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31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 12

August 12, 2014 by Jenn K 3 Comments

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas Day 12 | 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?! Waffles with Maple Syrup (here's my favorite organic syrup that we love!) Trail Mix (ideas for homemade pantry trail … [Read more...]

20 Gluten Free Slow Cooker Freezer Packs For $150

August 11, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 388 Comments

Have you ever wished you could make enough slow cooker dinners to last for weeks, so you can just let it cook, while you enjoy time with your family each night?  Each Meal Feeds 4 People And Costs Less Than One Family Member's Meal Out! Let me introduce you to the... What better way to help you survive and thrive the busyness of life than with a 20 Meals for $150 … [Read more...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 11

August 11, 2014 by Jenn K 1 Comment

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas Day 11 | 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 Tortilla with Faijtas and Homemade Refried Beans Mangoes Horizon Organic Milk Disclaimer: These ideas are just a … [Read more...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 10

August 10, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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?! Tuna with whole wheat bread Celery Fruit Rope/Leather Horizon Organic Milk Disclaimer: These ideas are just a small part … [Read more...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 9

August 9, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 6 | 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 PB&J Sushi (Flatten the bread slices, add the peanut butter and jelly, and cut into long slices.  Then roll into … [Read more...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 8

August 8, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 6 | 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 PB&J (be sure to check out our tip for freezing peanut butter & jelly sandwiches!) Cottage … [Read more...]

How to Pan Roast Radishes

August 7, 2014 by Jenn K 2 Comments

Radishes. Obscure. Underrated. They might be one of those vegetables that you pass up at the farmer's market or in the grocery store. But you shouldn't... They have a great peppery flavor with crisp, crunchy texture, until you cook them! They are filled with Vitamin C, Potassium, antioxidants and fiber. Plus, one of my favorite radish recipes: Radish & Cucumber … [Read more...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 7

August 7, 2014 by Jenn K 2 Comments

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 7 | 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?! Energy Bites - these are full of delicious protein! Popcorn Raspberries Disclaimer: These ideas are just a small part of the … [Read more...]

How to Choose & Cut a Cantaloupe

August 6, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

How to cut cantaloupe so the kids can easily eat it, plus how to choose the perfect cantaloupe while shopping! Because I've been asked a number of times in the past few weeks, and recently showed a friend who was having dinner with us, I thought I'd share how I cut a cantaloupe to serve to the kids. Two of the kids have a 'skin issue'...meaning that they don't like the skin … [Read more...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 6

August 6, 2014 by Jenn K 5 Comments

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 6 | 5DollarDinnerscom

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?! Quesadilla with Cheese Corn & Black Bean Salsa Avocado & Lime Disclaimer: These ideas are just a small part of the … [Read more...]

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