
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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Grocery Price Showdown: Safeway vs Shoppers
Today we are going to do a grocery price comparison of Safeway and Shoppers in Baltimore, Maryland. Comparing grocery prices is a great way to help lower your…
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Walmart Dinner Ideas (6 for $60)- Week #17
This week we are going to do another week of dinners and stay under $60 for everything. We had to get a little creative and use our money…
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Busy Night Dinners (8 Rice Bowls Meal Ideas)
I am currently in love with Rice Bowls. We typically have one version at least once a week. Rice bowls are a great way to use up leftovers…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Cub Foods vs Aldi
This week we will be shopping at both Hy-Vee and Kowalski’s in the Minneapolis area to see who has better prices. We love to use real lists for…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Fresh Thyme vs Target
Today let’s do a price comparison of Fresh Thyme and Target to see who had better prices on groceries. We love to use real lists for our comparison,…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Hy-Vee vs Kowalski’s Market
This week we will be shopping at both Hy-Vee and Kowalski’s in the Minneapolis area to see who has better prices. We love to use real lists for…
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More Questions?
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