
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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4 x 2 Grocery Method (with Free PDF)
Our next grocery method is all about focusing on certain foods for inspiration for your recipes. We will pick certain types of items and then use them to…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Joplin, Missouri
This week we are doing our price comparisons in Joplin, Missouri. We will take our 6-dinner meal plan for $60 and place online grocery orders at all the…
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Realistic Low Effort Summer Meal Plan for under $60 (Week #24)
This week, I had a few requests sent to me about the menu so let’s see if we can hit them all! Here are the messages I got:…
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9 Easy Low-Cost Dips to Make Homemade!
Summertime is always a great time to get together with friends and family. You don’t technically need a reason to celebrate, but you do need snacks! Whether it…
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3-3-2-2-1 Grocery Method (with Free PDF)
I love seeing new grocery shopping and meal planning methods! I also know that what works for me might not work for others, so I like to share…
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Low Budget Summer Meal Plan at Walmart (6 Dinners for $60) Week #23
This week is all about low effort but super yummy meals. As a bonus they are not only family friendly but kid friendly meals as well! Summertime is…
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