
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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Small Budget Dinner Ideas- Grilling!
This week we are embracing all things grilled. We have done some mix and matching on more commonly grilled items and thrown in some that you may not…
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Deck of Cards – 8 Week Meal Plan
I am a HUGE fan of making routine tasks more fun, so this week I designed a “game” to make meal planning for 2 months be more exciting.…
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Easy Summer Meals at Walmart (6 Dinners for $60)-Week #22
Summer has started for us and the temperature are rising. This means I want quick and easy meals that don’t heat up the house. We will be utilizing…
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9 Easy Sauces to Make at Home! (Free PDF)
One of the easiest ways to add flavor to a simple dish is to add a sauce. Now some sauces can cost a lot if you buy then…
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Fishing Savings Challenge (FREE PDF)
This week’s free printable PDF is a savings challenge. It has 30 spots so you can easily do it for the month of June or any month with…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Pick N’ Save vs Lamb’s Fresh Market
Our last stop in Wausau, Wisconsin is to look at Pick N Save (a Kroger owned store) and Lamb’s Market (a small local chain). Will this be a…
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More Questions?
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