Free Meal Plans
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.
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
Sign Up for Meal Plans
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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.
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
Hi Kristen
This sounds like fun! I have a husband and 7 children to cook for. I've been meal planning for several years, but always open to new ideas to try!
We are market farmers, so we have lots of vegetables and many varieties, but I find summer the most challenging for cooking. We are just so busy working outside! I hope you include lots of veggies!
Lois
Wanderingshovelfarm.ca
Hi Lois! I am so glad you found my meal plans! I have to say I wish you lived closer to share some vegetables with me--I have a black thumb. But I still love veggie heavy dishes. I hope you find many here to enjoy!
I lost recipe for southern green beans with potatoes and bacon can you send me it
I have a recipe for Instant pot Potatoes, Kielbasa, and Green Beans--but not potatoes and bacon and beans. Sorry.
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
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.
That recipe for southern green beans with bacon and potatoes I lost it
Here you go Debra: https://amindfullmom.com/instant-pot-smoked-sausage-and-potatoes/
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
Hi Ronda! Great feedback! I never use fancy preset buttons--only manual on high pressure 🙂 Hopefully that helps!
You are a true inspiration Kristen So ha[[y I stumbled across your website. Keep on fighting xo
Thank you so much Holly!
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
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.