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FEBRUARY 2026 FAMILY FOOD BUDGET REVIEW

8 March 2026 By Alan Brewer Leave a Comment

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February marked month two of the year and another chance to sit down with the calculator and see how our family food budget really held up. Last year, I set myself the goal of sticking to a ÂŁ150 per week food budget. Reviewing the full year ...

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Person taking food photos in a kitchen setting, capturing culinary dishes.Hi! I'm Alan (aka Brewski the Budget Foodie) — a northern dad of three who believes great food shouldn't cost a fortune.
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