I’m a mum-of-three & slashed my meal budget to £20 a week – it’s easy to do, you just need to follow my handy hints
A money-saving mum has revealed how she makes her pennies go further when it comes to the food shop.
Mum-of-five, Charlotte Maltby, spends just £20 a week on her food shop, and now you can too.
The 27-year-old from West Yorkshire revealed her method for saving money while still feeding her family nutritious meals that don’t break the bank.
The busy mum has mastered meals on a budget, and she’s now sharing her tips and recipe ideas over on her account TikTok account @charlotte_mum_cooks to help parents who may be wanting to save on their shop.
Thanks to her clever meal ideas, Charlotte and partner Ryan, 29, were able to slash £20 a week off their food bills, taking them to a total of less than £20, which has been a massive help to them during the cost of living crisis.
She explains: “I decided to start because the increase in food prices shocked and scared me.
“I wanted to find a way to save money, and I knew food was something I could achieve that with.
“I wanted to show others who may be struggling with the increase in costs, that they can still eat well and feed their families proper meals on a smaller budget.
“Aldi does come up cheapest. However, some items can be found cheaper elsewhere, it depends on whether you have the time and ability to shop around.
“If I’m following a strict plan and sticking to it, I can save around £20 per week on my food shop, which can really add up over time.
“I have had a little bit of negative feedback from people who say they could never eat such ‘cheap’ meats and that’s absolutely fine.
“All my recipes can be adapted to use whatever standard of ingredients you’d like, but for those people who don’t have the luxury of choice or a larger food budget, they’re able to see just how far their money can stretch and that’s why I started this series.
“My favourite meals are the ones my kids love. One of their favourites were the smoky chicken and black bean enchiladas.
“As a busy mum, I love a one pot meal, so the sausage casserole would probably be one of my favourites as it’s just so easy.
“The reaction has been fantastic. I’ve had the loveliest feedback from people thanking me for sharing the recipes.
“My favourite feedback is when my recipes are recreated by strangers on the internet – and enjoyed! It makes all the effort so worth it.”