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    What’s Trending on Instagram

    February 9, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    Are you following me over on Instagram? I have a fun community over there where I share a lot of Reels demonstrating cooking hacks and cooking tips. Which insta are you following? I thought it would be fun to share what photos, reels, and videos are trending on our Instagram profiles once a month! These are your current favorites.  Are you following all of our accounts? … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken

    September 9, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

    fiesta crack chicken

    Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken is the best and easiest crack chicken!   Take your favorite and easy crack chicken and level it up with this fiesta version with taco seasoning and bell peppers! This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! Slow Cooker Fiesta Crack Chicken It is a colorful, flavorful … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Sticky Rice

    April 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

    The Instant Pot makes for an amazing rice cooker and make the perfect "sticky rice" recipe Learn how to use your Instant Pot to make the perfect 'fakeout takeout Chinese food carry-out' kind of sticky rice. There are some "rules" to get this right, so read on to learn... This Sticky Rice Recipe is the foundation to all "fakeout takeout" meals. It's perfect with Asian … [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...]

    Seasonal Stockpiling – What to Buy When at the Grocery Store

    January 1, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    A Month by Month Guide of What to Buy When at the Grocery Store Seasonal Stockpiling is a fantastic way to save on groceries... Have you ever wondered what you should stock up on at the grocery store and when specifically? Packaged foods are seasonal - just like produce - and knowing what to buy when, can save you time, money, and hassle!  There will be sales … [Read more...]

    How to Cook Brown Rice in the Instant Pot

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

    Learn to Cook PERFECT Brown Rice in the Instant Pot Brown rice can be a bear to cook on the stovetop. It doesn't always cook evenly, it takes a full hour, and it sometimes leaves a "crusted" layer on the bottom of the pot. Well - you don't have to worry about any of those things anymore. Enter "Instant Pot Brown Rice." It cooks and fluffs perfectly - in a fraction of the … [Read more...]

    NEW! Real Food Freezer Meals Cookbook

    January 14, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Healthy make-ahead freezer meals have always been the most convenient and affordable weeknight dinner option for busy families. With Real Food Freezer Meals, dinner is now healthier, more hands-off and totally hassle-free. The practicality and simplicity of make ahead freezer meals is undeniable. They are cheaper than fast food, faster than sitting in the drive thru, and … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Chicken Vindaloo

    January 4, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    This fantastic Vindaloo sauce will take your dinner to the next level, and tempt your taste buds at the same time! The chicken and simple homemade sauce combo is phenomenal and can be served with rice, cauliflower rice, veggies, or salad...or whatever you prefer! Enjoy! Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Chicken Vindaloo Full of flavor and so easy to … [Read more...]

    Online Course: The Grocery Budget Makeover is BACK!!!!

    December 31, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    It's BACKKKKKKK!!! (Plus a new fun challenge too - read to the end!)  AND... We have a brand new workshop (It's FREE - you can sign up here!) ...and we have new layout for the online class lessons! We've continued to make it better and better and I'm stoked to lead this class again!  The Free Workshop includes 2 amazing videos plus … [Read more...]

    Summer Instant Pot Recipes

    May 25, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    The Instant is my go-to in the summer for two reasons. First, it doesn’t add much heat my kitchen – like a stovetop or oven meal would. Second, we are often spending the afternoon at the pool…mainly for the boys to burn off energy and me to take a breather (Yes, the water is super refreshing to me, even while tracking 4 busy boys!) While I’ll treat us all to a dinner at the … [Read more...]

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