
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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No Energy Kid Friendly Budget Meal Plan (Week #45)
Next week is Thanksgiving and there will probably be some chaos. Kids are out of school, you might be travelling, and you will probably be overwhelmed and stressed.…
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How to Cook Butternut Squash (Everything you need to know!)
I got a request last week to go over butternut squash. This is perfect timing because coming up soon in the winter months, you can find really good…
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Guacamole with a Twist! (New ways to add flavors and mix-ins to try)
I am a huge fan of guacamole and really avocados in general, but occasionally you want to spice things up and try out some new flavors! So, today…
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How to Cook Sweet Potatoes (Everything you need to know!)
Sweet potatoes don’t always get to be recognition they deserve! They are so versatile and can be used for so much more than sweet potato casserole. So, today…
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Fast Easy Meal Plan for under $70 (Week #44)
I swear the closer we get to the holidays the less time I have. It’s exhausting with all the events and after school activities. So, this week, we…
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Easy French Dip Sandwich Ideas!
I’m not going to lie, French Dip Sandwiches can be pretty pricey to buy at restaurants, but we can also make them at home for pretty cheap! Let’s…
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More Questions?
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