Family Meal Plan on a Budget (Week #49)
This week we are back with a $100 menu that covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner! We priced our menu out at the Walmart Supercenter in Elgin, Illinois and our total was $99.83.
Yes, that was cutting it super close, but I figured that being the beginning of the year, it would be a good time to make sure you had lots and lots of pantry staples on hand. So, if your pantry is looking a little low or you are just starting out, this week’s meal plan will help you stock up on some basics!
If you already have a well-stocked pantry, you can easily get your total this week much lower than mine. Just cross off the items you already have and only buy the one’s you don’t have.
Full Week of Meals
Shopping List
If you want to see the full shopping list on Walmart in your area, all you have to do is click my Walmart Grocery list and change the zip code to your area. *This is an affiliate link, and I do make a small commission on any purchases, but at no additional cost to you!*
Please note, that every once in a while, an item that I pick turns out to be regional. This means that it may be a much higher price in some areas. Always double check the list and if you see an item that is much higher than it should be adjust accordingly.
In case you are not familiar with all the items, I have included some visuals!
Daily Breakdown & Recipes
This is just a suggestion of how to order these meals, but you can do them any way you like!
Where is Day 7?
Day 7 typically falls on a Saturday at my house, so I leave that full day for leftovers. One of the easiest ways to save money on groceries is to use them all up.
This not only keeps us from throwing away a bunch of food, but also makes us more intentional with what we buy.
I also like to clean out my fridge on Saturdays, so I start with a clean slate for the next week!
Low-Cost Fruit Options to Add:
I am a huge fan of adding fruit to dinners. This small, yummy part helps kids know they will love at least something on their plate.
So, whenever I have a little wiggle room in my budget, I try to pick up 2-3 fruits to add to meals. Here are some good options that you can grab this week! (Try mixing fresh fruit and canned fruit together for some added variety)
It’s also been shown that most Americans don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables, so add some to your dinner! (Remember you don’t need a ton of fruit either, just a 1/4 to 124 a cup can help fill you up at mealtime.)
Free Printable PDF Version
This prints on standard paper sized 8.5 x 11 inches.
What about next week?
We put out a new meal plan every week! We have 3 ways to be notified of new menus:
*Join our Low Dough Facebook Page where we post new menus every Saturday and new meal ideas every Wednesday!
*Sign up for the weekly email newsletter on Fridays (early menu access)
Join our Facebook Group- Meal Planning for All (you can ask questions and get help planning your own menus)
Until next week, I hope you have a fabulous week!
