Dear Friend,
September brings back routines, backpacks, lost shoes, and lunchboxes that somehow always come home more smushed than filled. And if you’re anything like me, it also brings that familiar juggling act of feeding a family on a budget—while still wanting to make meals that nourish, comfort, and don’t take every ounce of your sanity.
Let’s be honest: some nights we’re scrambling eggs while scrambling to survive. But this month, I’m leaning into grace—grace for the mess, grace for the imperfect dinners, and grace for the tired mom staring into the pantry at 4:57 PM wondering what she can make before the toddler loses his mind.
This September meal plan isn’t about impressing anyone. It’s about faith-filled nourishment for real families. It’s budget-conscious, kid-tested (ahem—cried over), and husband-approved. And while I’m not promising miracles, I can say this: God shows up in the little things—including the grocery aisle and the stovetop.
So let’s plan well, pray often, and eat together.
🍽️ Our September Meal Plan (Faith + Flexibility Edition)
It’s not complicated.
Just 30 dinners built around what we already had, what our budget could handle, and what brings peace to the table.
📅 September 1–7
- BBQ Chicken Sandwiches & Chips
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Potatoes & Carrots
- Chicken & Rice Casserole
- Black Bean Tacos w/ Salsa & Cheese
- Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Chicken Tenders
- Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit
- Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake
📅 September 8–14
- Creamy Tomato Pasta w/ Garlic Toast
- Rice Bowls
- Breakfast Casserole
- Chicken Fajita Flatbread
- French Bread Pizza
- Chili & Corn Muffins
- Baked Ziti & Veggies
📅 September 15–21
- Italian Sausage & Potato Skillet
- BBQ Meatballs w/ Rice
- Egg Fried Rice w/ Veggies
- Bean & Cheese Burritos
- Pasta Primavera
- Toast, Eggs, Fruit
- Chicken & Broccoli Bake
📅 September 22–30
- Taco Rice Bowls
- Meatball Subs & Fries
- Pasta & Veggies
- Potato Soup & Bread
- Pizza Night
- Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Stuffing Casserole
- Leftovers
- Cheesy Quesadilla Nachos
📖 Scripture of the Month:
📖 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” — 2 Corinthians 12:9a
The Spiritual Side of Supper
There’s something sacred about the table—even the crumb-covered one you wiped five times today. Jesus met people at tables. He fed crowds, broke bread, and made space for those who felt tired and overlooked. Sound familiar?
You, mama, are doing holy work when you stir the pot, fold the napkins, and offer grace (even when the toddler throws peas on the floor).
This isn’t just a meal plan—it’s a reminder: God is present in the practical.
You don’t need gourmet. You need God’s daily bread. And some days, that bread looks like Aldi-brand garlic toast with spaghetti you made without red sauce because… well… your kids.
Let’s Eat with Grace and Grit
If you’re here looking for peace in your kitchen and purpose in your planning—you’re not alone. Let this monthly plan lift a burden from your shoulders.
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Closing Blessing:
May your dinners be hot, your kids eat at least half of them, and your heart rest in the truth that feeding a family is an act of love and worship. Whether it’s taco bowls or turkey wraps—He’s in the middle of it.
With hope (and an extra helping of grace),
Lizzie
Mom of Five, Cry-Log Curator, and Forever Forgetting to Thaw the Meat
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