Erin Chase Show

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: https://www.5dollardinners.com/practical-budget-friendly-holiday-gifts/ This podcast was so fun to record and I loved getting to talk through all the ways these gadgets and tools are so helpful in the kitchen.  I'm a total cooking gadget geek, and while this felt a little like an informercial ;) , I hope it's helpful to you in finding some new gift options for yourself, your family and your friends!  xo Erin

A quick "life update" and where I've been...plus... It's time to DECK THE FREEZER! Here's where to learn more and RSVP: https://myfreezeasy.com/deck  xo Erin

Answering your questions and sharing stories from the set of Big Bad Budget Battle, episode 3!  Get the recipes here: https://www.5dollardinners.com/big-bad-budget-battle-recipes-erin-chase/ 

Tonight, I'm battling it out with 2 other home chefs on the Food Network's new show Big Bad Budget Battle.  Facebook Events RSVP here for the FB live chat event - Tuesday night RSVP here for the LIVE Q&A - Wednesday Recipes & Info on the blog (after 9:30 pm CST!) https://www.5dollardinners.com/blog  

Friend - a quick note to let you know about the madness that is to come on Tuesday, August 23rd!!!  Read more on the blog: https://www.5dollardinners.com/erin-chase-big-bad-budget-battle/  xo Erin

With the ever present inflation, this year I'm focusing on practical, essential items for my Prime Day Shopping! And that's what I'm curating the best deals on essentials for you! Tap here for the list:  https://www.5dollardinners.com/amazon-prime-day-2022/ xo Erin

Join Erin on today's show and learn the 7 cooking skills all kids must know before adulthood hits! https://www.5dollardinners.com/whis-kid

This episode will make you hungry friend! I want to help you beat the summer heat and save on groceries with these 3 important cooking strategies!  #1 - Pasta Skillets  Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet - Watch on YouTube #2 - Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals  Live Freezer Meal Prep - Watch on YouTube #3 - Marinades for Meats!  Save money by buying your favorite cuts of meats when they are on sale, and then freeze the meats with your favorite marinade. The meat will thaw and marinate at the same time!!   

This episode will make you HUNGRY! Let's chat about "low-cook recipes," why you need them, as well as some delicious ones to try this summer. Get the recipes below... https://www.5dollardinners.com/low-cook-recipes-for-quick-easy-meals/

Get your kids ACTIVE and COOKING in the kitchen with WHIS-KID!!! See the 4 options I talk about in the video here in my store: https://store.erinchase.io/collections/whis-kid

#1 WAY TO SAVE ON GROCERIES in 2022 - in this episode, Erin shares a complete breakdown on how to do this! Get meat on sale and make freezer meals - here is the perfect plan for you to try at home: https://myfreezeasy.com/five Note: see the store ads and watch the video Erin plays on the $5 Dinners FB or YouTube page! (Audio & Video Recorded Live on Facebook)

With food prices and meat prices, we need to get down and streeeetttttcccchhhh our protein dollars as much as we can!    LIVE WORKSHOP: 5 Ways to Save on Groceries - April 20th   Rice & Beans Recipes on $5 Dinners   xo Erin

Now more than ever you need to be closely tracking the $$ you spend on food. In the episode, Erin breaks down the reasons we don't track food, why you need to start tracking right now (hello, inflation), along with 3 ways to better track your food dollars.  RSVP for my workshop here & get the PDFs mentioned in this episode:  https://teach.erinchase.io/gbm-live/ OR RSVP on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/4910004225763528 

Join my 5-Ingredient Freezer Meals Challenge here: https://myfreezeasy.com/five  Here's to saving loads on groceries by getting meats on sale and making freezer meals with that meat!!!

