Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: Since you're feeding four kids-and-grown-ups, this week sticks to mild, familiar dinners built around what's on sale at Meijer. Monday starts the week with hands-on BBQ chicken drumsticks and apple slices, and Tuesday's ground beef skillet, made with Hamburger Helper and a side of Cherub Tomatoes, is the kind of creamy, cheesy dinner kids tend to clean up. Frederik's by Meijer Pasta shows up on both Wednesday and Friday, in a ham and cheese bake and a "breakfast for dinner" sausage skillet, so one pair of $1.99 boxes covers two meals. Thursday's pan-seared salmon is the one splurge at $15.98 for two portions, but cutting each in half stretches it to serve everyone, and the Navel oranges and toast keep the plate simple and kid-approved.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Apple Slices
Description: Drumsticks are brushed with Meijer BBQ Sauce and baked until sticky and tender. Served with crisp Gala apple slices for a fun, hands-on dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Meijer BBQ Sauce, Bulk Gala or Granny Smith Apples
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs drumsticks, 1 bottle Meijer BBQ Sauce, 1 lb Gala apples (about 3 apples).
Recipes:
- Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks (Easy and Juicy)
- BBQ chicken drumsticks recipe
- Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Tuesday
Meal: Hamburger Helper Style Skillet with Ground Beef
Description: Browned ground beef is simmered with Hamburger or Tuna Helper into a creamy, cheesy skillet kids love. Cherub Tomatoes on the side add freshness.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Hamburger or Tuna Helper, Cherub Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef, 1 box Hamburger or Tuna Helper (choose the Hamburger variety), 1 container Cherub Tomatoes.
Recipes:
- EASY Hamburger Helper Skillet (Homemade Hamburger Helper!)
- Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
- One Pan Homemade Hamburger Helper
Wednesday
Meal: Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake
Description: Frederik's by Meijer Pasta is tossed with Fresh from Meijer Diced Ham and Dietz & Watson Cheese, then baked until bubbly. A simple, mild, familiar dinner.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Pasta, Fresh from Meijer Diced Ham, Dietz & Watson Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 box pasta, 1 package diced ham, 0.5 lb Dietz & Watson Cheese (sliced or cubed from the deli), plus milk and butter from pantry.
Recipes:
- Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake
- Baked Ham & Cheese Pasta Casserole
- Cheesy Ham and Pea Pasta Bake
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Buttered Orange Slices and Toast
Description: Salmon portions are pan-seared with a little butter and salt until flaky and mild. Served with Navel orange wedges and toasted Pepperidge Farm Thin Sliced Bread.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions, Navel Oranges 4 lb. bag, Pepperidge Farm Thin Sliced Bread
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 salmon portions (cut each in half to serve 4), 1 bag oranges (about 4 lbs, extras for snacking), 1 loaf bread (use about 8 slices).
Recipes:
- Orange Glazed Salmon
- Orange Salmon Recipe (Easy One-Pan Meal)
- Orange Glazed Salmon
Friday
Meal: Breakfast Sausage and Sweet Onion Pasta Skillet
Description: Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage is browned and tossed with Frederik's by Meijer Pasta, Meijer Canned Tomatoes and sweet onion for a mild, family-style skillet. A fun "breakfast for dinner" feel kids enjoy.
Sale items used: Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties, Frederik's by Meijer Pasta, Meijer Canned Tomatoes or Ingredient Beans, Navel Oranges 4 lb. bag or Sweet Onions 5 lb. bag
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package sausage (browned and crumbled), 1 box pasta, 1 can Meijer Canned Tomatoes (diced), 1 bag Sweet Onions 5 lb. (use 1 onion, optional). To avoid buying a second bag, use the Navel Oranges bag already purchased for Thursday and omit onion if preferred.
