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Philly Cheesesteak Goulash

July 19, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Philly Cheesesteak Goulash is a creamy, comforting, and easy dinner! The flavors in Philly Cheesesteak are simply the best. Really, they are! We are swirling those fantastic flavors together with some pasta in this super easy, one-dish skillet meal! How to Cook: Philly Cheesesteak Goulash If you love Philly Cheesesteak, check out these other recipes on … [Read more...]

5 Best Shepherd’s Pie Recipes

February 24, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

best shepherd's pie recipes

These 5 Best Shepherd's Pie Recipes are delicious and filling meals to add to your meal plan!  Ah, shepherd's pie. It's comforting and filling. It's a great way to feed a picky eater. You probably have a memory of the way your family prepared this dish. There's so many options to switch up a shepherd's pie recipe! Scroll through the recipes below and find a new … [Read more...]

Freezer to Instant Pot Meals

February 10, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

freezer to instant pot meals

A homemade dinner can be easy and ready to serve your family in an INSTANT! Getting dinner on the table is one of the biggest challenges I hear from busy parents trying to feed their families. One of my favorite solutions to this challenge is make ahead meals that go from the freezer, right to the Instant Pot. Why Instant Pot Freezer Meals are the Best Hands-off Cooking: … [Read more...]

Make Ahead Meals from Freezer to Slow Cooker

February 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

freezer to slow cooker easy dinners

If you need easy dinners, you need Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals! Freezer meals and slow cookers are like peanut butter and jelly. They are wonderful on their own, but they are BETTER together. They bring out each other's best qualities. They help each other shine. If you aren't familiar with these types of meals, or aren't quite convinced you need them - let's talk about … [Read more...]

How to Rock Your Week with the Sunday Setup

January 14, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A Weekly Planning Strategy from Erin Chase to Help You Stay Focused on Your Goals and Dreams "How do you get it all done?!"  This is the #1 question that I'm asked and the answer is the following: I'm uber intentional with my time and energy. I'm a planner-planner-planner. I've used this kind of system and setup for many, many years.  It's designed … [Read more...]

Fiesta Sloppy Joes

January 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Fiesta Sloppy Joes are the messy sandwiches we all love, with a fun pop of color! (and veggies!!) Get a lovely flavor balance and little extra pop of sweet from the red bell peppers. I'm naming these "Fiesta" Sloppy Joes because they are bright and colorful, both in looks and flavor.  The red, green, and yellow remind me of the "Fiesta" season that we celebrate here in … [Read more...]

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Chip Shake Recipe

December 1, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Copycat Peppermint Chip Shake is a must-try recipe for holiday treats! There's something extra special about holiday treats. I'm not sure if it's the magic of the season, the chill in the air, or the extra time with family... but I adore all the holiday treats! Many homemade holiday treats are often created with love and gifted to others. But this one my friend, is not … [Read more...]

Prime Day 2020: Erin’s Favorite Deals for You!

October 10, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

  All the best Prime Day deals will be here, and Wednesday is the last day to save big on Prime Day!! Erin will share her favorite deals below. This page will be updated with those deals on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Amazon Prime Membership You do need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of these Prime Day deals.  Sign up for Free 30-Day … [Read more...]

When is Amazon Prime Day 2020 & 30-Day Free Trial of Prime

October 10, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

When is Amazon Prime Day 2019? Tap to find out!

Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2020 Here's what you need to know to snag the best Prime Day deals this year! (Also read - 5 Ways to Prepare for Prime Day)  What is Prime Day? Prime Day is the day that Amazon celebrates it's Prime members. And a day that they put all.the.things. on sale. Well, maybe not all the things, but A LOT of the … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies – Starbucks Drink Cookie Series

August 25, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

If you love all things pumpkin, you need to try these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies! ***UPDATE: It seems that the Pumpkin Filled Morsels Featured in this recipe are no longer available online or in stores. Please consider these as an alternative. Get an extra dose of pumpkin spice, in ooey-gooey cookie form. In the crazy-popular, seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte drink, … [Read more...]

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