
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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Can you eat old Hamburger Helper?
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Is it bad to drink an expired Coke?
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Albertsons vs Smart & Final: Who is Cheaper?
Albertsons is a major grocery chain with over 2200 locations, that operate under names like Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, and Shaw’s. Smart and Final is a warehouse style…
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Harris Teeter vs Publix: Who is Cheaper?
Harris Teeter is a medium sized grocery store chain with a about 261 stores in multiple southern states. (Harris Teeter is also part of the Kroger Company.) Publix…
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Aldi vs Stop and Shop: Who is Cheaper?
Aldi is a considered a discount grocery store chain with over 2,000 locations in 38 US states. Stop and Shop is a part of the Ahold Delhaize company…
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What happens if you drink expired Dr Pepper?
As with most soft drinks, we all have that one that we love to drink the most. Dr. Pepper is one of those sodas that people love or…
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