Recipes:
- Simple One-Pan Sausage Pasta
- Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet Recipe
- One Pot Sausage Pasta
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $2.58
- Meijer BBQ Sauce (x1): $1.89
- Bulk Gala or Granny Smith Apples (1 lb): $1.29
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): $4.79
- Hamburger or Tuna Helper (x1): $1.49
- Cherub Tomatoes (x1): $4.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Pasta (x2): $3.98
- Fresh from Meijer Diced Ham (x1): $2.99
- Dietz & Watson Cheese (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (x2): $15.98
- Navel Oranges 4 lb. bag or Sweet Onions 5 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Pepperidge Farm Thin Sliced Bread (x1): $2.59
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties (x1): $3.49
- Meijer Canned Tomatoes or Ingredient Beans (x1): $0.89
Pantry staples needed:
- Butter, milk, salt, pepper, cooking oil
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $9.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Roast Boneless: $10.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless: $12.99/lb
- Bob Evans Family Size Ready to Heat Side: $4.89 each
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties: $3.49 each
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $7.99 each
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips: $3.49 each
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes, Smok-Y Links or Sausage Links: $2.29 each when you buy 5
- Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Smoked Sausage Rope or Breakfast Sausage: $3.29 each when you buy 5
- Oscar Mayer Bacon: $4.99 each when you buy 5
- Philly Seasoned Shaved Beef Steak or Certified Angus Beef Shaved Beef Steak: $8.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins or Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $1.29/lb
- Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin: $6.99 each
- Three Little Pigs Lemon & Herb Chicken Fully Cooked Entrée: $7.99 each
- Three Little Pigs Red Wine Braised Beef Fully Cooked Entrée: $7.99 each
- Hormel Black Label or Natural Choice Raw Bacon: $4.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Lunch Meat: $5.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: $10.49 each
- Fresh from Meijer Ham Cubes: $3.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Diced Ham: $2.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring: $12.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring: $14.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Salami or Pepperoni: $6.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49 each
- The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges: $2.49 each when you buy 5
- Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps: $2.49 each when you buy 5
- Frederik's by Meijer Dessert Bars: $4.99 each
Produce on sale:
- California Red Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Navel Oranges 4 lb. bag or Sweet Onions 5 lb. bag: $4.99 each
- Small Avocados: $2.99 each when you buy 5
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes: $4.99 each when you buy 5
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes: $4.99 each when you buy 5
- Baby-Cut Carrots: $1.39 each when you buy 5
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes or Pop Its Tiny Cucumbers: $5.99 each
- Organic Campari Tomatoes: $4.49 each
- Fresh from Meijer Stuffed Mushrooms: $5.49 each
- Calbee Kids Fruit or Harvest Snaps Multipack: $5.99 each
- Cherub Tomatoes: $4.49 each
- Pomegranates: $2.99 each
- Bulk Gala or Granny Smith Apples: $1.29/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Sargento Shredded, Chunk or Sliced Cheese: $1.99 each when you buy 5
- Daisy Sour Cream: $2.69 each when you buy 5
- Dannon Light & Fit or Oikos Greek Yogurt: $2.99 each when you buy 5
- Eggland's Best Cage Free Eggs Dozen: $2.99 each when you buy 5
- Happy Egg Large Free Range Eggs: $5.99 each when you buy 5
- Fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk: $4.99 each
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Brummel & Brown Spread: $3.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $6.29 each
- Fresh from Meijer Brownies: $8.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Regular Size Cupcakes: $8.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer Decorated Cupcakes: $5.99 each
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Chocolate Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cake: $9.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Dessert Bars: $4.99 each
- Ball Park Buns: $2.29 each when you buy 5
- Pepperidge Farm Classic Buns: $2.89 each when you buy 5
