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5 Steps to Stress Free Back-to-School Breakfasts
As a mom of 4, I totally get the back-to-school hustle. Between carpools, homework, and extracurriculars, it is easy to get overwhelmed. One of the hardest parts of transitioning to send my kids to school outside the home was dealing with the morning routine. Getting...
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4 Ways to Feed Your Family When It’s Hot Out!!
this blog contains affiliate links This week, a heat wave is sweeping the nation. I know we are feeling it here – with temps over 110 all week long. GAH! The last thing we want to do is cook. But, no matter how hot it is outside, everyone still needs to eat! So, how...
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Involving Your Kids in the Kitchen: Why It’s Important and How To Do It
I know that getting a whole-food veggie-forward diet onto the plates, night after night, week after week is a CHALLENGE!!!! Carving out the time and energy for that can be daunting. In my book, Dinner for a Dollar, I teach others how to save time, money, and energy on...
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Reducing Food Waste – A Group Effort
Starting this Wednesday, May 6, in the Dinner For A Dollar Facebook Group, we’ll be launching our second annual #FridgeCheck Challenge! This is such a fun way to inspire our group members to follow one of the core principles of the Dinner For A Dollar system – cutting...
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Utilize Your Local School’s Free Breakfast and Lunch Program
In the U.S., most schools are offering free breakfasts and lunches to all students. Did you know you are supporting the schools by receiving these free meals?! That's a win-win! Do some research and learn what your schools have to offer! This is tip #10 in my series...
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Purchase Large Cuts of Meat to Save Time and Money on Food
This is one tip I use all year long. Purchasing large cuts of meat will save you time and money on food - it's a foundational strategy of the Dinner for a Dollar system! Listen to learn how it helps you save time and money, and how you can use the meat in multiple...
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