Marisa writes... We are a family of 7 on one income and I spend about $200/week on food, not including diapers from Costco. We have 5 kids.. 1 with dairy, egg and peanut allergies 1 with HFA (high functioning autism) with severe tactile issues so he only eats about 5 foods 1 more with peanut allergies. I am a big time short order cook and I think that is why … [Read more...]
What are Your Lunch Hour Frustrations???
This is what lunch usually looks like for me. A salad with leftovers (grilled chicken and peppers, in this case). Or just plain leftovers. And if I'm really feeling unmotivated. PBJ. For me, lunch has always been the "most frustrating meal," and I have come up with quite a few tips and tricks to help streamline the whole lunch prep and experience for us. But we are each … [Read more...]
Grocery Budget Makeover – Meal Planning
Amanda writes... I am in the process of trying to "makeover" my grocery budget. I started a couple of weeks ago to find and use more coupons, make a grocery list and meal plan, and track prices of items so I can buy them/stock up when they are on the greatest sale. It has been challenging and a little overwhelming here at the start! I love the idea of meal planning, … [Read more...]
Blackberry Mini-Muffins or Mini-Cupcakes
Blackberries. I love their sweetness and their tartness. I grabbed a few packages for a buck at the store last week. And I just had to make some muffins, or are they cupcakes? I'm not sure what to call them. Because they really could be both. They are that versatile. I love how when berries bake, their little juice pods pop and the juice runs all over! Mmm. Now scroll … [Read more...]
The $5 Dinner Mom’s Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook
See those pages there? I'm convinced they are the reason behind the difficulty I am having shaving off these last few postpartum pounds!!! For the past 3 months I have been slaving away behind the scenes, working on lots and lots of NEW recipes for my next cookbook...The $5 Dinner Mom's Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook!!!!! I have been tasting and eating, and tasting and … [Read more...]
The Grocery Budget Makeover
I have a brand new workshop for you in 2021 (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 worksheets you can download: Video 1: 5 Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making in Grocery … [Read more...]
Cranberry Pork Chops
I made this recipe what seems like EONS ago...but it really wasn't that long ago! But at the same time, it's been too long. Y'all know what I mean. These kiddos of mine have turned up the dial on "time"...to warp speed. (It's all happening too fast...they are growing up way to fast.) Again. I digress! Anyhoo. Made this using some fresh "holiday" (meaning … [Read more...]
The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook on QVC
UPDATED!!! If you missed the QVC segment, here you go!!! Watch it now :) Yesterday I spent much of the day shopping for an outfit...TO WEAR ON QVC!!! I'll be selling the cookbook on QVC this week...so get those DVRs ready! Wednesday, February 24th at 9 AM EST - QVC Channel (Don't have cable...you can watch live online! Click on Watch TV Live) If you're curious … [Read more...]
Good Morning America Segment
If you missed the Good Morning America segment this morning, head on over here to watch the segment on ABCNEWS.com! If you are visiting the website for the first time after seeing the cookbook featured on GMA, WELCOME!!! Feel free to explore! Recipes Coupons Meal Planning Cookbook Signing Schedule And a little about me, The $5 Dinner Mom! *Please note: Above … [Read more...]
The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook
Tweet this It's HERE!!!!!! In. Real. Life!!!!!!!!! I got my copy 2 weeks ago. And I still can't believe it! It's here. And it's real! If you pre-ordered your book, then it should be arriving on your doorstep soon!!! Now for the major excitement... The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook will be featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA on Tuesday Morning (the 22nd!) by contributor Sara … [Read more...]