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Thin-Sliced Bread or Bagels: $4.49 each when you buy 5
- Hostess Multipack: $2.49 each when you buy 5
- Entenmann's Little Bites: $3.69 each when you buy 5
- Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn: $2.79 each when you buy 5
- Pepperidge Farm Thin Sliced Bread: $2.59 each
Pantry on sale:
- Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal or Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal: $1.99 each when you buy 5
- Mott's Juice: $3.49 each
- Dasani Drinking Water: $3.99 each
- Folgers Ground Coffee: $11.49 each
- McCafe', Green Mountain, Tim Hortons or Donut Shop K-Cups: $26.99 each
- Post Family Size Cereal or Great Grains Cereal: $2.99 each when you buy 5
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal, Raisin Bran Cereal or Rice Krispies Cereal: $4.49 each when you buy 5
- Skippy Peanut Butter: $1.99 each when you buy 5
- Nature's Bakery Bars: $3.99 each when you buy 5
- Clif Energy Bars or High Protein Bars: $5.49 each when you buy 5
- Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin: $0.99 each when you buy 5
- Ghirardelli Brownie Mix: $2.99 each when you buy 5
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels: $3.49 each when you buy 5
- Kraft Salad Dressing: $1.99 each when you buy 5
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ, Marinade or Hot Sauce: $1.99 each when you buy 5
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce or Queso Dip: $2.49 each when you buy 5
- Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash: $2.79 each when you buy 5
- Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauce: $1.39 each when you buy 5
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta: $1.79 each when you buy 5
- Spam Lunch Meat or Swanson Chunk Chicken: $3.19 each when you buy 5
- Swanson Broth: $0.99 each when you buy 5
- Progresso Vegetable Classics, Traditional, Rich & Hearty or Protein Soup: $1.49 each when you buy 5
- Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing: $3.49 each
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter: $4.49 each
- Hamburger or Tuna Helper: $1.49 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Pasta: $1.99 each
- Rao's Pasta Sauce: $6.99 each
- Meijer Canned Tomatoes or Ingredient Beans: $0.89 each
- Meijer BBQ Sauce: $1.89 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Dip: $2.99 each
- Frederik's by Meijer Street Taco Sauce: $2.99 each
- Meijer Sheet Pan Meal: $7.99 each
- True Goodness Organic Quinoa: $3.79 each
- Meijer Halloween Candy: $3.99 each
- Halloween Non-Chocolate Pouch: $4.49 each
- Club Crackers, Toasted Crackers or Carr's Crackers: $3.49 each
- Brach's Candy Corn: $4.99 each
- Jumbo Sized Bagged Halloween Candy: $8.49 each
- Twizzlers Licorice or Jolly Rancher Ropes: $4.39 each
- Little Debbie Mini Donuts: $1.99 each
- Poppi Prebiotic Soda: $7.99 each
- Fairlife Core Power Protein Shakes: $39.99 each
- Gold Peak Tea: $6.99 each
- Meijer Sheet Pan Meal: $7.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise: $4.49 each
- Maille Mustard: $2.99 each
- Sir Kensington's Mayonnaise Jar or Squeeze: $4.99 each
- Knorr Flavor Base: $3.49 each
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit, Low Carb or Flavored Shells, Soft Tortillas or Bowls, Taco Seasoning or Enchilada Sauce: $1.99 each when you buy 5
Frozen on sale:
- Devour Frozen Meal: $2.49 each when you buy 5
- Veggies Made Great Frozen Meal: $4.99 each when you buy 5
- InnovAsian Entrée: $5.49 each when you buy 5
- P.F. Chang's Entrée: $5.99 each when you buy 5
- Jimmy Dean Sandwiches: $4.99 each when you buy 5
- El Monterey Taquitos: $6.99 each when you buy 5
- Bibigo Potstickers, Dumplings or Wontons: $5.49 each when you buy 5
- Bellatoria or Brew Pub Frozen Pizza: $4.99 each when you buy 5
- Tyson Frozen Prepared Chicken: $5.49 each when you buy 5
- Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches: $5.49 each when you buy 5
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream or Breyers Ice Cream: $2.99 each when you buy 5
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.29 each when you buy 5
- Tru Fru Nature's Frozen Fruit: $5.49 each when you buy 5
- Stouffer's Family Size Frozen Meal: $7.99 each
- Motor City Detroit Style Pizza: $8.49 each
- Meijer Frozen Prepared Chicken: $7.49 each
- Bomb Pop: $2.49 each
- Tropicana Drinks: $14.99 each
- Fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk: $4.99 each
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Brummel & Brown Spread: $3.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$54.94
for 4 people · $13.73 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of October 21, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Meijer.