That's right - $5 Dinners turns 11 this week. It was August 22, 2008 that the first ever post was shared here on the website. And we've come a LONG LONG LONG LONG way since then!  It has been a joy and privilege to get to spend the evenings with you at your dinner table over the years. And to get to speak encouragement and knowledge into your world and life. And … [Read more...]

DEAL OF THE DAY! Get 31% Off Align Prebiotic + Probiotic Gummies & New Chapter Every Woman’s One Daily Multivitamin I don't talk about this much over here on $5 Dinners, but I have been taking daily vitamins and supplements for many years now. I'm not getting any younger (sigh!) and making sure that my body is getting the right vitamins is uber-important to … [Read more...]

Chase Family 2018 It is easy to get lost in the flurry of activity during the holiday season. And I've been extra mindful to stay focused on the things that matter. I've had to fight off discontentment, overwhelm that it just won't all get done, and a little bit of "I just can't decide what to gift" some family and friends. Even though I've done my best to be intentional on … [Read more...]

Looking for ways to make your feast more festive while stretching your grocery budget to cover it all? I've got you! Check out all these coupons for your holiday feast! In addition to printable coupons, I've also found a bountiful harvest of coupons to save you money at Amazon and on my favorite mobile apps as well! Printables  $0.75/1  Bridgford Frozen Rolls, Bread … [Read more...]

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UPDATE on what happened to Zaycon Fresh! Zaycon Fresh has suspended operations as of Monday, June 25th, 2018. They abruptly posted a notice to their website, sharing very little details beyond that. In recent months, they've tried to push the envelope and lower prices beyond what they were able to sustain long term, in an effort to boost growth. Internally, there were staff … [Read more...]

There is so so so so much to be grateful for! Even in the hard and trying times, we can find those little nuggets, the simple things, the "sometimes thin" silver linings and we can cling to that which we are grateful for. We cling and we focus on that gratitude, and that helps us walk through the challenges with grace, peace and love. I am thankful for my people. I have … [Read more...]

It's the most wonderful time of the year! And it can be one of the most challenging times of the year - it's a struggle to keep it all straight, to think of fun and clever gifts, to find something for the person who has everything! And while cooking gadgets and appliances aren't the sexiest of gifts....sometimes, it's the more practical gifts that mean the most! While I … [Read more...]

I know. I'm a big dork. Specifically a kitchen appliance dork. And do dorky things, like hug my Instant Pot. I just get really excited when there are kitchen and time saving hacks to be shared. (I have and recommend the DUO for busy families.) Yeah, so...the Instant Pot very well may send my slow cooker into retirement. Or it's just going to end up being a dead even race … [Read more...]