Any other suggestions? ☺️

@sofiya4032

3 жыл бұрын

I think you’ve done a great job Nicola 👍🏾 I’m amazed you got all that stuff and still had around £1.20 left to play with - definitely call that a win! I usually split 500g pack of mince so I can get two separate meals from the one pack and bulk it out with whatever veg is in the fridge. I like peanut butter but don’t have it often, personally I would of swapped it for the breakfast fruit topper in the frozen aisle. I really love watching these sort of food challenges, brilliant video and looking forward to the see how you get on

@Angela-wi7sq

3 жыл бұрын

Might have bought some unsalted nuts for added protein (put on porridge in morning and/or for snacking) altho that would add 1.50 - 2.00 cost. I wonder if you had bought plain oats and then got a bag of frozen fruit from Aldi whether that would have helped up your fruit intake - fruit being added to the oats as they are cooked for porridge? I haven't looked in Aldi for frozen fruit but have got bags of frozen wonky fruit from Iceland before now which have been very reasonably priced.

@reneematlock9657

3 жыл бұрын

A bit of that mince, a chopped potato and some of the mixed veg and you've got the start of what my mother called "hamburger stew" or filling for a meat and vegetable pie or a cottage pie.

@chazza504

2 жыл бұрын

If you shop at Aldi again throw your things into the trolly…. Pack up at the side. Hope this helps

@rodderby

2 жыл бұрын

Have a word with Gemma on Coronation street.

I go to Aldi after 8pm; it's much quieter then, and you can sometimes pick up some real bargains in the short date stuff. 👍

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

I'll know for next time - it was SO busy when I went :)

@dannyjohnson5872

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree after 8pm is best and the deals you get are amazing providing you got room in your freezer. Picking uo £5 individual rump steaks for £1.25😀

@DeterminedDIYer

Жыл бұрын

Aldi in the USA, at least where I live, closes at 8pm.

@cantagiousca5220

Жыл бұрын

Do you go into the skips too searching for out of date junk?guys what rubbish you put into your body is exactly how your body reacts through out the day,physically and mentally,im just saying,I respect my body and I eat the best food I can get,you need more money for better food 100 percent, even things like cheap oats compared to expensive oats,is a big difference inside your stomach and body,white cheap bread I not worth eating and you are seriously damaging yourself eating it,that milk too utter garbage,that chili jar you might as well literally dog shit,them frozen crap vegetables too,no nutrition what so ever,you eat that and you are an idiot,spaghetti hoops?? OK I'm done here

@user-qx3eb2jx1p

6 ай бұрын

I do the opposite , I go down at 8am on a Sunday morning and its reasonably quiet

For Aldi and Lidl I just pull everything into the trolley as the cashier scans it, and then pack it properly either at the boot of my car, or on the long packing shelf which is opposite the checkouts in most branches. Great vid btw!

So glad someone pointed out the stress associated with shopping at Aldi. It is a relief to find someone much younger than I has this experience. Love the prices and the products but not an easy experience navigating the pace of checking out at the end at the end, Nocola

@cha2117

Жыл бұрын

Use the window shelf to sort your shopping out.

@alisonbunce159

Жыл бұрын

I find the other supermarkets more stressful because they rush you to pack and the items come rushing at you. All I have to do at aldi is put it straight in the trolley then pack at the window ledge packing area.

@lindamcdonald9199

Жыл бұрын

Don’t rush, there is no law that says you can’t pack at a reasonable speed

@ErisstheGoddessofmanhwas

Жыл бұрын

I don't understand what someone say about stress in Aldi, i understand about Lidl shops but in my country Aldis are always empty. Never saw many people in Aldi.

Great video, I would have gone for cheaper, higher fat beef mince, and drained off the fat from it for bread n dripping snacks sprinkled with salt ( omg yum!) and then used any leftover fat to fry up any potato peelings. Home made crisps are so much better than the store ones and having a few little snacky options on an extreme budget really helps with the mental health side of things, at least it does for me! Plus zero waste!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

9 ай бұрын

Great suggestions! ☺️

All that for £10? Incredible 😂 Yeah I understand your comment about the checkout experience. Totally agree.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

It can be done! :)

Love Aldi! Packing is a knack. Empty your trolley, putting the heavy stuff at the front Then open your bags up in the empty trolley and dump the stuff straight in. Ignore the cashier if they try to rush to begin before you are ready. Works for me. Good haul!.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I need to be more prepared :)

@lizvickers7156

2 жыл бұрын

Just put your shopping back into the empty trolley then pack either in store somewhere or just push your trolley to your car and pack there. No pressure.

