One of my goals for July is to be better prepared — and meal planning is something I struggle with!
I’m not sure why meal planning is so hard for me. Maybe it’s because I never quite know what I want to eat, or because we have some picky eaters in the house. But this month, I decided to sit down with my calendar and plan our dinners for the entire month of July.
🍽 My goal:
✅ Eat out less
✅ Be prepared for grocery shopping
✅ Save money on food
✅ Reduce the daily stress of “what’s for dinner?”
Here’s what we plan to eat for dinner in July:
🗓 July 2025 Meal Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Grilled Chicken & Veggies | 2 – Blackened Fish | 3 – Sausage & Peppers | 4 – Hamburgers | 5 – Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas | ||
| 6 – Egg Roll in a Bowl | 7 – BLT or Other Sandwich | 8 – Salisbury Steak | 9 – Beef Tacos | 10 – Fried Pork Chops | 11 – Frozen Pizza | 12 – Marinated Grilled Flank Steak |
| 13 – Chicken & Veggie Kabobs | 14 – Tater Tot Casserole | 15 – Nachos | 16 – Fried Fish, Hushpuppies, Fries | 17 – Breakfast | 18 – Chicken & Stuffing Casserole | 19 – Ham |
| 20 – Taquitos | 21 – Chicken Pot Pie | 22 – Potato Beef Stroganoff | 23 – Roast | 24 – Chicken & Rice Bake | 25 – Grilled Cheese & Soup | 26 – Pork Tenderloin |
| 27 – Black Pepper Chicken | 28 – Sausage & Potatoes | 29 – Pepper Jack Crack Chicken | 30 – Sloppy Joes | 31 – Red Beans & Rice |
🌟 Keeping It Real
Let’s be honest — these meals may move around the calendar! Some days we’ll feel like swapping meals, or decide last-minute to eat out. But I do think having this written plan will really help me stick to a grocery list, reduce waste, and save money overall.
💡 Your Turn
👉 What are your favorite tips and strategies for meal planning?
👉 How do you stay creative with meals for the family?
👉 What are your go-to dinners?
Share in the comments — I’d love to hear from you!