About 5DollarDinners
Erin blogs about grocery store saving strategies, healthy meal preparation, and details her mission to make dinners for her family for $5 or less every night. She can be found at www.5dollardinners.com.Website: http://www.5dollardinners.com
Posts by 5DollarDinners
Eating at Night Myth
By 5DollarDinners on May 28, 2009
Eating in the evening makes you fat Not if you eat properly. Remember it is the total number of calories you take in and not so much when you take them in that is important.
The problem is many struggle with staying on a healthy diet all day and then {read more}
By 5DollarDinners on May 28, 2009
Achoo! Beat Summer Allergies in Your Area
By 5DollarDinners on May 27, 2009
Summer brings days filled with sunshine, BBQs, poolside parties, and many other activities guaranteed to put smiles on our faces. Unfortunately, all of that outdoor time usually means the onslaught of runny and stuffy noses, watery and itchy eyes, hives, {read more}
By 5DollarDinners on May 27, 2009

Tips to avoid H1N1 flu
By 5DollarDinners on May 25, 2009
The CDC has recommendations for avoiding the H1N1 flu. This flu was first called Swine Flu but has since been referred to by its scientific name. Regardless of what it is called, there are some steps to avoid catching it we all should remember.
Stay {read more}
By 5DollarDinners on May 25, 2009
Money Tips and a FREE Will & Trust Kit from Suze Orman
By 5DollarDinners on April 23, 2009
Today I had the chance along with several other bloggers to chat on the phone with the dynamic financial wizard and TV personality, Suze Orman. Suze gave us some great advice about saving money and starting businesses in this economy. Our call today {read more}
By 5DollarDinners on April 23, 2009
Bargain Meal of the Week Feature
By 5DollarDinners on February 16, 2009
Last week I posted my bargain meal of the week ideas from Kroger and Meijer. After posting those meals, I knew that something “Bigger” had to be done. So I put out a call for contributors. And it was answered!!!
I am thrilled to announce {read more}
By 5DollarDinners on February 16, 2009
Frugal Meal of the Week – Kroger, Meijer
By 5DollarDinners on February 2, 2009
Not sure what to eat this week? Not a coupon user? Planning meals is a great way to save a little money at the grocery store. Planning meals based on the advertised sales alone can REALLY help reduce your grocery budget.
Here are a few frugal {read more}
By 5DollarDinners on February 2, 2009
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
By 5DollarDinners on January 29, 2009
Photo Credit: Viclyn
Snacks have been on my mind lately. For my boys. For our Super Bowl party. For me!
My kids are on a gluten free, casein free, soy free diet. Eliminating those ingredients just about kills every “favorite” snack {read more}
By 5DollarDinners on January 29, 2009
The Birth of $5 Dinners.com
By 5DollarDinners on January 21, 2009
By 5DollarDinners on January 21, 2009
Back in late summer of 2008, gas prices were sky high. The family budget was maxed out. Going into the red was inevitable. But I could not allow that to happen. The only area in the budget that could possible be reduced was the grocery line item. {read more}
Traveling with Kids on Special Diets
By 5DollarDinners on January 14, 2009
Photo by Rob!
Having children who are on a special diet due to allergies or intolerances is hard enough. Travelling while on a special diet, well, that’s another story. Here are a few tips that might make your travel experience a little easier.
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By 5DollarDinners on January 14, 2009
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