Horizon Cheese Crackers Mandarin Oranges Syrup dipping … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 25

    August 25, 2014 by Jenn K 4 Comments

    I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Sloppy Joe Sliders made with Horizon Organic Cheese Slices Tortilla Chips Dried Fruit Medley Banana Disclaimer: These … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 24

    August 24, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 24 | 5DollarDinners.com

    I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Turkey (or roast beef!) & Swiss Rollups (roll these up by themselves or in a tortilla or flat bread!) Fig … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 23

    August 23, 2014 by Jenn K 2 Comments

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 23 | 5DollarDinners.com

    I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! DIY Uncrustables (cut off the crust and crimp with a fork if desired - make these in batches and freeze!) Horizon Organic … [Read more...]

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