Save Money with The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook

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Save Money with The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook

byAlyssa Francis

Posted 12/14/09 11:44 pm EST | Steals And Deals

Topics5 dollar dinners, cookbook, Erin Chase, meal planning, recipes

Along with our Steals & Deals Holiday Gift Guide, I have another fabulous money-saving item to recommend.

Most cookbooks give you recipes. But what if each of those recipes cost $5 or less? And they were healthy? My fellow frugal blogger, Erin Chase, aka "The $5 Dinner Mom" has compiled her favorite recipes into a brand new, one-of-a-kind cookbook. 


Meal Planning Basics

Meal Planning Basics

byLori Falcon

Posted 08/03/09 3:24 pm EDT | Food

Topicsmeal planner, meal planning, menu planning, menus

Menu planning is essential if you’re on a budget and it’s amazing how much you can save just by using coupons.  But first, you need to plan your meals, and whether you create a weekly or monthly menu, you’ll need some help getting started.  I’ve compiled a list of things you’ll need, the steps to create a menu, and tips to help ease the process.