It’s that time of year again—school’s out, the kids are buzzing with energy, and somehow, the work keeps piling up. This week marked the start of the Easter holidays for the kids, and while I wasn’t off just yet (counting down to this week!), my fiancée managed to grab a couple of days to spend quality time with them—thankfully giving them a much-needed break from screens.
One of the highlights? A family day out with the in-laws to Spurn Point. We went on a mini fossil hunt (with little success) but honestly, the sunny weather and watching the kids run wild on the beach was all the treasure we needed.
💷 Weekly Food Budget Recap
Our monthly goal stays steady at £150 per week, including toiletries. So how did we fare this time?
Weekly Food Shop: £206.81
Takeaways & Treats: £44.64
Daily Cost Per Person: £7.18
Yep—we went over. Between an unplanned BBQ, a cheeky McDonald’s run, and a Friday night Chinese takeaway, we leaned into the holiday vibes more than the budget this week.
And you know what? That’s okay. It’s all about balance.
To put it in perspective, the average UK household spends around £42 per person per week on groceries. For a family of five, that’s roughly £210/week—so even with the overspend, we’re still in line with the national average, and well under when averaged out monthly.
🍽 What We Ate This Week
Keeping things easy and comforting was the name of the game:
- Monday: Bangers & Mash
- Tuesday: McDonald’s
- Wednesday: Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Thursday: Creamy Garlic Chicken
- Friday: Chinese Takeaway
- Saturday: Family BBQ
- Sunday: Jacket Potatoes with Cheese, Beans & Coleslaw (Omelette for my fiancée)
Sometimes you just need a fuss-free food week—and that’s exactly what we had.
🌸 Coming Up This April…
Here’s a sneak peek at what I’m cooking (and blogging) this month:
- 🐣 Easter Hot Cross Buns
- 🧀 Cheese Toasties for National Grilled Cheese Day
- 🌱 Seasonal Asparagus Recipes
- 🧺 Picnic Ideas for Spring Days Out
Got a recipe you’d love to see featured? Or a budget meal your family swears by? Drop it in the comments—I love trying new things, and your favourite might just be the next blog post!
Thanks for stopping by—whether you’re here for meal inspo, budgeting tips, or just a friendly read. Here’s to another week of real life, real food, and realistic budgeting!
💬 What’s your favourite budget-friendly meal? Let me know below!
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