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Budget-Friendly Meals from Aldi for Family of 3 | Weekly Meal Plan, May 18-24, 2025

We’re back with another weekly meal plan! Here’s what my family of three is eating this week, all for under $70.

Designed for simplicity, stewardship, and faithfulness in the small things, this plan utilizes ingredients from my local Aldi and Walmart, and pantry staples from my own kitchen. With a focus on budget-friendly meals, I’ve created a week of dinners that are both nourishing and cheap.

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This Week’s Aldi Meal Plan (Under $70): Simple Meals, Shared Tables, and Faithful 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.

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7-Day Budget-Friendly Meal Plan for Families

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! 

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How to Meal Plan on a Budget

As a new mom and homemaker, I often get asked about my meal planning on a budget process. It’s something I’ve been fine-tuning for a while now, and I honestly love talking about it. From managing a budget to figuring out what works for our little family, meal planning has become an essential part of my weekly routine. 

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