
Meal Plans
Meal planning just got easier! Explore our growing collection of budget-friendly meal plans tailored for families of 4. Whether you’re stretching $60, planning for $100, or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered.
Each meal plan includes:
- 6 delicious dinners with recipes your family will love.
- A complete shopping list to make grocery trips stress-free.
- Printable PDFs for convenience and easy access anytime.
Save money, reduce food waste, and enjoy family mealtime without the hassle. Ready to plan your next week of meals? Dive into our meal plans today!
Meal Ideas
Looking for fresh ways to make your meals exciting? Our Meal Ideas section is packed with inspiration to help you:
- Transform staple ingredients into mouthwatering dishes.
- Explore creative recipe collections perfect for any occasion.
- Jazz up the basics with simple tips to make everyday meals feel extra special.
From easy ways to elevate pantry staples to inventive twists on family favorites, you’ll find ideas to keep mealtime delicious, affordable, and fun. Let’s make every bite memorable!
Low Dough Family
Hi! My name is Jen! I am a wife and mom of two young kids. Over the years, the stress of always wondering what is for dinner can really take a toll.
I decided to make a resource for all families but especially those that are struggling with meal planning.
We try to share easy to follow recipes without a ton of ingredients, fun food ideas, and inspire you to start meal planning.
Grab a cup of coffee and scroll a while. If you have questions, you can always email me or come join the conversation over on Facebook!


Check us out on YouTube!
We post 2 videos a week on grocery news, tips, and ways to save money at the grocery store!
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Crockpot Soup Ideas
Crockpots are wonderful for setting it up and letting it cook all day. That way when you are time to eat, everything is ready and you didn’t have…
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Different Ways to Cook and Use Celery
Celery is an often overlooked vegetable. It’s kind of boring right? Well, did you know that celery typically goes on sale from Thanksgiving to Super Bowl every year?…
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Healthy Meal Plan on a Budget (Week#50)
This week we are really in the thick of winter, so it is time to bring out the crockpot as much as possible. Not only does a crockpot…
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One Pot Spaghetti with Lots of Twists
Spaghetti is a basic comfort food, and my kids love it. Unfortunately, spaghetti can also get very boring. So, I wanted to show you how some small twists…
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Cream Cheese Mix Ins to make at Home!
Cream cheese is so versatile and can be used in hot, warm, or cold applications. Think about all the different flavors of cream cheese that you can buy…
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Family Meal Plan on a Budget (Week #49)
This week we are back with a $100 menu that covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner! We priced our menu out at the Walmart Supercenter in Elgin, Illinois and…
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More Questions?
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