
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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Recipe Inspiration (Directory of Online Recipe Collections)
I know everyone goes to Pinterest and Google for recipes, but I have come across tons of recipe collections that never come up in search. So I am…
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20 Tips & Strategies for Meal Planning
I recently asked everyone to share a tip or strategy to help those that are new to meal planning. I was blown away with the responses, and I…
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Our Favorite Meals- Free Printable PDF
Meal Planning can be so tough sometimes. There is good news! More than likely you have been making meals for your family for a while now, so you…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Safeway vs Lucky’s
Today we are going to compare prices at Safeway and Lucky Supermarket, to see which one comes out cheaper for grocery prices! I like to make this comparison…
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Grocery Price Showdown: Smart & Final VS Grocery Outlet
Smart & Final and Grocery Outlet are two grocery stores but they aren’t exactly your typical grocery store. Smart & Final describes themselves as a warehouse club without…
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Yummy Family Meal Plan for less than $100 at Walmart (Week #13)
This week is part classic dishes and part comfort foods. I love trying new meals out but other times I want just tried and tested items that are…
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More Questions?
Please feel free to reach out to us if you need help or if you want to work with us!