Just looking at this list for 2_years ago. I'm sure it has gone up quite a bit now

I know what you mean about Aldi check outs. I don’t even take my bags in the shop, I just put it straight back in the trolley and pack it back at the car. Our shop has a big long bench to pack at after you’ve checked out too, so if you’re not driving you can take your time. Totally different to regular supermarkets though. I asked a checkout person about it once, they have to get a certain number of things “beeped” in a certain time or they get told off, which explains why they can get crabby I guess. Thanks for the vid, it’s hard to find U.K. based content like this 😊

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that about the number thing - makes sense!

Tip for the bagging your shopping at aldi. As they put it through put it straight back in the trolly. There is a shelf at the windows bag your shopping there. Less stress trust me.

If you don't buy flavoured oats you could add it to the mince, to make it go further. Also bread crumbs do the same thing, this is great for older bread. Add mince onion & herb to mince beef you can make meat balls (in spaghetti & sauce)or burgers.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

I hadn't thought of adding it to the mince; thanks for that suggestion!

@jennimckean3697

2 жыл бұрын

We add lentils to our mince to stretch it and add extra protein and fiber

@cantagiousca5220

Жыл бұрын

You can also poke your own eyes out with a spoon and replace them with meatballs so you can see the food better when you cook

You actually managed to get quite a lot of food for the money you spent! 😁

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

It feels like it :)

I find it helps to go to several different places. I do buy tinned things from Aldi though, especially when I recently found out I can get at least 2 tins of tomatoes for the price of 1 tin at Iceland, or 6 or 7 tins of chickpeas for the price of 1 tin at Iceland.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t been to Iceland in ages - just try and get there again.

Hi Nicola, I just read about your KZread channel on the BBC News app and subscribed straightway! My top tip for shopping at Aldi - I take two large blue IKEA bags with me each week and once I've put the food on the belt at the till, I open both bags inside the trolley. Then when I'm loading the trolley I quickly put what needs to go into the fridge in one bag and what doesn't in the other. Try to find a till that has another customer ahead of you so that you have time to unload your shopping and open the bags out in the trolley. Hope this helps 😊

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for subscribing ☺️

I don't shop at Aldi purely for the speed at the checkouts and how small the area is! I thought I was ridiculous but after hearing you talk about it and comments below, I'm glad it's not just me!!

I did this with: Rice, pasta, frozen veg bag, chickpeas, oats, soya milk, cinnamon, sugar, butter and flour, tomato sauce and lentils. I think it came to 10 pounds almost exactly. It was hard but possible! The worst was not able to have a cup of tea with soya milk in It or I'd run out. I did it for a "refugee" aid challenge, but I could do this as a save money challenge thing, now!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

I would really struggle without a cuppa ☕️

@mariacorretge6615

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage soya milk has gone up in price a lot, I think I might do this again and simply buy more soya milk and make it a 12 pound challenge instead! There were so many good things I made with this. I remember I made a lentil soup and strained the left overs, mixed them with flour and did these gorgeous savoury pancakes that I still make from time to time. A hit with children and full of vegetables and protein, just to give you ideas for your kids! Thanks for your lovey Chanel.

I agree that Aldi is very fast paced. I only go when I know I won't have a lot to do that day because it exhausts me. It's also helpful to figure out when the slower times are.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

It is fine when I only have a couple of things but I don't think I could do a full shop there.

Who's watch for 2022/23 getting ready

With the spare pound.. you could buy 1 onion and can of beans.. divide mince in half.. add beans to chilli and make meat patties with the diced oniom salt pepper.. can have on sandwiches.

This is great thanks for sharing you could also do egg bread or scrambled egg on toast

WOW! We could never get all that for $10 in America not even $13 not even $20 haha! I'm amazed.

Well done. When I tried I failed but I will try again

A Tipp for you. When you get at the register don't even try to bag up the grocery. Just put it back in the cart and when you have paid you can then organize your shopping into your bags. I also take the time to check the receipt so if something is wrong you just point it out and get your many back.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip - thank you! :)

I like to make overnight oats with a little yogurt, oats, fruit and water or milk in summer.

