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Frosty’s Fudge

December 16, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I sent a batch of this amazing fudge to my husband's office a few weeks back. It was cleared out before lunch! Fudge. Oh, fudge. Fudge is the perfect holiday sweet - rich, warm, cozy and soothing. As long as you can keep yourself from having too many squares and avoid a tummy ache, fudge is a delightful holiday treat. If you are the recipient of several boxes of fudge and … [Read more...]

Dipped Pretzel Sticks and Gift Tags

December 8, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

We absolutely adore our children's teachers and the other wonderful personnel at their school so the kids helped me whip up these Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks for them, then I created these "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays" gift tags to decorate them with.  Now the kids are super excited to hand deliver them at school tomorrow!  Feel free to download the gift … [Read more...]

Toffee Pretzel Bark

December 8, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

oh. my. if only we could reach through the screen... Toffee Pretzel Bark from Brown Eyed Baker i'm drooling... … [Read more...]

Homemade Soup Mix in a Jar

December 8, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

  Photo Credit We've talked an awful lot about sweet edible holiday treats this week...so I thought I'd throw in a savory option too! Multigrain Chicken Soup Rainbow Bean Soup Texas 2 Step Soup We'd love for you to share your favorite homemade soup mix recipe! Feel free to leave a link in the comments... … [Read more...]

Hot Chocolate Mix Gifts Your Kids Can Make!

December 7, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

Just four ingredients. Plus one or more children equal a fun time making hot chocolate mix for gifts. At our house we abandoned store-bought individual hot chocolate packets long ago. Only because we needed more. When the temperature dipped outside, we went through about a box in a day. With this recipe and warehouse-sized containers, we make a frugal, homemade version in … [Read more...]

Mocha Cocoa Mix

December 7, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

For the chocolate & coffee lovers in your life... Mocha Cocoa recipe from My Recipes! … [Read more...]

Double Chocolate Brownie Mix in a Jar

December 5, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

For all your chocolate loving friends...give them one of these :) Coming up with a holiday gift idea for everyone on your list can be a challenge sometimes, but who wouldn't enjoy food in a jar? In my opinion, the best and most practical gifts are those that can be eaten. So stop stressing about all the gifts you have to get this holiday season and start mixing! Baking … [Read more...]

Ways to Save on Fruits and Veggies

November 29, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

(photo credit) As a registered dietitian, one recommendation that I make to almost all of my patients is to increase the number of fruits and vegetables that they consume. Why? Produce is bursting with nutrients, low in calories and high in fiber. They help control blood sugar and weight while nourishing the body. In fact, research has shown in folks that eat 9-10 servings per … [Read more...]

When Raspberries Are on Sale for $1, You Should…

June 2, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

Why I Stock Up on Raspberries & How I Use Them Later ...buy a whole bunch and freeze them. (How to Freeze Raspberries) I didn't mean to go back into Kroger this week.  But I couldn't let the $1 raspberry sale pass by without taking advantage! I stopped in and picked up 15 packages, and then froze them all. Raspberry Recipes Here area few ways you can … [Read more...]

Price List – Organic Products at Costco

January 19, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

When I was in Atlanta, I had dinner with my good friend and Savvy Blogging co-conspirator, Crystal from The Thrifty Mama. As dinner came to a close, she mentioned how much she wanted to stop by Costco and create a list of the prices on some of their organic products. Well, I had nothing better to do, so I went with her (and her 2 kiddos) and wrote down the prices of all the … [Read more...]

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