Frequently Asked Questions
Misplaced or forgot to print last weeks plan?
If you need a copy of last week’s plan, please reach out to us at mealplan@shelfcooking.com.
*Note: In order to maintain the exclusivity of our meal plans, we will only provide plans sent since your subscription start date.
Do I need any special equipment?
Short answer, no! We believe that you can make things work with what you have, but many of our meals recommend the use of a slow cooker and other kitchen equipment. For a list of our kitchen favorites, go here.
How much will my groceries cost each week?
Great question with an easy answer: you choose your budget! We designed our plan to accommodate EVERY budget – that is the beauty of shelf cooking! Our recipes are tailored to rely on the basic pantry essentials. If you’re already stocked up on the essentials, you might even be able to get by without a grocery trip one week! It’s definitely possible to get by with what you have, but our recipes are supplemented with a few fresh ingredients each week – providing meals that are both wholesome & frugal for your family.
How many people does each recipe serve?
Our recipes typically serve about 4-6 people, but quantities can easily be adjusted by halving or doubling to fit your family’s needs!
What about picky eaters? Will my kids like it?
We hear you loud and clear, sister! We have picky kids too and want them to eat! Keeping our meal plan family friendly is extremely important to us as we design each week’s meal plan. Our meals offer a variety of delicious family dinners that have been tried and tested in our own homes.
Once I purchase the plan, can I go back to view previous recipes and plans?
Do you provide gluten-free or vegan meal plans?
While we do not have separate meal plans for those with specific dietary needs, our plan is designed to be adaptable. In fact, we would love to see how you use shelf cooking to adapt recipes to your needs!
How much clean up will there be?
The last thing we want to do at the end of the day is make another mess to clean up, right?? We thought about this when creating this meal plan! All of the prep work is laid out for you in your weekly “Prep Guide” which helps you prepare for future meals ahead of time, cutting down on dirty dishes & clean-up each day! We encourage you to consider mealtime and clean up a family activity. Not only will you grow closer as a family, but your kids will be learning lifetime skills as well!
How do I access my plan?
After purchasing, you will receive an email with a link to login to your account. You can access your plan by visiting this site anytime, anywhere! Every Friday, we will send out a reminder to check out the upcoming week’s meal plan and grocery list. We recommend bookmarking your meal plan page on your browser or smart phone for easy access and so you never forget to check!
How is this different than other meal plans?
We aren’t just giving you a bunch of recipes and saying good luck – that’s what Pinterest is for! We know that what you’re really needing is structure. Let US do the brain work of organizing meals to use up your ingredients and reduce waste, mapping out grocery lists, figuring out how to prep ahead, and collecting delicious recipes your whole family will love (with options for substitutions, so you have the option to use what you have before spending money on what you don’t need). All of this tied up in a pretty little PDF package!
How do I pause or cancel my plan?
If you would like to pause your account at any time, you can contact our customer service team at [email protected] and we can take care of that for you! If you would like to cancel, you can manage your subscription by logging into your account at thepagecompany.com or by reaching out to our customer service team at [email protected].
