The Everyday Stress of Meal Planning
Parents often tell us that meal planning isn’t about cooking, it’s about the mental strain. Deciding what to eat, remembering to shop, balancing schedules, and keeping everyone happy creates a cycle of decision fatigue that never ends.
That’s why we surveyed 118 active Ollie users in July 2025 to find out how families are using Ollie in their daily lives. The results speak volumes: families are saving time, spending less, eating better, and most importantly, feeling less stressed.
Less Mental Load, More Family Time
93% of Ollie users said the app reduces the mental energy of planning meals and groceries.
That means fewer late-night debates about “what’s for dinner” and more evenings where the answer is already waiting for you.
“It feels like Ollie takes the decisions out of my head so I can focus on my kids,” one parent told us.
Real Savings on the Grocery Bill
Families are always looking for ways to stretch their budgets. The survey showed that 75% of Ollie households save money each week:
- Most save $25 or more weekly (over $100 a month).
- 1 in 4 families save $50+ weekly, just by reducing takeout and avoiding wasted food.
Meal planning with Ollie helps parents shop smarter by overlapping ingredients, cutting down on impulse buys, and making sure everything on the list gets used.
Time Back in Busy Schedules
Time is just as valuable as money, especially for families balancing work, school, and after-school activities. 92% of Ollie users reported saving time each week, and nearly 1 in 5 said they gained back over two hours.
How? By planning meals that reuse prep work, by organizing grocery lists by store section, and by cutting down on last-minute takeout runs. One less grocery trip a week is an hour back in your schedule, and families told us they feel it.
Healthier Eating Without Extra Effort
Eating well shouldn’t mean more stress, and Ollie proves that it doesn’t. 86% of families said the app helps them eat healthier, not by forcing salads, but by suggesting balanced versions of family favorites.
With Ollie, healthy eating isn’t a chore; it’s built into the plan.
What This Means for Families
Taken together, the survey results show that Ollie isn’t just another meal planning app it’s a tool that makes family life lighter:
- Mental load is reduced.
- Grocery bills shrink.
- Parents reclaim precious time.
- Families eat healthier without extra effort.
Here for you
This survey confirms what our community has been telling us for months: Ollie helps families reclaim their evenings, their budgets, and their peace of mind.
Try Ollie today and see why families call it the easiest way to meal plan in 2025.
