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Back from a big trip with eight children and no brain space left for meal planning and shopping, one mum asked Grok to give her a hand with both.
We've just got back from a trip and I'm exhausted. Plan [NUMBER] days of simple family dinners (and breakfasts and lunches if you can) for [NUMBER] people, including [AGES OF CHILDREN]. We already have [WHAT'S IN THE CUPBOARD]. Keep prep under [MINUTES] minutes, avoid [DISLIKES OR ALLERGIES], and finish with one combined shopping list grouped by supermarket aisle.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Tell Grok how many you’re feeding, what’s already at home and how much effort you can manage.
- Ask for a short plan plus one shopping list grouped by aisle.
- Order online or take the list to the shop, and ask for swaps if something’s out of stock.
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