I had 70 euros...wasted it on a winter textile, that i'm gonna stitch, now, i'm left with 5 euros for food, so i bought 2 kgs of "havermout" and 1 kg of sugar, since I had blueberries left! i learn how to eat!

Add a tin of chopped tomatoes to the chilli to stretch it out further, i live on my own and can get 5 or 6 portions that way, same with a bolognese sauce

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion :)

I view the speedy cashiers as a challenge, can I put stuff in my trolley quicker than the cashier can put it through? Sometimes I win and feel so proud of myself. Some great ideas, thanks 😊

Pancakes 🥞 with lemon and sugar. Bread and butter with cinnamon and sugar. Just a thought. Homemade Popcorn is fun and cheap. I sprinkle Cajun spice and garlic powder onto the Popcorn 🍿. Garlic powder on buttered toast is nice Carrot soup with dried herbs.. Lentil soup. Greek bean soup. All the best dear one.

Thank you so much, great video very helpful ❤

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

6 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

It nice budjet so far. Thanks. Iam in Africa Tanzania to our place it is difficult to buy those things in that price but. I learn something from from your budget

Hello. I've just found this video. Just incase you or your viewers don't know, you can go online at aldi and see the items just the same as you can the other stores so you can work out your costs before going. Also, when I've emptied the trolley, I open the bags in the trolley to put the things straight in. I say to the person on the till that I can't go fast. I have anxiety where it can cause me to black out and have a seizure so I find just telling them I'm slow helps as everyone says it's OK

Ha! I’m glad you said you find it a bit stressful at Aldi checkout. I thought it was just me! I get a bit flustered. There is that long left opposite the tills to pack your shopping. Also, I go late on, not long before closing when not many shoppers in. I’ve always done this in all food shops; I’m irritated by queues. 😾

@leilarhymeswithsheila1344

3 жыл бұрын

* ‘left’ should read ‘shelf’.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not just you! Late night seems a sensible option; it would be quieter then. I'll know for next time!

Brilliant challenge & very inspiring 👍🏻

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Fascinating….well done. ✅✅✅

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I know what you mean at the Aldi checkouts, they're crazy aren't they! 😂😂😂 You've done well with your £9 spend, jaffa cakes too for a treat! The meal plan looks good too, a nice mixed bag! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

The Jaffa cakes are a welcome treat! And yes, Aldi checkouts are another level - definitely didn't enjoy that part! Thanks for watching :)

Great video ALDI do have somewhere to put your shopping away - that’s the shelf at the window or side of the checkouts - you put everything back in your trolley and then walk to the shelf and pack then leave. Lidl have a packing shelf too.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have seen other people do that as well. It's just not the best experience, in my opinion.

If you buy beef stock and onions( coat them lightly in flour), fry lightly until translucent. Add stock cook on love for 20/30mins. Add piece cheese on toast. Cheap free and tasty. X

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds so tasty - thanks for the suggestion :)

I'm always amazed how far £10 can be stretched. I'm with you on aldi, the tills are too high octane for me 😂 I don't know if you'd consider it but I'd love to see a version of this where you're cooking meals for 2 (eg. you and your husband) so have £20 for you both for the week. If you've got pennies to play with dry red lentils are lovely to add to mince to bulk it out. You could also make a lentil soup (though I know that's not ideal when it's so warm). How about using some of the mince mixed with veg and topped with some mashed potato for a mini cottage pie?

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

LOVE the cottage pie idea - will definitely do that I think :)

@sallystanbury2025

3 жыл бұрын

With you there - I use lentils, chopped carrots & celery in with the mince and I make soup with them as well. I make overnight oats and add sliced banana or raisins.

Good choices! Real bargains!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I can’t believe how much she got for £10 wow I need to start shopping at Aldi I go asda online and it’s costing £70 and that for 2 people

I don't shop at Aldi because I hate the check outs for the reason you mention. I feel as though my shopping is being thrown at me!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! That's exactly how I feel about it. The lady on the checkout was lovely but it just feels so rushed.