Erin breaks down a 15 Minute Freezer Meal, explains the active prep times with a variety of recipes and cooking methods. The MyFreezEasy Method and these kinds of recipes are here to help you save time in the kitchen, and a load of $$ on groceries!  Cookbook options mentioned:  15-Minute Freezer Meals Book 15-Minute Freezer Meals Labels Kit 15-Minute Freezer Meals Prep Kit

Erin walks you through the whys and hows of freezer to instant pot meals.  Video on MyFreezEasy Blog Freezer Meals in an Instant Cookbook

In this week's episode of the Erin Chase Show, I'm teaching you all about Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals, the MyFreezEasy Method, and where you can try these meals out in your kitchen... Join the party here: https://myfreezeasy.com/dci xo Erin

Learn about Dump Dinners and why you need them in your life!  WATCH on Amazon: https://amazon.com/live/5dollardinners   Erin's Freezer Meals COOKBOOKS: https://store.erinchase.io/collections/cookbooks-prep-kits   Dinner Cooks Itself Party: https://myfreezeasy.com/dci

Erin's sharing 3 ways to fight against the rising grocery prices. It's time to really start focusing and being intentional with your food dollars, as they are one of the few you can control in your monthly budget.  Mentioned in tip #1 - www.myfreezeasy.com  Get more recipes, meal plans and other hacks at www.5dollardinners.com 

Erin shares practical tips and tricks for fighting the rising grocery prices.  Get more resources and the freebies mentioned in this episode at www.5dollardinners.com/blog

The Erin Chase Show - Creating “Time Margin” ahead of the holidays…

Daily Planning & “Scrum” for Regular People Wait...what?!? Let me explain...  

The ERIN CHASE SHOW - Themed Meal Planning!!! This could be the magic strategy and structure that your family's meal plans need!

Septuary?!? Like...September is the new January?! This month, I'm chatting all things meal planning and today it's all about Sunday Meal Prep Tips & Hacks!

Are you taking the wrong approach to meal planning?! Let's find out...

Thanks for tuning into today's episode! As promised, here are the $5 Dinners blog post links that were mentioned...check them out when you have a minute!    Cookie Dough:  https://www.5dollardinners.com/how-to-freeze-cookie-dough/    Smoothie Packs:  https://www.5dollardinners.com/make-ahead-smoothie-packs/    Breakfast Tacos:  https://www.5dollardinners.com/baking-day-part-2-and-3/    Breakfast Sandwiches:  https://www.5dollardinners.com/avocado-egg-breakfast-sandwich-how-to-make-baked-eggs-with-cilantro-in-muffin-tin/    or    https://www.5dollardinners.com/make-ahead-the-perfect-christmas-morning-sandwich/    Muffins/Quick Breads:  https://www.5dollardinners.com/chocolate-chip-banana-bread-recipe/    xo Erin  

Meals that only require 15 minutes hands-on time?!? Or just 5-ingredients?! LET ME TELL YOU MORE!! https://store.erinchase.io/collections/cookbooks-prep-kits

All about the FASTEST Meals EVER! A look at the how, why, and who of MyFreezEasy!!! www.MyFreezEasy.com, www.erinchase.io

It's Back to School Lunch Organization Time... Join me as I organize our snack & lunch packing supplies and go over how we set up lunch packing stations! MUST READ Back to School Info for YOU! https://www.5dollardinners.com/31-days-of-school.../ https://www.5dollardinners.com/ultimate-back-to-school.../ https://myfreezeasy.com/the-best-back-to-school-freezer.../

THE ERIN CHASE SHOW…continuing with our money theme this month…   Today we're talking about maintaining positive money thoughts!   This has been a CHALLENGE this past year, huh?!? www.erinchase.io

~ 5 Keys to Personal Money Management during Inflationary Seasons www.grocerybudgetmakeover.com www.erinchase.io

3 Ways to Fight Against Rising Food Prices from Inflation & "Shrink-flation" Download Spending Trackers FREE: https://www.5dollardinners.com/fight-food-prices-inflation/ www.erinchase.io

MOUNT WASHMORE - that pile of clean clothes that we can never seem to find the bottom of?! Here's how to work together as a team to keep laundry moving and under control. Let's talk about teaching kids how to do the laundry! Shall we?! www.erinchase.io

