2 Week Meal Plan for Early August

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August!  You gotta love all the choices for fresh produce we get this time of year.

I’m a summertime gal, so life right now is all about barbecues and fresh salads.  Even better if you can grow some of the ingredients yourself!

Why not try growing something in the kitchen window or the back porch?

Today I’m sharing our family weekly meal plan.  This is everything we’ll be eating for the first two weeks of August.  I’ve got plans for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Cheap Two Week Family Meal Plan for Early August

By the way, a lot of people find my tips that make freezing corn on the cob oh so easy very handy this time of year.  So you might want to check out this post to start freezing your own corn.

Breakfast

We keep breakfast simple here.  Anything the kids can make for themselves is a major bonus!

But I also like to make some easy breakfast ideas when I have a free afternoon.

• cereal
• toast
• oatmeal

• simple homemade honey granola
• bagels
• French toast
• homemade waffles
• easy oatmeal breakfast bars

Lunch

Lunches are a main course served with a dairy (cheese or yogurt) and fresh fruit.

• sandwiches
• salads
• leftovers
• quick pickle dip roll ups
• quesadillas
• eggs
• grilled cheese

Supper

Whether you call it dinner or supper, this is usually the toughest part of the plan.  Here are some delicious summer options.

Usually served with a side of potatoes or pasta with plenty of fresh veggies.  And we’ll definitely be popping some of these bacon wrapped pickles on the grill!

• hamburgers
• brats and metts
• kebabs (Grab a set of these frugal reusable kebab skewers!  You can use just about any meat and produce on kebabs…go with whatever is on sale!  You can even use cheap smoked sausage ropes.)
• grilled chicken X 2
• Sweet and Savory Grilled Pork Chops
• tacos  (A staple in our house!  Add beans to make the meat stretch.)
• Tropical Pineapple and Honey Barbecue Ribs
• Pepper Crusted Maple Grilled Salmon  (I get my salmon from Aldi for a great price!)
• pulled pork  (I just cook up a pork tenderloin or shoulder, then shred it and eat with your favorite BBQ sauce.)
• Creamy BLT Macaroni Salad
• grilled chicken salad  (Using leftover grilled chicken from one of those meals)
• easy homemade pizza
• Buttered Cod In Skillet

If you love to grill, you might want to check out this list of easy grill recipes.

Snacks and Desserts

• Triple Berry Cobbler
• ice cream
• s’mores
• fresh fruit
• popsicles (You can freeze any juice, pudding, yogurt, or smoothie into a popsicle using a mold like this.)
• popcorn
• one of these delicious summer dessert ideas

This August meal plan will save you from the expensive drive thru!

Want more ideas that make life simple?  Don’t miss these delicious recipes that make cheap meals for large families!

What’s your favorite thing to eat in August?