
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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6 Summer Dinners for Under $60 (Week #26)
We are back with another week of kid-friendly, no oven, yummy meals for under $60 at your local Walmart! We were so close to our budget this week…
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Low Budget Slow Cooker Sides (Free PDF)
Whether you are going to a potluck or a cookout, you may be asked to bring a side dish. The easiest side dishes can usually be made in…
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Beach Bucks Savings Challenge (FREE PDF)
This week’s free printable PDF is a savings challenge. It has 31 spots so you can easily do it for the month of July or any month with…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Columbus, Georgia
This week we are doing price comparisons in Columbus, GA. We will take our $100 meal plan with grocery list and check all the available grocery stores (online…
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$100 Walmart Meal Plan (Week #25)
This week we are continuing to use low heat/no oven meals. We are also leaning heavy on pantry items. In fact, there are so many pantry staples on…
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Easy Low Budget Dessert Ideas (Free PDF)
Whether you are looking for a new dessert for an upcoming barbeque/potluck, or just a fun dessert to try this week. Check out our list of 8 super…
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More Questions?
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