Let's chat CHORES - paid vs. unpaid, how to motivate your kiddos, how to set up a structure and a routine to keep your home in order. Yes, I know the “memories are in the mess” but it's equally important to teach your kids about respecting and caring for their personal space. Let's talk about how to balance the fun and the responsibility! https://www.5dollardinners.com/chores-for-the-boys/

2 Ways to How to Teach Your Kids to Cook - One Might Surprise You! In this week's episode, I'm walking you through 2 ways to teach your kids to cook! https://store.erinchase.io/collections/whis-kid

The One Productivity Thing I Don’t Skip - EVER! One key to living intentionally is thinking and planning ahead. I have this routine drilled this into both my workflows in the business, as well as into my life. Listen to how I “operate” with my evening and end of work day routines!

The Importance of Routines and Workflows in the Kitchen Around Mealtimes Are the routines and flows in and around your kitchen and dinner table working FOR or AGAINST you? In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 LAYERS of routines that you MUST have in place for mealtimes. www.erinchase.io

Habits & routines are the foundation of living an intentional life, and that’s why we are talking about them all month long. In this episode, I want you to think about the habits and routines you have rolling through your life...and come up with just 1 new one to implement. Starting with your morning routine…

Setting yourself up for success in the kitchen...by having the right ingredients and gadgets on hand!! Some of the gadgets and resources mentioned today can be found in my online shop...check it out here: www.erinchase.io

Find out the MOST EFFICIENT way to prep meals for the freezer. I’m teaching you everything you need to know, plus the why behind MyFreezEasy! www.erinchase.io

The Who, What, When, Where, Why of the GROCERY BUDGET MAKEOVER!!!   https://store.erinchase.io/pages/2021-gbm   www.grocerybudgetmakeover.com/join   www.erinchase.io

How $5 Dinners Came to Be...it was like the sports ticker, flashing through my mind one night when I was doing the dishes! Find out where we’ve been, what we’ve done and where we are going!! www.5dollardinners.com www.erinchase.io/

The Erin Chase Show LIVE, episode 1 ~ "THE" Erin Chase - Who is She and Why Do You Need to Know Her?! Find out Erin's passions, dreams and how she can help you on your intentional living journey!   www.erinchase.io

Mind mapping is a fabulous way to both start, and move yourself through any large project or event. You’ll go from mind-racing-with-ideas-and-tasks to “mind streamlined” in a matter of minutes. Mind mapping helps you to create the map or blueprint you need to start and finish the project. It becomes your guide that assists you in deciding what to do in which order. Ultimately, it helps to reduce overwhelm related to the magnitude or time crunch of any project or event.    In this episode, I breakdown how mind mapping works by looking at two specific examples from life - throwing a birthday party for your kid, partner, friend or family member, as well as a school fundraiser type project that I was recently involved in.    Listen and learn how mind mapping can take your next project or event from “Jumbled to Streamlined.”     If you haven’t yet, download the accompanying worksheets for this season of the Erin Chase Show at: erinchase.io/podcast 

The Sunday Setup began to happen on my desk on a weekly basis about 10 years ago. I divided my life (and week) into categories and made a goal for each category. Eventually, I merged a quick sketch of my meal plan on the same page. And as I’ve progressed on my money journey and achieving personal finance goals, I added a money section.    And it’s just perfect as it is. The Sunday Setup is meant to help you look ahead from a ‘high level’ at your week. It helps you: plan your meals around your busy schedule, identify upcoming, out of the ordinary expenses, and it helps you get crystal clear on the simple goals and tasks you wish to accomplish.    The Sunday Setup is a fabulous way to map out your week, and do your best to plan for what’s coming your way.    I have an example of the Sunday Setup for you to try in this season’s episode worksheet pack. You can download the worksheets for this season of the Erin Chase Show at: erinchase.io/podcast 

