After a giant Costco haul last week, I’m determined to keep this week’s grocery list under $40. (I do a monthly Costco run and this month was a bit more expensive than usual. So I’m trying to tighten up my weekly grocery budget to make up the difference!) Here’s what we’re eating this week.

Keeping a home running smoothly, especially with a toddler, part-time work, and church commitments, takes a lot more than knowing what’s for dinner. And while I’m still learning, I’ve built a system that works well for me and my family, so we know what we’re eating and what we’re doing for the whole week. It’s nothing fancy, just a simple spreadsheet that gives me peace of mind and helps me stay faithful in our daily needs.

God’s provision always stretches further than I expect, and that’s never more evident in this season than looking at my pantry shelves and freezer drawers. I’m reminded that simple stewardship, like choosing meals made with simple, whole ingredients with what I have on hand, is an act of trust. As Proverbs 27:23 says, “Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.” In our modern-day kitchens, that can look like taking stock of what’s already there and planning with intentionality.

I find such a deep comfort in seeing the week stretched out in pantry/freezer heavy meals. It reminds me that God is faithful to provide. Not just in the big moments, but in the quiet, daily ways. When I look at my pantry shelves and freezer drawers, I’m reminded again of Jesus’ words: “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)

One of the simplest and most overlooked ways to steward our homes well is by using what we already have. Before we run to the store for more groceries, there’s wisdom (and savings!) in turning first to your pantry and freezer. This practice, small as it may seem, can become a weekly rhythm of intentionality, thankfulness, and stewardship.

This week I put together our meal plan with one big goal in mind: faithfulness. Not fancy, just thoughtful, simple meals that stretch a small budget and make space for what matters most. With prices rising everywhere, I’m constantly reminded that stewardship is a daily practice, not just a financial principle. And honestly? There’s a quiet joy in working within limits. It keeps me leaning on the Lord’s provision instead of my own ideas of abundance.

Meal planning more than a Pinterest-perfect calendar of meals. It’s a quiet, powerful way to walk faithfully in your calling as a homemaker, wife, and mother. To steward your time, resources, and energy by nourishing your family and glorifying God in the small, faithful act of thinking ahead.

I’m a firm believer in keeping dinner simple, delicious, and budget-friendly. This week’s meal plan is all about simple, nourishing meals made from pantry staples and fresh ingredients, perfect for feeding your family without stretching your budget.

Whether you're gathering around the table for a weeknight dinner or sharing food at a church picnic, this plan is filled with comfort, practicality, and of course, joy!