
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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Wraps and Pita on a Budget! (Free PDF)
Wraps and pitas are a great low effort and low heat way to make a tasty dinner in the summertime. They are also a good way to use…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Gainesville, Florida
This week we are doing price comparisons at local grocery store options in Gainesville, FL. These are all stores that offer online shopping options. We are taking this…
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6 Low-Heat Summer Meals for under $60 (Week #27)
This week is all about fancy but also kid approved! Lots of low effort but high taste meals. We did stay under budget this week, with a total…
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Low Cost No-Churn Ice Creams to Make at Home! (Free PDF)
Nothing says summertime more than ice cream right? Unfortunately ice cream can get quite expensive, so this year we are going to make some super easy (no machine…
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Red-Yellow-Green Food Inventory (Free PDF to Stop Food Waste)
The statistics about food waste are truly astonishing! Household food waste accounts for 40% of all food wasted. That is more than restaurants/food retail, farms, and even manufacturers.…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Santa Rosa, California
This week we had a ton of options for grocery price comparisons! Most places, just have 3-5 grocery stores available, but this time we had 11 stores that…
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More Questions?
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