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7 Weekly meal plans under $50 (plus how to save tons of money on food)

Have you ever looked at your spending and suddenly realized you’ve spent $1000 on food this month and you still don’t know what to eat tonight?

Yeah. That’s a thing I’ve done and I am so ashamed. But it’s real life and honestly, a TON of people have this same issue.

I’ve written several posts on how to save money on food. Along with several meal plans. It’s honestly one of my favorite topics.

So much so that I created an entire course that shows you exactly how to save money on food and meal plan (without taking up a ton of your time)!

We saved $400 a month with these strategies, it is lifechanging!

Check out the course here.

My best posts for saving money on food

There are a lot of different strategies you can use to save money on food, some, in my opinion, are more valuable than others. Especially when time is an issue!

7 Weeks of meal plans under $50

These are meal plans that I have created and shared here and on my Instagram page, make sure to follow me to stay up to date on all my food saving ways!

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One of the most expensive things in most people's budgets that can absolutely be taken down by hundreds of dollars is food. ⁣ . ⁣ This week I'm sharing what we are actually having for dinner, the recipes, what it cost, and I'll be in stories today explaining my strategies to save money! ⁣ . ⁣ Also, since we deal with food allergies most of the recipes are super easy to make Dairy/nut/egg/wheat free! ⁣ .⁣ You can check the link in my bio for all the recipes for this week, and a little more info! #tchsavemoney⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #simplymamahood #moneysavingtips #frugalmom #frugallife #busymama #momsrule #bossmama #stayathomemama #stayathomemomlife #weeklymeals #mealplanbabes #plantbasedmeal #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreefoods #dairyfreerecipes #dairyfreefood #dairyfreeliving #budgetplanning #debtfreegoals #budgetmeals #frugalmeals #cheapmeals #budgetingtips #budgeting #budgets #livingonabudget #allergymom #foodallergymom #savemore #

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Find all the recipes here: Weekly Meal Plan #1: Total Cost $39.96

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This week's meal plan is yummy and SO CHEAP (double win)! ⁣ . ⁣ I really like making a big meal early in the week that gives a ton of leftovers. It's less work overall and we are more likely to eat at home when things get crazy. ⁣ .⁣ This week pulled pork will be the big meal and we'll for sure be having it for dinner twice. ⁣ . ⁣ I'll be in stories later today with a few more meal planning tips, keep an eye out! ⁣ .⁣ Link to all the recipes is in the bio! #tchmealplan⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #simplymamahood #moneysavingtips #frugalmom #frugallife #busymama #momsrule #bossmama #stayathomemama #stayathomemomlife #weeklymeals #mealplanbabes #plantbasedmeal #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreefoods #dairyfreerecipes #dairyfreefood #dairyfreeliving #budgetplanning #debtfreegoals #budgetmeals #frugalmeals #cheapmeals #budgetingtips #budgeting #budgets #livingonabudget #allergymom #foodallergymom #savemore⁣ ⁣

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Find all the recipes here: Weekly Frugal Meal Plan #2: Total cost $28.79

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This weeks meal plan is up! Honestly, I really wanted this week to be cheaper than it is. But ham was on sale for 85 cents a pound! . We might even skip one of these meals depending on the amount of leftovers, but I always like to have a plan just in case. . I'll be in stories later today talking about this weeks meal plan along with a few more meal planning tips! #TCHmealplan . . . . . #simplymamahood #moneysavingtips #frugalmom #frugallife #busymama #momsrule #bossmama #stayathomemama #stayathomemomlife #weeklymeals #mealplanbabes #plantbasedmeal #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreefoods #dairyfreerecipes #dairyfreefood #dairyfreeliving #budgetplanning #debtfreegoals #budgetmeals #frugalmeals #cheapmeals #budgetingtips #budgeting #budgets #livingonabudget #allergymom #foodallergymom #savemore⁣ ⁣

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Find all the recipes here: Weekly Frugal Meal Plan #3: Total cost $42.57

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This weeks meal plan is a little different! This week we are shopping our own pantry for our meals. This is an awesome strategy at the end of the month to stay on budget and cut down on waste! We’re going to be having leftovers, and a few other super simple dishes that I have on hand (you can find the full details at the link in my bio)! Have you ever shopped your own pantry before? What’s the most inventive thing you’ve made? Let me know! #tchmealplan . . . . . . #simplymamahood #moneysavingtips #frugalmom #frugallife #busymama #momsrule #bossmama #stayathomemama #stayathomemomlife #weeklymeals #mealplanbabes #budgetplanning #debtfreegoals #budgetmeals #frugalmeals #cheapmeals #budgetingtips #budgeting #budgets #livingonabudget #savemore⁣ #secondbaby #frugalliving #frugalmeals #momstrong #savemoney #moneysavingtips #workingmomlife #workingmommy

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Want to know how to do your own no spend week meal plan? Check it out here!

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This week's meal plan is up and it is SUPER cheap! Woohoo! You've seen most of these meals before if you have looked at my other meal plans. ⁣ .⁣ We're trying to be easy and quick this week because we are going on vacation soon and we have a ton to do. ⁣ .⁣ This is the nice thing about when you have some tried and true recipes, you can always pull them out of your back pocket when you need to get crap done. ⁣ . ⁣ You can find all the recipes at the link in my bio and make sure to check stories for some helpful tips! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #mealplanner #mealplans #mealplanbabes #budgetmeals #frugalmeals #mealplanning #frugal #frugallife #momoflittles #budgetmum #frugalliving #savingmoney #gettingreadyforbaby #debtfreelife #debtisdumb #debtfreeliving #debtfreegoals #debtfreecommunity #livingonabudget #budgets #mealplanning #moneysavingtips #parentinghacks #parent_problems #momtips #lifewithlittles #simplymamahood #frugalmom #newmomlife #busymama

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Find the recipes here: Weekly Frugal Meal Plan #5: Total cost $28.53

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This week’s meal plan is special because it is #foodallergyawarenessweek! So this weeks meal plan is free of all top 8 allergens! . This week is more expensive than usual because allergy safe food is expensive! . My daughter was diagnosed with 8 different food allergies almost exactly 2 years ago. Now she is down to 4. . We live a reality that is constantly nerve wracking. We read every line of every label (including things that aren’t food like toothepaste, body wash, etc.). . It is REALLY expensive but we’d pay even more to keep her safe! . So for all you #allergymoms out there know you are not alone and you can absolutely save money on your kiddos food without sacrificing their safety! Link in bio to all the recipes for this week. . . . . . #foodallergy #foodallergyawareness #foodallergymom #foodallergies #top8 #top8free #dairyfreerecipes #peanutallergy #mommystatus #budgetmum #frugalliving #frugal #realmom #debtfreeisthenewsexy #debtisdumb #debtfreeliving #mealplanner #mealplans #mealplanbabes #livingonabudget #budgetmeals #mealplanning #moneysavingtips #frugalmom #frugallife #toddlermomlife #thatmomlife #momhustle

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So this one is technically over $50- BUT if you don’t have to buy vegan cheese you’re going to spend way less than this. Check out the recipes here!

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Find the recipes here: Weekly Frugal Meal Plan #7: Total Cost $22.99

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