WHETHER it’s saving coupons or yellow-sticker deals, many eagle-eyed shoppers are often on the lookout for clever ways to cut back on costs.
And if you’re one of them, you may just want to listen up! That’s because one savvy mum-of-four named Charlene Woracker has been flooded with praise after sharing the clever ways she saves hundreds of pounds each month.
Charlene Woracker is a mum-of-four on a budget[/caption]
The savvy woman reveals she only eats out in Ikea[/caption]
Taking to TikTok (@@mummybudgets), the frugal mum on a budget begins by explaining how she stockpiles on food and household products.
“It makes weekly meal planning so much easier, and I buy in bulk when there’s an offer which shes me in the long run,” she explains.
“It’s also super convenient – it’s like having a mini shop in your house.”
Next up, the money-saving mum explains how she meal preps all of the family’s snacks and makes everything from scratch.
“It’s saved me a fortune,” she admits.
“It’s so quick and easy to make your own snacks and it’s also healthier for the kids.”
And while many of us don’t think twice about spending a small fortune at the hairdressers, Charlene has other ideas.
Instead, she’s turned to YouTube to teach herself how to cut and style her own hair.
“I cut colour and install my hair extensions myself,” she says.
“I also do my own acrylics. Most of this stuff is easy enough to learn from YouTube videos.”
Rather than breaking the bank on pricey days out, Charlene goes on to explain how when her kids are bored, she takes them to parks and does outdoor activities.
“I never eat out,” she continues. “The only place that I make the exception for is Ikea.”
As for slashing prices on her food bill, Charlene explains: “I started doing fresh Mondays with Uber eats every week which saves me 50% on fresh food, making it easy to budget £40 for my weekly shop.”
Other clever money-saving tips Charlene swears by includes never having a takeaway and always cooking at home, and never purchasing a takeaway coffee.
“I bought a Tassimo machine and its saved me so much money,” she explains. “The Costa pods are amazing,.”
She adds: “This lifestyle might not be for everyone but I prioritise holidays experiences, school trips abroad, and supporting activities my kids want to do more than materialist things.”
Money-Saving Tips from Gemma Bird: Save £2k Before Christmas
IF youre’ looking to save cash, you’ve come to the right place, as here, Gemma Bird has shared her top tips that’ll save you £2k before Christmas.
- Set a budget: Track your spending and create a realistic budget.
- Cut unnecessary costs: Cancel unused subscriptions and avoid impulse buys.
- Meal planning: Plan meals to reduce grocery bills and avoid takeaways.
- Sell unwanted items: Declutter and sell items online for extra cash.
- Cashback and discounts: Use cashback sites and hunt for discount codes.
- DIY gifts: Make personalised gifts to save money and add a personal touch.
- Pick up a seasonal shift: A really easy way to pick up a bit of extra cash in the winter is to find yourself some seasonal work.
Follow these practical tips from Gemma Bird to boost your savings before the festive season!
It wasn’t long before the post went viral, racking up a whopping 128k views and several comments from social media users up and down the country, with many praising Charlene’s money-saving tips.
“You’re doing a brilliant job. You should be very proud of yourself,” one person congratulated.
A second commented: “Absolutely fantastic..wish more young parents thought like you.”
A third wrote: “Some amazing tips here! Thanks for sharing. Wish I could stop myself buying coffees out!!”
Meanwhile, a fourth noted: “This is the best, thanks for sharing. what great ideas.”
And a further added: “Great tips! Take out coffee is my biggest issue!”
Charlene says she’s also taught herself to cut her own hair[/caption]
The money-saving mum also stockpiles on food and household products[/caption]
Charlene also meal preps all the family’s snacks and makes everything from scratch[/caption]
