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  • HOW TO CREATE A MONTHLY MEAL PLAN ON A BUDGET | CUT YOUR FOOD BILL IN HALF! | LivingThatMamaLife
    Today I'm sharing how I create a monthly meal plan on a budget for our family of four. This helps us save tons of money on groceries by planning our meals ahead.
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  • @judithromijn
    @judithromijn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Our mealplan is very similar. I also start with my pantry and freezer. Fridge is mostly empty except for some mustard. And then I double everything and the rest goes in the freezer for the second month. So the second month we mainly eat from the freezer. And in the first weekend after I went shopping I already prepare all slow cooker meals in a dump and go bag, those are my very lazy days :-) So we never have leftovers.

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love freezer meals too! I used to do a lot more of them before I started filming most of my meals for TH-cam. They are so helpful! I tend to freeze a lot of individual portions so I can just quick warm up one serving for my kids if I need to! Thanks for watching Judith ☺️

  • @WilletteB
    @WilletteB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is even nice for retired couples. Thank you for what you do to help subscribers while you meal plan to feed your family. Blessings!🙂

  • @MillennialMomAbby
    @MillennialMomAbby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great! going to have to try this for sure. Thanks for some great tips and inspiration!!

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope it works well for you! 😊 Thanks so much for watching!

  • @tamisue1975
    @tamisue1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome and very helpful!!Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @VanessaWhiteRandomNess
    @VanessaWhiteRandomNess 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Kaitlyn!!! It’s so handy to see how everyone manages their dinners and groceries. Great for tips 🥰🙌💕

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Vanessa! I'm so happy to see you on here, I hope you're doing well! 💕

  • @ReeceCaruso
    @ReeceCaruso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great suggestions! This is such an important topic to.be discussing right now, I really enjoyed the video!

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Reece! I figured this would be a good thing to talk about since so many are experiencing reduced or a complete loss of income. Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @lifewithgrannyt
    @lifewithgrannyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video, thank you so much! 💜

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! And thank you for watching! 💜

  • @SimpleWifeSimpleLife
    @SimpleWifeSimpleLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    *If you don't mind using an app for food inventory, I have found that app called "Pantry Check" is such a great way to keep track of stuff. It even scans barcodes on canned/boxed items so it makes it easy to update. I've been using it for a few years now and I love it! I used to do the paper inventory but got frustrated with it after a while. Love this video!*

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's such a great helpful tip! I will definitely have to check that app out and see how I like it 😊

  • @johnarosser6400
    @johnarosser6400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are great ideas. It's very nice of you to go through sharing all of this. I used to meal plan, but kind of got out of the habit. I really need to get back to it.

  • @JuliaPacheco
    @JuliaPacheco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need to monthly meal plan! This was great! 💜

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do it! Especially since you are so far away from Walmart. It would save you a ton of money since your commissary is more expensive!

  • @suesch60
    @suesch60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job Katelynn, I like your templates. Meal planning takes time, but it takes the worry out of "what should i make". And I do believe it says you money and it helps you use what you have, wish I knew about this as a young Mom many moons ago. Thanks for all the cooking videos, i do enjoy them.

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a sweet comment, thanks Sue! I am so glad that I discovered meal planning a few years ago. I used to only do one week at a time though. But doing it monthly has been amazing! Thanks so much for watching and I'm so glad you enjoy the videos 💕

  • @kims1941
    @kims1941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm very impressed that a young, busy mother would spend so much time to watch her spending and create delicious meals!

  • @Suzy12678
    @Suzy12678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job managing your budget and family

  • @ayronsmama05
    @ayronsmama05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Precious mama "Absolutely" awesome video. You have created an awesome system and detailed. I am gonna look at your Etsy and see how I can incorporate them into our lives. Really awed! Blessings and HUGS, Marilyn

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh Marilyn, you are too sweet! This system has really helped me so I hope it helps you too 😊

  • @pamhall8499
    @pamhall8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thank you.

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Pam! I appreciate you watching so much 💕

  • @caitlingrow5046
    @caitlingrow5046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this!! Definitely going to give this a try, and I love the templates!! Thanks for the inspo girl 💕 edit: just got my templates and I can’t wait to use them!!

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for trying them out! I hope you absolutely love them. The monthly meal planning has seriously been SO HELPFUL! 💕

  • @CindyKinney
    @CindyKinney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, Katelyn, this was fabulous! It seems like a lot to take on, but I imagine if you do have that inventory, and the more you do it, the easier it is. Take good care and stay well, my girl.

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The inventory helps so much! It definitely was way easier this month and it took me way less time too. Thanks so much for watching Cindy 💜

  • @melissan9199
    @melissan9199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks - i have been working on this forever it seems like.

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meal planning can be such a process! I think the most helpful part for me is actually writing out my inventory and using the highlighter method. This really ensures that nothing goes to waste. Thanks for watching Melissa! 😊

  • @tinaryan8879
    @tinaryan8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a white board calendar. I put the month at the top and add the days. I always start with what we have the same every day of the week. Pizza on Fridays. Homemade or if I’ve gotten store bought on sale. Then start filling in my other days with taco Tuesdays.. ( could just be bean and rice bowls) Thursday’s are usually left over days. The best is it’s a white board so I can change it if I need to and nothing is set in stone. I’ve had it for almost 10 yrs now! Love it

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like a great system! I love the idea of having set days for certain things (taco night, pizza, etc.) Thanks for sharing some great ideas 💜

  • @susieQ666
    @susieQ666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video ....🌻🌻

  • @SimplyEnjoyingLife
    @SimplyEnjoyingLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've thought about meal planning for a whole month but haven't done it yet. I love the idea of it though!

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahh you should totally give it a shot at least once! It has made my weekly shopping so easy! Highly recommend giving it a shot! Thanks so much for watching 💕

  • @jeaninebunt9739
    @jeaninebunt9739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honey I have been meal planning for a month on a budget for years.

  • @Mummakat
    @Mummakat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the idea of meal planning for the whole month! I love me some fried kitchen 🤣🤣
    So excited for the Halloween video 🤗

  • @BrianaMcLean
    @BrianaMcLean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so helpful! I’m the WORST at meal planning 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol it can be a challenge! Taking a good inventory seriously makes the process so much easier! I hope you and the babies are doing well 💕

  • @nancyfarkas3592
    @nancyfarkas3592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live by myself so it's hard to meal plan because I don't eat much by myself and if someone makes me something then it takes me days to eat it.

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely look into freezing some meals! You can freeze them in individual servings so you don't have to eat the same meal for so many days in a row that way 😊

  • @vernasinclair2318
    @vernasinclair2318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    💕👍

    • @katelynskitchen2689
      @katelynskitchen2689  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for your support on my videos! 💕