@LittlePinkPiggy1

3 жыл бұрын

Essentially you know that they don't want you to spend anymore time at the checkout than is absolutely necessary. Makes for a miserable experience if you ask me. I'll stick with my Sainsbury's delivery 🙂

*new sub* I am doing £20 challenge this month and you definitely have given me some ideas. I need to meal plan first though as that’s my biggest struggle and I was debating between Lidl/Aldi and Asda.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! And I definitely managed to get a lot here. Asda is on my list to try :)

Only just come across your channel, glad 😄

Oh gosh thank you. I always hate the stress at checkout in Aldi and Lidl. I thought it was just my age. Xxxxx

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

Жыл бұрын

Nope, not just you!

Good video - thanks!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

I shop in Asda, u literally take a scanner round with u and scan each item as u go and put in ur bags in the trolley. then at the end scan the scanner on their machine and pay. u can see what ur spending as u go and bag it as u go too, perfect 🥰

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

I see so many people using these! I might give them a go next time :)

@Michelle2010x

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage it saves u sooo much time cos u don't have to take everything out the trolly and bag it and put it all back in. you bag as u go. definitely try it out. never have to que either! the machines are always empty 👌

You could buy rice and beans and some vegetables and be set for cheaper and healthier than that.

not bad, but got to agree with kimberley davies...the £1.50 waste not-want-not veggie boxes are an absolute must for an extreme budget shopping haul. I would certainly forgo the peanut butter and snacks for a few more staples like the tinned chopped tomatoes,beans(can do cheap 20p baked beans in chilli instead of kidney beans), straight spaghetti 20p, tin of basics pasta sauce or passata 39p. as for the spuds, usually the bargain boxes have them included, but 2.5k of wonky spuds for 89p will suffice for a week , seperate out the little ones for boiling, mediums for roasting/mashing and big ones for baking. I'm definitely a fan of the evening shop like Lyn H, when they do the mark-downs is the best time to get your protein. Sadly it's usually the top end expensive stuff but occasionally you'll get the big family packs of chicken ,sausage or mince reduced(beef is more expensive but useful for stews), fish is a good one if you have a taste for it. Mackerel fillets or breaded cod fillet for £1.10 isn't too bad.. I'd pay £2 for a good size of diced beef for three days dinners too.

Never knew you could get this much at aldi. My family shop there at least once a week. The one I go to is fine!!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

Жыл бұрын

It was definitely a good amount ☺️

That is impressive xxx

Thanks, my diet is vegetarian but you have given me some good ideas. For various reasons I don't do a "big shop" but I might have to start now my local big name supermarket has changed to the convenience type - I noticed yesterday that one item had gone up by 22%, I've been buying the cheapest items which is very limiting. Sometimes I get a sort of "waste not box" delivered by a charity at a cost of £15, the items are usually worth about £50 fresh, but are often expensive brands that I wouldn't buy anyway. So it's a win win situation....I get to develop frugal habits trying to avoid waste and it helps fund the charity collecting the food. When I've tried to order a box and they've been out of stock I've made it my mission to go to Aldi on the Saturday and spend £15, but that's as far as the planning goes. But I do think a trip to Aldi is in order now I've seen this video, it's quite a distance though, so I need plenty of time to walk there and back otherwise paying the bus fare will defeat the object! Thanks.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you find Aldi in comparison - it's interesting to hear different perspectives :)

We go to ALDI sometimes and I like how it's so cheap great job How did you do that your amazing

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is amazingly cheap :)

You put your stuff in trolley and pack at the benches

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

I know! Still find it stressful. It's all so quick!

I work in health care with the pay we are getting 10 pound a week is a luxury 😅

..hi yes - Sainsburys would be good - if its not out of your way.. also, its a real challenge for folks who may have wheat/dairy/nut allergies and or sensitivities. ..!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

I can get to a Sainsburys. I imagine this would be tricky with allergies :( it's so frustrating that the free from products are so much more expensive!

Funny you should HATE Aldi checkout area. I hated it too until I remembered to TAKE MY BASKET through the checkout and load the stuff I'd bought back into it. SOMEWHERE at the far side of the checkout you SHOULD find a handy SHELF...all Aldi shops have them I believe. Take your basket of goodies to that, pop it on the shelf and then take your time unloading them into your own bags. Job Done. Hope you can locate that shelf next time you shop at Aldi.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

Жыл бұрын

I know that - it’s more the speed and lack of room 🙈

@jager896

Жыл бұрын

We take shopping bags in trolley then unload into bags at till that's Aldi

Nicola, can you try this again. Maybe £40 for 4 weeks. To see if you can create meals

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

5 ай бұрын

I will do this once I’m settled in my new house ☺️ will add this to my list!

