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.

Do you want to feed your family more wholesome meals made with REAL food?
How about saving your family some money at the grocery store?
Check and Check.
Let me tell you the secret to making those things a reality.
MEAL PLANNING
We have all heard that meal planning is the key to getting dinner on the table with less stress.
But it is a lot of work.
Let me do that work for you!
I have been creating meal plans for decades. In fact, that is why I started this blog. I had been sending out my meal plans to my close friends and extended family and they wanted a place to find my recipes.
And now, I am here to offer YOU the same time-saving, money-saving, family-approved meal plans!
FREE HEALTHY MEAL PLANS
Best news--I am offering these meal plans to you for FREE!!!
Because it is my goal to help families of all shapes and sizes sit down to a wholesome, delicious meal--without stress!
Things to know about my Family-Friendly Meal Plans
- They will be tried and true and have been given the picky eater seal of approval.
- Meal plans will be made with a budget in mind.
- Meal plans will utilize similar ingredients for the week to minimize cost and food waste.
- Meal plans use seasonal ingredients to cut back on food costs (and for better-tasting meals!)
- No recipe will have hydrogenated oils, high fructose syrup, or MSG.
- Every recipe will be made with whole foods and from mostly scratch (occasionally I will take a shortcut like store-bought salsa or an organic pie crust.)

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
Debra Stevens
I lost recipe for southern green beans with potatoes and bacon can you send me it
Kristen Chidsey
I have a recipe for Instant pot Potatoes, Kielbasa, and Green Beans--but not potatoes and bacon and beans. Sorry.
Michalee yurack
I would love the recipes for puff pastry I saw it and tried it . It was wonderful but I did not get all the ingredients down before it got deleted
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Micahlee, I am not sure what recipe you are referring to? I don't have a recipe for homemade puff pastry (nor have I ever), but I do have a recipe for Puff Pastry Breakfast Pastries you may bee looking for.
Debra Stevens
That recipe for southern green beans with bacon and potatoes I lost it
Kristen Chidsey
Here you go Debra: https://amindfullmom.com/instant-pot-smoked-sausage-and-potatoes/
Ronda
Hello Kristen,
I like the posts you share for "Instant Pot" recipes. However, I own a regular electric pressure cooker that doesn't come with all the fancy button options. Is it possible for you to mention the cook time/pressure level for those of us who do it manually?
On behalf of your followers, THANK YOU, for taking the time to post recipes for us to try.
Best,
Ronda
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Ronda! Great feedback! I never use fancy preset buttons--only manual on high pressure 🙂 Hopefully that helps!
Holly
You are a true inspiration Kristen So ha[[y I stumbled across your website. Keep on fighting xo
Kristen Chidsey
Thank you so much Holly!
Carole Mesken
love u Mindful Mum. You are making my life much easier. My instant pot is no longer a dust collector but nearly a every day happening. Thank You
Kristen Chidsey
This seriously makes my heart so happy Carole! I am so glad you enjoy using your Instant Pot now and that it does not overwhelm you.
Nancy G
Thanks for your help , I was given my pot by my son. Am used to using only my air fryer/toaster oven, microwave , and small cast iron skillet to cook . At an age where I need simple
Kristen Chidsey
I hope to help make the instant pot simple for you Nancy! Be sure to start with my How to use an Instant Pot post.
DEBRA STEVENS
Just need low protein meals
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Debra! I don't create low protein meal plans, but I did see your personal email to me as well and sent you a few of my favorite meals that are low in protein. I hope that helps.
Sandra
Can’t access meal plan.
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Sandra, once you sign up for meal plans, I send them out every Friday to your email 🙂
Michelle L Kelley
I've just recently discovered your blog and absolutely love it! Thank you. I've searched lots of other sites for recipes but they ended up being either too complicated and/or costly but yours caught my attention and I'm now a regular fan and enjoy all the variety you bring to your audience.
Kristen Chidsey
I am so glad you found my site Michelle! Thank you so much for your kind words.