Today we talked about money. Wait, don’t delete this episode just yet. I need you to hear this. Money can be such a taboo topic, but it’s an important one that deserves being talked about. In this episode, I’m going to share my money mistakes, the importance of habits and tracking your money journey. And of course, I will show you how PIE applies to being intentional with the way we handle money and achieve our financial goals.    While I’m very focused on the“grocery line item of your budget, I ultimately care about your entire money picture. It just so happens that the grocery store is the easiest place to find money. (More on that in the episode!)    Preface - Money is messy. Money has baggage. Money is emotional. Apparently, money needs a therapist. Or, maybe we need a money therapist?! What we really need to know is where all the money goes...every day!    And that is why you need to listen to this episode, learn from my mistakes, and decide the next steps to take in your money journey!    Download the accompanying worksheets for this season of the Erin Chase Show at: erinchase.io/podcast 

I had a major lightbulb moment after hearing some wisdom from my stepdad. And this shift in the way that I think about cleaning and laundry has been so freeing!    I’m sharing that shift with you today, as well as several practical ways to make cleaning and laundry easier and less UGH-like.    This is the 2nd episode in a 2-episode series on maintaining an Intentional Home. The last episode was all about the kitchen, and here we are now talking about laundry and cleaning. Let’s flip the switch on how we think and act when it comes to cleaning and laundry.    Please download the accompanying worksheets for this season of the Erin Chase Show at: erinchase.io/podcast 

Have you ever thought about what would happen if you ran your home kitchen like a commercial or restaurant kitchen?! I mean, I know that you don’t have line cooks and expeditors, and a lead chef...but what would happen if you organized your kitchen in such a way that everyone knew where everything went.    It’s crucial that a kitchen be well organized and laid out, so that it functions at its best. Even one wrong thing out of place can send a wrench into your meal prep. An organized pantry makes meal planning easier...and likely that you won’t be missing an ingredient.    In this first episode in a 2-part series, we’re looking at home organization and specifically the kitchen. In the next episode, it’s all about cleaning and laundry systems and organization.    If you haven’t yet, download the accompanying worksheets for this season of the Erin Chase Show at: erinchase.io/podcast

This episode is part 2 of the Intentional Body “series” here on the Erin Chase Show. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, do that first and then listen here.    We are flipping to the rest and renewal side of fitness. Because after you move, you need to rest. Mix in all of other life’s demands on your energy and body and sometimes you end up being forced to rest.   What if we did a better job of planning our rest? What if we made rest and renewal part of our daily, weekly, and monthly routines?    We will look at the importance of rest, and how to be intentional about including it into our schedule and routines, given all that life throws at us.    And with every episode, we will eat a piece of PIE as it applies to rest, and take a look at how we should think, feel and take action around the concept of rest. (Yes, I realize that sounds oxymoronic.)    Download the accompanying worksheets for this season of the Erin Chase Show at: erinchase.io/podcast

No, I’m not going to ask you to run. Unless you want to, or love to, or think you should try it. In this 1st episode of a 2 part “Intentional Body” series, we’re going to chat about moving your body with purpose and intention.    Fitness is crucial to living an intentional life, as you want your physical body to be “fit” for the journey.    Fitness is part movement and part rest, and in this first episode of this 2-parter, we will look at the movement component.     I’m sharing why fitness is important to me and why it should be important to you. I’m also going to walk you through several different “fitness personas” and offer some ideas for different free and paid fitness programs/apps to consider.   Finally, we will look at PIE and how to set yourself up with realistic and practical fitness goals.    Download the accompanying worksheets for this season of the Erin Chase Show at: erinchase.io/podcast 

In this first ever interview on the Erin Chase Show, Erin speaks with Mary Hunt about her story into and out of debt, and it will rock your world. Her practical ideas and advice for getting out of debt might even surprise you - I've already started implementing her advice on the "contingency fund" - but applied to how we split retirement vs investment savings. You will love Mary, her story, and her amazing advice! Connect with Mary and learn more about being intentional with your money: https://debtproofliving.com/ and https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/