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Save on Groceries in 2025

How to Cook Chicken Breasts in Bulk on Grill

April 24, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 35 Comments

Genius. This idea is completely and utterly genius.  Jen shared this idea with me not long ago. Therefore, Jen is a genius. I only wish I'd thought of it myself, so I too could be a genius. Like Jen. I'm all for batch cooking...do it all the time.  But batch grilling. Genius. It's just so smart. (Smart doesn't cut it. Genius it is.  I was trying to … [Read more...]

Seasonal Stockpiling – What to Buy When at the Grocery Store

January 1, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

A Month by Month Guide of What to Buy When at the Grocery Store Seasonal Stockpiling is a fantastic way to save on groceries... Have you ever wondered what you should stock up on at the grocery store and when specifically? Packaged foods are seasonal - just like produce - and knowing what to buy when, can save you time, money, and hassle!  There will be sales … [Read more...]

3 Easy Ways to Save on Cleaning Supplies

December 27, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

If you're looking to save in 2017, add these to your "to try" list... When it comes to an area of your grocery budget that you can save money without really feeling a hit, cleaning supplies is on the top of my list. I have shared many times that I like to save on cleaning supplies and toiletries so that I can free up more of my grocery budget for fresh, healthful … [Read more...]

Lunchbox Inspiration: Lunchbox Prep Sessions

September 17, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Whew! Anyone else overwhelmed with the busyness of the school year? Sports, club meetings, fundraisers, and more papers than I can handle. After a few rough mornings of barely getting lunch made in time, I have started a new routine. Sunday night lunchbox prep sessions! Every Sunday night, I have been spending one hour prepping lunchbox ready foods for the week. Packing lunches … [Read more...]

How to Keep an Avocado from Browning – Kitchen Tip

June 9, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 25 Comments

  Avocados. I love them. A lot. And by alot, I mean they could be my favorite food. I often only use half of an avocado for my salad...or for the kids.  But I don't want the other half to brown, while I wait to use the rest up the next day. 3 Tips to Keep Avocados from Browning 1. Run them under cold, cold water (or plunge them into an ice … [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...]

How to Speed Up Grilling Time – Outdoor Kitchen Shortcut

May 19, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Now that the grilling season is upon us, it's time to get outdoors and get our grill on.  Usually, I think of summertime cooking as relaxed and leisurely. I rarely look at the time and having dinner on the table for the hungry little people at 5:45 on the dot isn't such an issue. (Because they are swinging, in the sandbox, or kicking a ball around the yard, and have … [Read more...]

How to Clean Your Stained Cutting Boards

May 10, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 24 Comments

Several weeks ago, I mentioned stained cutting boards.  And a number of you threw out some ways to clean them.  After doing some research and experimenting in the kitchen, I figured out what works best for my strawberry stained wood cutting boards! Step 1- Sprinkle a little kosher salt on the cutting board and then gently squeeze some lemon juice over the … [Read more...]

Spicy Cilantro Pesto

March 29, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

So last week I found myself wondering what to do with the giant bunch of cilantro that I bought at Jungle Jim's for just $.60. I used some of a dinner I made last weekend.  But didn't want the rest to go to waste. I knew immediately that I wanted to make a pesto, and a spicy one...as I had about 30 jalapenos staring at my from the middle shelf of the fridge! This … [Read more...]

Using a Silpat Silicone Baking Mat

March 22, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 18 Comments

  So I've been on a mission lately.  You know the one...it happens every spring.  Spring cleaning.  Decluttering. Purging. And finding new treasures in the backs of shelves and bottoms of closets. One such treasure for me. A silicone baking mat. It was in a plastic tube.  It had been in this tube since our wedding. Almost 9 years … [Read more...]

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