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    Home » Real Life » Healthy Eating Strategies » Free Meal Plans (Budget-Friendly & Healthy)

    Free Meal Plans (Budget-Friendly & Healthy)

    By Kristen Chidsey | 77 Comments | Published April 27, 2017 | Updated November 6, 2020 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Danny

      May 14, 2022 at 12:13 am

      Hello Kristen, cooking has always been a challenge for me. I have been watching your videos using the instant pot and it give me courage. I purchase the 6qt instant pot ultra and finally started cooking real food. You are a great teacher, can't wait to get you meal plans. Thanks for the confidence!!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm

        I am so happy to hear that my videos have helped you feel more confident when it comes to cooking!

        Reply
    2. Rasha

      April 03, 2022 at 2:11 am

      Love all your recipes
      Very helpful and easy
      Thank you

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 03, 2022 at 7:51 am

        You are so very welcome Rasha! I hope you enjoy the meal plans as well.

        Reply
    3. Caitlin

      January 16, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      I have absolutely LOVED having your meal plans sent to my inbox each week for the last few years! I print off the weekly menu, along with the corresponding recipes, and BAM! My whole year of meals is planned. It has been a life saver, particularly on those weeks when I utterly lack cooking inspiration. I just need to flip open my binder and the guess work is entirely taken care of. The recipes are so easily adaptable too. Thank you so much for offering these. I can't believe it's free. I tell all my friends about them!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 17, 2022 at 7:43 am

        This makes my day, Caitlin! I absolutely love helping others!

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