Simple Summer Meal Plan for Families

I know this one’s a little late. Vacation mode had us in full swing! But now that the suitcases are unpacked and we’re back to reality, it’s time to catch up and get meals back on track. July might be a week but there’s still plenty of time to simplify dinnertime and make the rest of the month smoother. Whether you’re juggling camps, late summer nights, or just trying to keep everyone fed without losing your mind, this easy meal plan is here to help. Let’s make the second half of summer a little less stressful and a lot more delicious!

Summer Family Dinners:

If you’re new here, welcome! One thing you’ll quickly notice is that our family meal plans are all about keeping things simple, realistic, and picky-eater approved. With a house full of hungry kids, I’ve learned that sticking to familiar flavors and easy prep is key. To make planning even easier, we follow weekly theme nights—like Taco Tuesday, Pasta Night, or Sheet Pan Sundays. Not only does it cut down on the guesswork, but my family actually looks forward to dinner. It’s a rhythm that works for us and keeps me from staring blankly into the fridge at 5 p.m.

• Monday Nights are Breakfast nights. These are simple meals to pair with eggs and fruit to make it a full meal.
• Tuesday Nights are Taco Tuesday inspired meals. These are my favorite nights in my house.
• Wednesday Nights are our leftover nights. If we don’t have any leftovers it becomes a kid’s choice and they pick whatever they want but it has to be what we already have at home.
• Friday Nights are busy nights for our family so we love crockpot meals that we can eat when we are ready

Get your summer family meal plan here:

Your Family, Your Way: Build a Summer Meal Plan That Fits Your Life

Here is a blank July calendar to help you build a meal plan that works for you and your family. Use the example above for inspiration, then customize it with your family’s go-to meals, new recipes to try, and any special plans you have this month. Make it your own!

With a little planning and a handful of go-to recipes, summer meals don’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re juggling busy days or soaking up slow, sunshine-filled ones, having a simple meal plan can make dinnertime feel easy and enjoyable. I hope this helps take one thing off your plate. Literally and figuratively!

If you found this helpful, be sure to save it for later and share it with a friend who could use some meal planning inspiration too! Let me know in the comments what your go-to summer dinner is. I’m always looking for fresh ideas!

Looking for more dinner ideas? Check out this Pinterest board.