Free Meal Plans

Weekly Meal Plans

By Kristen Chidsey

Updated Aug 24, 2025

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Feeding your family does not have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming! With my free meal plans, meal planning is possible for the BUSIEST of people! And making a wholesome dinner for your family becomes a reality, instead of a task that seems unreachable.

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Meal Planning the EASY Way

Want to feed your family wholesome meals made with real food AND save money at the grocery store? Check and check.

The secret? Meal planning.

But let's be honest-meal planning can be a lot of work.

That's where I come in. I've been creating meal plans for decades (it's actually why I started this blog!), and now I'm sharing them with YOU.

My meal plans are family-approved, time-saving, and budget-friendly. And the best part? They are FREE.

Because my goal is simple: to help families enjoy delicious, stress-free meals together.

Happy EASY Cooking! xo Kristen

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    What to Expect with Meal Plans

    • Picky-eater approved, tried and true recipes.
    • 7 delicious dinners along with ideas for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
    • Categorized shopping list provided.
    • Tips for cutting down on prep and cost.
    • Smart ingredient overlap to reduce cost and waste and to keep dinner budget-friendly.
    • Seasonal ingredients for better flavor & savings.
    • Recipes made with simple, wholesome, easy-to-find ingredients.
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    Meal Plan Testimonials

    • They really took the guesswork out of what to cook, which for me, was very time-consuming. So I'm very thankful for this huge time saver. -Morgan
    • I really enjoy the variety and ease of your recipes.  They make my life with three kids and a working husband so much easier by providing ideas for delicious, healthy, and simple, real food meals that my whole family can enjoy together.  Thank you! -Christi
    • I love your meal plans and the extra details you add in your email which help me plan my shopping and how I will make the meals.  All of your recipes I have tried so far have been well received by my family of 5 and have been easy to prepare for me, a mom who works full time. -Kim
    • I LOVE everything about your meals and meal plans. It makes my life so much easier when I get them. -Beth
    • The meal plans helped me stay on budget! Thank you for your hard work and help! -Ella

    I truly can't wait to help make dinner easier for you! xo, Kristen

    About Kristen Chidsey

    Kristen is a wife, busy mom of two, and creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. From breakfast to dinner to dessert, it is her passion to share tried-and-true recipes that are big on flavor, made with easy-to-find ingredients, and family-approved!

    Read More About Me

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    133 Comments

    2. My husband and I are vegan. We enjoy your recipes, as you almost always will give a substitution when using certain ingredients that we choose not to eat. I take “some” small liberties with ingredients if most of the meals are within the “vegan” “vegetarian” confines. Thank you…/Ann

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      1. You are so very welcome! I am thrilled you are able to enjoy my meal plans even though they are not specifically vegan.

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    4. I enjoy some of your meal plans. Am very strict on. MY diabetics as to what I can or not eat. Here is list of some of the items I will not eat. Even if one item in the mix I’ll not touch. There are other items but this the list my dietitian gave me as a start. Squash is my down fall.
      Potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams ? , Because of the list I fix my own meals. Yes am a college train chef on both sides baking and cooking. Thank you.
      Corm
      Peas
      Butternut squash
      Parshnips
      Pumpkin
      Veggie juice of any kind.

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      1. Oh man! I am with you, sweet potatoes and potatoes are some of my favorites. I do have blood sugar issues as well due to my pancreatic disease, but overall as long as I pair with protein I am okay. Best to listen to your dietician though.

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      2. I am so looking forward to getting you meal plans. We need that in our daily lives— knowing what we’re having and shopping in advance.

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