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Welcome to our collection of frugal family meal plans! These meals are designed to save you money and provide delicious home-cooked food for your family. Each plan includes a main dish and sides with preparation instructions to make your Sunday lunch stress-free.

Special thanks to a dedicated member of our church for sharing these valuable recipes with me. Her commitment to family and frugality inspired this collection.

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"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
- John 16:33 ESV

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