New Year! It’s time for a new homecooked meal strategy (or implementing one I know has worked for us in the past!). One of the ways I like to stay on track with family meals, instead of eating out or making completely unhealthy choices, is by preparing Freezer Meals. By creating a monthly freezer meal workshop, we are not prepping EVERY meal for the month, but we are starting a prepped meal stock in our freezer. We invite you to join in and prep along with us or do it at a later date.
Menu Plans
Frugal Family Meal Plan – 7 day plan
Inside: 7 day Family Meal Plan based on the Atlantic Canadian Sales Flyer for most major retailers.
We asked on our Facebook page last week if you want a $25 menu with 5 supper meals, or a 7 day menu with Suppers and ideas for lunch and breakfast as well. So here we go, our first 7 day meal plan based on the current sales in Atlantic Canada.
Meal Prep and Planning Basics
Inside: Step by step tips for family meal prep and planning basics. We share how to make a list of your favourite meals, collect recipes, check what you have on hand, check sales, pick meals, shop, and prep ahead. We always function so much better as a family when I take the time to meal … Read more
Frugal Meal Plan Sept 20 – Family Meals On A Budget
What’s for supper this week?
How about 5 supper meals for a family of 4 for under around $25? That is my goal when creating these meals plans each week. The goal is to inspire you to find frugal and filling options for your family. You may spend a little more or a little less, but these are guidelines and inspiration for a frugal family meal plan.
$25 Meal Plan – May 30th – Frugal Family Meals
This week’s meal plan includes BBQ Chicken, Hamburger soup, BLT Bagels and more. 5 family-friendly frugal meals on a budget each week based on sales in Atlantic Canada.
$25 Meal Plan May 3rd – Frugal Family Meals
This week’s meal plan includes Root Beer Chicken, Chicken Fried Rice and more. 5 family-friendly frugal meals on a budget each week based on sales in Atlantic Canada.
$25 Meal Plan April 7th – Frugal Family Meals
Here is this week’s $25 meal plan. The plan includes Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies, Omelets, Lentil Soup and more. 5 family-friendly frugal meals on a budget each week based on sales in Atlantic Canada.
$25 Meal Plan – March 24 Frugal Family Meals
Here is this week’s $25 meal plan. The plan includes Pork Tenderloin and roasted veggies, Burgers, Eggroll In A Bowl and more. 5 family-friendly frugal meals on a budget each week based on sales in Atlantic Canada.
The whole idea in sharing these plans is to inspire you to find lower-cost options and plan ahead to save time and money. If you have specific dietary needs, you can alter some recipes or create your own plans. This is for inspiration, to prove it is possible to feed a family of 4 for supper meals on $25/week…customize as you wish. You can do it!
$25 Meal Plan March 16th – Frugal Family Meals
Here is this week’s $25 meal plan. The plan includes Chicken Stew & Irish Soda Bread, Spaghetti & Garlic Toast, BBQ Pork Chops, Broccoli & Rice and more. 5 family-friendly frugal meals on a budget each week based on sales in Atlantic Canada.
$25 Meal Plan: March 2 – Frugal Family Meals
Here is this week’s $25 meal plan. The plan includes Lemon Greek Chicken, Honey Garlic Meatballs, Greek Pasta Salad, Burgers and more. Family-friendly frugal meals on a budget each week based on sales in Atlantic Canada.