I always wondered if it was possible to eat for less than £1 a day but I think you have just proved it. 4 of you at £10 per week works out at 36p per human per day 🤣. Spectacular!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

This is just for one person, not four :)

i think a big bag of porridge would be better value The sachets have hardly anything in them even if instant

Good haul. Just one thing to note - instant oats are more processed and therefore less filling and not as good for you. Otherwise an excellent balance of cards and protein. Very inspirational for someone suddenly on hard times.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Oh are they? I did not know that! And thanks :)

@kitchenwitch9917

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage yeah plus they're loaded with sugar, you'd be better getting large plain oats and adding dried fruits such as figs or dates or honey, then no sugar required 😊

Love that accent!👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

I really wish Aldi/lidl did the self scan things on the way round. it would make it so much easier and less stressful. You got loads for £10!

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, yes it would! And thank you :)

That’s a lot of food for 10 pounds. Great job

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

I always have my bags open and ready to pack when at the checkout at Aldi and Lidl. That way the shopping goes straight in the bags. I also love the £1.50 veg boxes, they are so good.

@cantagiousca5220

Жыл бұрын

I have my balls on the conveyor belt to help take the weight off while I'm waiting in the que

Oh I'm not alone, just went to Aldi, stressed me out completely ha ha😁

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

It is so stressful! Definitely couldn't do a full shop there every week.

@Kim_gs1206

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage No, I go once a month for bulk items only, can't handle more.

with the money left over some passata and spaghetti would be cheap in aldi, also we used to get the frozen chicken breasts

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@jimothy2250

2 жыл бұрын

And the pack of 30 eggs for cheap. Eggs are great and very versatile

Just want to point out that it looks like you've got an expensive peanut butter there. One of the few things I used to get from Morrisons was their savers PB at about 50p. Recently it's gone up to about 80 so about the same as one I now get from Aldi. I'm finding less & less reasons to go to Morrisons. Now I mostly use them for self serve salads, in shop made fruit pies etc and McSweens Haggis around Burns night. I know the latter few aren't relevant to extreme budget. I buy Tesco's smooth porridge as it's a much bigger yet cheaper box than ready brek. I imagine Morrisons should have something comparable though I haven't had a chance to check yet.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

This was at Aldi so it was their cheapest one :)

@davidsimons5944

Жыл бұрын

Recently I discovered that Farm Foods own peanut butter seemed slightly cheaper than even Aldi or Lidl but on my last trip all they had was Sunpat which of course wasn't cheap. I hope they haven't permanently stopped doing the former. Anyway I can't keep up with the constant increases! A while ago I started buying 2 pats of best butter from F F (cheapest option) but it suddenly shot up so ridiculously that I stopped buying butter altogether & started on Tesco buttery spread to save money, though of course it's not the same.

Wow! You managed a shopping trip to Aldi without messing up your hair at all?

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Huh?

If you know the process in Morrisons you compare them Aldi prices ?

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know them off by heart!

Not shoping inAldi for stress reasons is ridiculous at least for me .If I spend less then the stress worth it , cuz if I pay more than I wanted to it's stressing me more .

It looks good I wonder how much this shop would cost now 🤔

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good point - probably more.

Its cheaper to buy a bag of potatoes and a bag of oats and higher fat mince ? I pack my shopping at my car. Just put it back in the trolley at the checkout

Be interesting to see exact same shopping list today Jan 23…….what shop is this all from p,ease

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

Жыл бұрын

This was from Aldi :)

Could you please do a budget video with a little more focus on sustainability and/or low waste? Do you think this would be doable? I am on a budget, but not willing to compromise completely on sustainability. Anyhow: thanks for your work and all the information you share with us

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

I can add it to my list of videos to film - not sure if it'll be quite as budget friendly but I will try :)

@hannahzd7361

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage i was thinking the same but then realised that if you're stretching those items for the whole week then it must be sustainable because you're fighting food waste also a few of the products were in jars and cans and the veg were in one bag instead of many different bags if you had bought fresh veg

That was great for 10 pounds .

