Wish dinner wasn't so hard?

Let me do the work for you!

Every day at 4 pm, the dread hits you.

What’s for dinner???

So you begin the desperate scroll on your phone, searching for a simple recipe your kids might actually eat.

Then it’s off to battle the pre-dinner crowds at the grocery store, grabbing ingredients and cringing at the prices.

Rinse and repeat all. week. long.

Want to make it easier on yourself?

Get a month’s worth of nourishing family dinners,
figured out for you

with affordable, healthy ingredients

Want simple, family-friendly dinners? This is for you.

My 4-Week Meal Plan for Spring & Summer includes a month’s worth of budget-conscious family meals, with recipes, shopping lists, and swaps to make it easy. It’s based around ingredients from ALDI but can work with any major grocery store.

What moms are saying about my meal plans…

“This was the first week I used your meal plan, and you easily gave me 5 hours of my life back! The recipes ALL worked well. This is exactly what I have been dreaming about having.”

Martha B.

“I am LOVING the 4 week meal plan! My kids and husband, too. I find that I am saving a lot of money, my weeks (and weekends–when I do my meal planning/shopping) are much simpler, my whole family is enjoying the food, and I feel very confident in the quality and ‘well-roundedness’ of the nutrition I am providing.”

Lee M.

“I have always put off meal planning until the last minute and then scrambled to find something to make so I can go grocery shopping. This makes my life SO MUCH EASIER. Thank you!!”

Kimberly H.

I need this plan!

You’ll get…

Kid-tested dinner recipes your family will gobble up
Weekly grocery lists organized by store category for speedy shopping
Swaps and substitutions so you can tailor the meals to what your gang likes best
Ideas and recipes for using leftover ingredients to save you money
A bonus recipe each week for a side dish, snack, or dessert
Tips for serving each recipe to picky eaters

Hi, I’m Sally.

I’m a registered dietitian and mom.

I’m the creator of Real Mom Nutrition and the author of two books about feeding kids and families.

Like you, I have a family to feed every night–not to mention a food budget. Over the years, I’ve assembled a set of affordable, kid-tested recipes that my family loves.

Now I want to share those with YOU so you can nourish your family (and save money!) without the stress and hassle of figuring it all out on your own.

Kid-Tested Recipes

Five family-friendly recipes each week, plus bonus recipes for a snack, side dish, or dessert.

Grocery Lists

Exactly what you need each week, organized by aisle to save you time.

Picky Eater Tips

Suggestions included on each recipe for serving it to picky eaters.

“I’ve made several dinners from the Fall/Winter meal plan and it’s creating a little more enthusiasm from the whole family around the dinner experience. For me: less time spent thinking about, shopping for, and making dinner. For the family: more engagement around what we are eating. Very simple, very convenient, delicious..”

Sallie B.

“” just want to tell you that I LOVE the meal plan. We have made the pulled-pork sliders (fed us for multiple meals!), shortcut fish tacos, meatball subs, and chicken/tofu teriyaki bowl so far. All four have been a huge hit with me and my boys (5 and 8), and my 5 year old is a picky eater. I have always wanted to try to cook tofu but have been intimidated by it, and your recipe made it so easy, and it was delicious!”

Victoria S.

Save time and money with done-for-you meal plans + shopping lists

Wouldn’t it be nice to…

Feel a sense of relief at having a dinner plan?
Save money by buying only what you need?
Get a new set of dependable recipes for your family?
Have it figured out for a while?

“This made meal planning for my family of 4 with a picky eater so much easier!!! I Instacarted my groceries from Aldi and am ready to not have that 4pm dread of what’s for dinner. Thank you for the priceless resource!! I got my meal planning and grocery shopping done in under 30 minutes.”

Elizabeth A.

Send me 4 weeks of dinners!

A month of kid-tested recipes:

BBQ Chicken Skewers
Beef Stir-Fry
Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Chops
Lemony Shrimp Pasta
Cheese & Charcuterie Board Dinner
Flatbread Pizzas
Crispy Tofu Teriyaki Bowls
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Grilled Brats
Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken

Veggie Stir-Fry With Noodles
Cheeseburgers
Shortcut Fish Tacos
Quesadillas
Chicken Kebabs
Main Dish Salads
Meatball Subs
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Homemade Mac-n-Cheese

“The meals are easy to make and economical. I’m especially pleased with the way the recipes are written up, even including suggested side dishes. I like to know ahead of time what I’m doing and this plan accomplishes that.”

Maurene M.

4-Week Meal Plan for Spring & Summer

Instant PDF Access

Kid-tested dinner recipes
Weekly shopping lists
Tips for using leftovers
Backup plan ideas
Advice for picky eaters
Bonus recipe each week

I want this meal plan!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this meal plan include breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

Dinner time is by far the most stressful meal of the day, so this meal plan focuses on dinner. But as a bonus, I’ve got some breakfast and snack recipes tucked in there, too.

What if I don’t shop at ALDI?

Everything can be bought at any typical grocery store.

Will my kids eat these meals?

These recipes are all kid-tested. No off-the-wall ingredients or challenging flavors. These are all simple, family-friendly dinners, and we’ve provided tips throughout on modifying them based on the ingredients your family likes best. Each recipe also includes special tips for serving it to picky eaters.

Do I need to learn a new system?

Nope, we make it easy. Just scan over the meals for the week, check the shopping list and cross off what you already have, then head to the store to get your ingredients. No apps to download, no logins or passwords needed.

How long do the meals take to prepare?

Most of these meals take around 30 minutes to prepare. There are a few that take longer to cook (such as a slow cooker pot roast), but the hands-on time is generally low.

Are all of these recipes made from scratch?

These recipes include some packaged foods to streamline dinner prep, such as frozen meatballs, jarred sauce, and canned beans. But there are many whole food ingredients in the recipes too, such as fresh vegetables, fish, and fruit.

Do I need special kitchen equipment?

Besides a stovetop and oven and basic bowls/spoons/knives/pans, there is one recipe for the grill, one for the slow cooker, and one you can make in the Instant Pot OR the stovetop.

Are the ingredients hard to find?

All of the ingredients can be found at ALDI or any major grocery store. Keep in mind that availability may differ across stores. If your ALDI doesn’t have a particular ingredient, it can also be found at another grocery store.

Do I have to follow the plan exactly?

Not at all. There are five dinner recipes each week, and you can shuffle the meals around within each week, depending on what works best for you day-to-day. You’re also welcome to move the meals around from week-to-week, just be sure to update your shopping list. I’ve also built in some backup plans and hearty meals to double and freeze, so that you’re covered even if your plans change.

Is this a physical product?

This is a PDF download. You can print the whole thing, or just sections (it’s helpful to print out the shopping lists, for instance). Or the meal plan can simply live on your computer or phone as a PDF.

Is this plan vegetarian?

It includes seven meatless (or meatless option) dinners, but otherwise is not vegetarian.

Is this plan affiliated with ALDI?

No, I’m not affiliated with or compensated by ALDI for creating this meal plan. I’m a mom, registered dietitian, and ALDI shopper, and these are simply meals I serve my family, using ingredients that can be found there, that I think your family will like too!

How can I be sure I’ll like it?

I offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don’t find it helpful, let me know and I’ll refund your purchase.

Wish dinner wasn’t so hard?