Hi friends 👋,

If you’re anything like me, dinner time used to look like this: panic-Googling/ Pinterest-ing easy weeknight dinners at 4:30pm, realizing you’re missing half the ingredients, and then giving up and ordering takeout (again).

That’s why I started Mindless Meals — a weekly meal plan with 4 quick, cheap dinner recipes and a done-for-you grocery list so you can actually cook at home, save money, and skip the stress.

Why I Started Mindless Meals

I’m Kay — a mom of 2 (1 toddler and 1 pup) who loves good food but hates spending hours on meal planning and grocery lists. I wanted simple, healthy-ish dinners that are affordable and don’t take forever to make. If you’ve ever searched “dinner ideas” or “easy 30-minute meals,” this is for you.

What You Get Each Week

  • 4 dinner recipes every Saturday morning so you can shop over the weekend and be ready for Monday.

  • Individual grocery lists for each recipe so you can grab ingredients one meal at a time if you need to.

  • One master grocery list to shop once and be done.

  • No endless scrolling or life stories — just recipes that get straight to the point.

  • There will be freebies here and there sprinkled in too.

Who This Is For

Busy parents, working professionals, or anyone tired of overpriced takeout and decision fatigue. If you want cheap, easy dinner ideas delivered every week, this is your new secret weapon.

Hit subscribe and make dinner the easiest part of your week.

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