If the oats had been porage oats/unflavoured it would have been possible to make your own oat milk. Going later in the day you may have go the bread cheaper LILD after 8pm bakery items are reduced. Perhaps oat milk, left over banana and peanut butter would have made a breakfast smoothy. If you grew some window box herbs or chilli plant this could help with added flavours. It possible to grow some things from the seeds in the food you normally buy. It's great you managed this. Doing it over more weeks or for more people would alow you to add in some of those items.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Oat milk would have been a great addition to the challenge!

im going to London on a budget for a month, and have no idea about how to eat cheap for that month. So my question is what shops do you reccomend that i go to? to eat on a budget. i have around 100-150 pound to eat for that given month.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Are you staying somewhere where you'll be able to cook?

@JustAnzia

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage no

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

I suppose then I’d be looking at independent shops where prices might be cheaper. £100 in London when you’re eating out all the time is going to be tough!

@JustAnzia

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage Well actually idk if I can cook at the hotel, as I have never been to that kinda hotel before but I guess there is a small tea kitchen but I’m not sure.

@JustAnzia

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage breakfast is inclueded in my stay, so do you Think 100-150 is okay for lunch and dinner for that month?

Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, instead, 'coz canned goods ... you have to pay for the process!!! And, it's healthier! It's only a euro for a kilo of carrots, and .98 cents for bananas!

You didn't get tea to drink?

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

I know :( I'm going to go back there today and get some! Can't be without my cuppa.

@robwalsh3082

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing plenty of weeding lately. Nettle tea anyone? 😬

life sure was cheap last year huh, 10 pound today wont get u half of that

I know this is almost 2 years ago but no way could I get that much food for such a low price where I live in the States

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I could in the uk now 😔

so you just went shopping at around 1:40 and just got back. What type of hair spray did you buy? If running to the store and coming back with a detailed description on how much of a rush it was there and getting back without nudging a strand of hair on your head i sure as hellw ant one of those sprays kek

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Huh?

@mentaltfladdrig

Жыл бұрын

@nicolafrugalcottage u claimed t have been out shopping after u had made a cut in your video. But that is appearantly a lie :)

I just spent 50 pounds to feed 2 people for a week. You can probably spend 10 pounds a week but you may shorten your life by 30 years eeeekkk

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes; it is definitely showing some short straws, so to speak!

@sheilafaurotelawhead4551

2 жыл бұрын

I dont believe she meant this as a consistent way to eat. Very helpful however, if someone had a patch of low funds and just has to get by. Could be used short term to help free up funds for other needs.

Literally the prices are next to each item 😕 and just chick your sruff in your trolley Nd pack it either at the packing shelves or as i prefer outside in the boot of your car, means your hNging around indoors less which is a good thing what with covid 😊

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone has their own way of doing things :) thanks for watching!

I'm growing my own food this year because of the cost of food is just crazy at the moment. Unfortunately I won't be able to eat them until around August time

Your supposed to pack your shopping on the back shelf,

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

I know! But you still have to get them into something to get them to that point.

@karensmith7927

Жыл бұрын

You load it back into your trolley !!

Go food bank there giving it away 😳

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Food banks are there to help people in genuine need of support - I thankfully do not need that at the moment.

Steam your food for 30 minutes. Cheaper, easier, healthier.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

That’s true!

Confusing to say you are a family of four when you are actually doing the challenge shopping for one.

Am watching in 2024 and sadly this would all cost 3 times that now.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

6 ай бұрын

I agree 😕

Is possible for one person to live for a week considerably less

No way can you feed 4 people for a week on your £8.78 shop...

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t feed 4 people, correct.

using meat is not frugal

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

2 жыл бұрын

It can be - just depends on what you buy I suppose.

My guts would be mash up 😂😂😂😂 This is signing your health away. Not enough veg & the mass produced bread will bind your stomach. Get rid of the jaffa cakes, spaghetti hoops, cheap yoghurt & bread, fake oats & frozen veg. Never skimp on food. Stomach & bowel cancer is no joke.

@NicolaatTheFrugalCottage

Жыл бұрын

If you're a budget, that's not always an option.