Did you catch last week's post about what a realistic food budget looks like in 2026? If not, I recommend going and having a quick look before reading this one? I shared some information about what 'average' families spend in the UK in 2026 and it might really help you to understand where your own food shopping budget fits with that. What I wanted to talk about today is how you can reduce your spend, or at least share what's worked for me.After figuring out our own realistic food budget, the biggest thing that helped me to then bring it down to a level that feels … [Read more...]
Small Win: Check Cashback Apps Before You Shop….
One of the things I love about this Small Wins series is how quick and doable each little action is. These aren’t big changes or complicated money-saving tricks — they’re small habits that quietly save you money without making life feel harder. And if you already do this week’s small win, then you get extra brownie points and can skip ahead feeling smug. 😀This week’s small win is something I do all the time and probably mention it at least once a month on here as it’s made such a difference to me over the years... Before you buy anything online, take a couple of seconds to check … [Read more...]
Small Win: Plan tomorrow’s lunch today….
I’m really enjoying putting this Small Wins series together because it’s all about those tiny habits that make life feel easier without adding anything overwhelming to your week. These first few months of the year can feel long and a bit draining, so gentle, realistic wins feel like exactly what we all need right now. 😀 And if you’re already doing this week’s small win anyway, then you get extra brownie points and can absolutely feel free to skip this one and move on. Sometimes it’s nice to realise you’re already ahead!This week’s small win is one of the simplest of the whole … [Read more...]
What’s a Realistic Food Budget in 2026?
It’s around this time of year when lots of us start thinking about our food budgets again.I'd much rather review our food spending in February because just getting through to Payday in January is an achievement in itself for us with the combination of an early December pay and the inevitable overspend of Christmas. So for me, February is that lovely reset month where everything settles back into a routine which makes it the perfect time to get a clear picture of what we’re actually spending on food because it’s so easy for the weekly shop to creep up without us even … [Read more...]
Small Win: Turn Your Heating Down by One Degree….
One of the reasons I love this Small Wins series is because every week’s task is so gentle. Nothing overwhelming, nothing drastic — just tiny little habits that take minutes but can make a real difference over time. January and February can feel like long months, so simple, realistic wins are the way forward if you ask me. 😀This week’s small win is one of the quickest of them all. If you haven’t already tried it, turn your thermostat down by just one degree. Just one. Most people don’t feel the difference, especially if you’re already cosy enough with blankets, socks and … [Read more...]
Small Win: Swap One Branded Item This Week….
I’m really enjoying this Small Wins series because it’s all about the tiny little habits that make life feel a bit easier without adding anything overwhelming to your week. Each small win only takes a few minutes but can save money, reduce waste or help things run more smoothly — which is exactly what most of us need at this time of year. 😀This week’s small win is really simple. Next time you do your food shop, swap just one branded item for something cheaper. Most supermarkets now have three levels of the same product: the well-known branded version the … [Read more...]
