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! 

Weekends can be strange little storms, can’t they? The pace of the week doesn’t slow, it shifts. The laundry pile grows. The schedule fills. The house, somehow, still needs cleaning. The nap and sleep schedules are more easily interrupted. And if we’re not careful, we can roll right into Monday with tired hands, a weary heart, and on top of it all, some mom-guilt because you forgot to wash your husband’s work pants.

There’s something wonderful about a classic chicken pot pie: tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy filling, all wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. There’s something even more wonderful when you make it from scratch using pantry staples and leftover chicken, free from crummy preservatives, budget-friendly, and made with love!

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. 

Welcome to The Faithful Little Pantry! I’m grateful you’re here.

This space was born out of a simple but persistent prayer: to serve the Lord faithfully in the everyday, in the simple, yet significant tasks of homemaking, while living within our means and stewarding what we’ve been given with purpose and joy.