AN exhausted mum-of-two has shared her clever four week rolling menu that takes the hassle out of cooking, after admitting she hates meal planning and food shopping.
Caroline Campbell, who has two kids under five, works full time and feels like cooking dinner each night is a chore which she doesn't have time for.
The idea is to have set meals per week and rotate them on a monthly basis, so Caroline doesn't have to worry about planning meals again.
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The best part is that all of the meals use similar ingredients, which allows the mum-of-two to save money and reduce waste.
For example, one of her meals is a pea and ham soup which will use leftover gammon from the night before, plus ingredients she'll already have in her cupboard and freezer.
I hate meal planning and food shopping. With a full time job that’s pretty demanding and two children under 5, it just feels like a chore that I don’t have time for.Caroline Campbell
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By doing this, Caroline said she can simply reorder the same food items every four weeks and have them delivered from Tesco.
She revealed that this meal plan sets her back between £40 and £46 for her family, and that includes extras such as fruit, toilet roll, squash and cat food.
The detailed meal plan includes both lunches and dinners across seven days, and Caroline has even used symbols to indicate what are leftovers, what goes into the slow cooker and pressure cooker and what needs to be frozen or defrosted.
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Posting a snap of her organised spreadsheet online, she wrote: I hate meal planning and food shopping. With a full time job that’s pretty demanding and two children under 5, it just feels like a chore that I don’t have time for.
So I’ve created a 4 week rolling menu, will just keep repeating it and make changes as wanted/necessary. I’ve tried to maximise any ingredients bought to save money and reduce waste.
I’ve then created shopping lists and done each of these orders for the next 4 weeks on Tesco. I know it’s not as budget as it could be but the time and hassle it saves is worth £7.99 for the delivery saver as Tesco is where I’d shop in person.
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In 4 weeks when I get back to week 1, all I have to do is hit re-order and double check the basket. Thought I’d share in case it helped anyone else.
Needless to say, the plan was a hit with other mums on a budget who are looking for ways to streamline meals in their household.
Omg I love! I’m going to screenshot, and borrow some of the meals, I have a toddler and am pregnant so will be good to have some new ideas! one person raved.
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Meanwhile, a third added: Great idea! We are in the same boat, demanding full time jobs and 2 children under 5. Thank you so much for sharing this. I love the symbols!
If you're looking for more inspiration, this hyper-organised mum plans meals for the entire MONTH and even has a colour-coded spreadsheet to help.This family-friendly, two-week healthy meal plan is designed for the fall and winter months and is full of recipes the whole family will love that are easy to make -- plus, it comes with a free printable shopping list.
I love having a plan when I'm cooking, if you do too, look at these posts: My Approach to Eating, What to Make for Dinner: Stop the 5 Oclock Dinner Planning and 3 Tips for Making Meal Prep EASY!
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If you want to feed your family well but aren't sure where to start, this is the post for you. I have a whole foods approach to eating that your whole family will gobble up (with no health food store needed… score ).
This meal plan is ideal for families because all of the recipes are beyond simple, the ingredients are easy to find, and your whole family will chow down the meals. If you are new to healthy eating or trying to eat with a focus on whole foods, this a great place to start because the recipes are very traditional while also being simply delicious, if I do say so myself.
I do want to mention that “healthy” is a relative term, and we may not agree on what it means. To me, it’s about balance, eating foods that make you feel good, and not restricting yourself. You can check out my food philosophy here (LINK).
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Let me take the thinking out of feeding your family! This eating clean meal plan is great for busy families who want to eat at home more! You are going to love all of the tried-and-true recipes I've been making for my family of seven for years.
Tip: Make a double batch of the waffles and pancakes on the first day, and freeze half for the second time you plan to serve them for breakfast. Thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat in a toaster. Easy as can be!
Here are some simple lunch ideas for your family that can be made at home or taken on the go to work, school, or the park.
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I've made this EVEN EASIER! Sign up here to get a free PDF printable shopping list for the dinners included in this meal plan.
Dinner is the hardest meal of the day because everyone’s a little bit tired, and there’s still a lot left to do (homework, sports practice, baths, bedtime, cleanup, etc.). Here's my easy meal plan that is perfect for fall and winter dinners that’ll take the stress out of getting the final meal of the day on the table! They’re hearty and will warm you up from the inside out during the chilly months.
I rely on frozen veggies a lot in the winter months because there aren’t as many fresh options available as warmer months. If you need a side for your meals, consider adding baked or roasted potatoes, roasted fresh veggies , steamed frozen veggies, or making a simple side salad (with a great dressing) to go with your meal.
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Hard squashes like butternut , spaghetti, and acorn are in season, as well as other dark greens like Brussels sprouts , kale, and cabbage.
Fruits like apples, pomegranates, oranges, and other citrus fruits are also prime in the winter. Frozen fruit such as summer berries or peaches are also great (stock up and freeze them yourself when they are in season for added savings).
If your kids are like mine, I bet they come home hungry from school. This snack list is also great for things to send in school lunches.
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Love a fall and winter meal plan? Don't worry, I have a summery one too! You can find mysummer meal plan here.
I hope this free meal plan for families really helps you out, saves you time, and takes some of the thinking out of what's for dinner?!
Take the hassle out of meal planning with: Dinner Made Easy, a FREE 1 week meal plan with full shopping list, easy dinners, nutrition information, serving suggestions for each meal, and more!
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Melissa is dedicated to helping parents figure out the nightly questions, What's for Dinner?! with her no-fuss approach to cooking. Read more...You are here: Don't Waste The Crumbs » Meal Planning » Meal Plans » One Week $50 Meal Plan for a Family of Four
$50 a week meal plan for a family of four includes a real food menu for breakfast, lunches, and dinners, plus a downloadable shopping list! It’s a perfect plan for when money is tight, or use it to increase your savings.
Some people truly believe that the only way to eat healthy real food is to shop at high-end health food grocery stores like Whole Foods or Central Market.
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Real food is all around us and whatever the financial hardship you may have, I assure you that it’s possible to feed your family real food on a tight budget!
For the family who is trying to make healthy food work with a small budget, but aren’t sure where to begin, it’s exactly what you need! Whether you’re saving for something big, working on a smaller income, or overspent in previous weeks and need to scale back, this meal plan can help get you (back) on track!
This menu is 100% real food, but it was not written to include organic, grass-fed, or any other qualities of real food. Of course, these things are great, but they’re not required for a real food diet. If your budget is only $50 for the week, these qualities need to be momentarily set aside until your financial situation is more stable.
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Here’s my meal planning process, and I’m also including my best tips to stick to the meal plan. For a sample of how I plan out my entire month of meals, check out this budget-friendly monthly meal plan.
Most recipes aren’t linked because they are either very basic (i.e. peanut butter and jelly) OR the recipe can be found on the container (i.e. oatmeal). I’ve linked to recipes where they would be helpful. If you like to follow meal
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