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    Free Meal Plans (Budget-Friendly & Healthy)

    Real Life April 23, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 96 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

    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. Debra Stevens

      June 15, 2020 at 10:21 am

      I lost recipe for southern green beans with potatoes and bacon can you send me it

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 15, 2020 at 11:31 am

        I have a recipe for Instant pot Potatoes, Kielbasa, and Green Beans--but not potatoes and bacon and beans. Sorry.

        Reply
    2. Michalee yurack

      June 14, 2020 at 8:32 am

      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

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 14, 2020 at 8:52 am

        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.

        Reply
    3. Debra Stevens

      June 13, 2020 at 10:09 am

      That recipe for southern green beans with bacon and potatoes I lost it

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 13, 2020 at 10:39 am

        Here you go Debra: https://amindfullmom.com/instant-pot-smoked-sausage-and-potatoes/

        Reply
    4. Ronda

      June 12, 2020 at 10:56 am

      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

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 12, 2020 at 3:12 pm

        Hi Ronda! Great feedback! I never use fancy preset buttons--only manual on high pressure 🙂 Hopefully that helps!

        Reply
    5. Holly

      June 12, 2020 at 10:15 am

      You are a true inspiration Kristen So ha[[y I stumbled across your website. Keep on fighting xo

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 12, 2020 at 3:47 pm

        Thank you so much Holly!

        Reply
    6. Carole Mesken

      May 23, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 24, 2020 at 8:30 am

        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.

        Reply
    7. Nancy G

      April 18, 2020 at 6:50 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 19, 2020 at 8:04 am

        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.

        Reply
    8. DEBRA STEVENS

      March 12, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Just need low protein meals

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 12, 2020 at 10:57 am

        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.

        Reply
    9. Sandra

      March 06, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      Can’t access meal plan.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 07, 2020 at 8:11 am

        Hi Sandra, once you sign up for meal plans, I send them out every Friday to your email 🙂

        Reply
    10. Michelle L Kelley

      February 29, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 29, 2020 at 3:46 pm

        I am so glad you found my site Michelle! Thank you so much for your kind words.

        Reply
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