If you’ve ever looked at your kitchen at 6:07 PM and thought, “Nope, not doing this today” — welcome. You’re not alone. You’re not failing. You’re just tired.
And let’s be honest: parenting takes 94% of your energy, and whatever’s left is usually not enough to steam broccoli and pan-sear anything.
That’s why this one-week meal plan exists. It’s not about cooking from scratch every night or impressing anyone with Pinterest-worthy plating. It’s about surviving, feeding your people (and yourself), and maybe — just maybe — having a few spare minutes to sit down.
This is the plan for you if:
- You’re too tired to meal prep.
- You’re juggling work, kids, pets, and sanity.
- You’d rather eat crackers over the sink than wash three pots.
You need one thing: meals that are easy, doable, and keep everyone alive and relatively happy. Here we go.
What’s Ahead
This isn’t a diet. It’s not about macros or cutting carbs. This is a real-life meal plan for actual parents who are trying to make it through the week without losing it.
Each day has:
- A no-brainer breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner
- A prep tip (if you have 5 minutes in the morning)
- A “burnt out backup plan” (in case all else fails)
And no, you won’t be roasting anything for 90 minutes. Promise.
Weekly Meal Plan Table
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to be a gourmet chef to feed your family well. You just need a plan that respects your bandwidth.
This week’s about less stress, fewer dishes, and more actual moments at the dinner table. (Or couch. We’re not judging.)
Because dinner doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to happen.
Now go forth and survive the week—one low-effort meal at a time.
