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7 Daily Habits to Keep Your Kitchen Clean & Clutter-Free

February 6, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Because a Clean, Decluttered Kitchen Creates a Calm and Peaceful Space! Yes, this is what my kitchen looks like at the end of every day. Every now and again, I’ll get a question/email about my kitchen being so clean and I wanted to share how and why I keep my counters cleared off and decluttered. Let’s start with the why. Have you ever cleaned up/out your kiddos … [Read more...]

Last Call to Print $3/1 Tide Coupon!

February 2, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Last chance to print this $3/1 Tide Power PODS Coupon! PRINT PRINT PRINT!!!! Tide, America’s #1 laundry detergent and consumers’ #1 trusted laundry detergent brand in Reader’s Digest survey, is launching Tide Power PODS, as the ultimate solution to the issue of large laundry loads. I have been using the Power PODS for the past few weeks, and they've been perfect for … [Read more...]

PRINT NOW: $3 Off Tide Power PODS Coupon

January 4, 2018 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

NEW from Tide!!! A high value coupon for the new Tide Power PODS!! PRINT PRINT PRINT!!!! If you’re a Tide PODS fan like me, you have got to get this new $3 off 1 Tide Power PODS coupon printed. Because Tide PODS just got more powerful - and I can't wait to try these. Tide, America’s #1 laundry detergent and consumers' #1 trusted laundry detergent brand in Reader's … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

November 3, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

This is the first recipe in our 2017 Thanksgiving recipes series...and what better thing to start with than TURKEY and INSTANT POT. :) This recipe is for TURKEY BREAST. I'm putting that in all caps because I do NOT want you emailing me on Thanksgiving morning because your 22 lb. Tom will not fit in your Instant Pot. :) :) :) :) :)   This is for a smaller … [Read more...]

Best Banana Bread Mini Loaves

September 5, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

A few weeks ago, I found a new bento style lunch box on Lightning Deal and decided we would give it a shot for our preschooler. I adore Easy Lunchboxes and still use them daily, but wanted a different option with more and smaller compartments for my littlest eater. So this one arrived. And he immediately fell in love. And so did boy #3. So I ordered a second … [Read more...]

Are you willing to total your grocery bill this month?

August 22, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Yes. That face. That emotion. It hurts. In a few weeks, my Grocery Budget Makeover will open for registration and our fall 2017 online class will begin! Registration is only open for 6 days...we have a special workshop that is packed with great information AND encouragement. I only take 3 groups through the class each year...and this will be the last one in 2017! I … [Read more...]

3 Lunch Box Packing Essentials

July 28, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

These 3 lunch box packing are essentials in my kitchen. I'm big on consistency, simplicity and having just what I need. And these are what I use and need everyday for lunch box packing! Some of the kids work on their own lunches (with help from me, sometimes). And some of the kids get their lunches packed by yours truly. This year we will work on our 2nd grader … [Read more...]

Need a Witching Hour Makeover?

June 20, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

It's not that you don't have enough time. Although that's how it feels. I would argue that you don't have the right mindset, nor tools and simple strategies to help you thrive through the witching hour. First - what is the witching hour? The witching hour occurs every day in the later afternoon, usually just before dinner. It's that point in your day where you go, "oh crud, … [Read more...]

How Much SHOULD You Be Spending? I’ve Got a Worksheet that tells you how much…

March 29, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is the hardest thing I'm going to ask you to do in my free grocery savings workshop. I can tell you right now, you're not going to want to do it. So, I'm daring you. I'm double-dog daring you. On the playground, in front of all your friends...and that boy you have a crush on ;) Just kidding...I was having a little double-dog dare flashback from my childhood … [Read more...]

7 Ways to Save at Whole Foods

February 28, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Whole Foods is a one stop shop for all of your favorite healthy, organic, and natural food choices. And while Whole Foods has a great selection and some of the best healthy living brands around, you will find that these products can come at a cost. Shopping at Whole Foods can cost more than your other big box grocery stores, but the good news is there are ways to save money … [Read more...]

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