£50 Budget Aldi Grocery Haul JULY 2020 How I Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks &Dinners For £12.50

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Is it possible to feed your family for £12.50 each for a whole week of breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners???
After an old video was in the press for feeding your family on a budget I had a lot of comments to say this wasn't possible - I get it, food shopping is extortionate at the moment, I've struggled so much to keep our meals of the week on budget. But, it spurred me on to try and create this content again for you and to show you that feeding your family on a budget of just £12.50 per person is still possible - it just takes A LOT of meal planning and grocery prices research!
I have been able to shop for healthy, nutritious food to feed the family for £50 per week - I hope this inspires you to do the same if you're trying to live your best life on a budget!!
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@kellyhunt3958 4 года назад

Just a quick tip, you shouldn't keep open tins of food in the fridge as the tin or the iron can dissolve into your food giving it a metallic taste and even more so with acidic food like tomatoes and tinned fruit.

@minimalist_romantic 4 года назад

I use brown or green lentils & dried mushrooms instead of meat in spag bolognese- very affordable ❤️

@lisaanne2354 4 года назад

I feed my family on £200 a month but we do a 2weekly shop instead of a week. As we found it worked out better for us. But it definitely can be done, and my daughter has a milk and gluten allergy. Great video.

@amberatartimec2564 4 года назад

This is exciting!! Top tips- go food shopping as little as possible, and never when hungry or upset take cash (with a small buffer if you can), if you can, register for scan and shop and see how much you are spending before checkout Allow yourself a treat choice (even just 1 pkt of biscuits) For fresh fruit and veg get some 'stayfresh longer' bags from Lakeland or on Amazon. These absorb ethylene gas and make produce last ages. I use each bag for weeks at a time You've inspired me to meal plan better with what we've got in the freezer and cupboards. Thanks

@amyp8134 4 года назад

It’s so nice to see some budget meal plans that aren’t so meat heavy!!!

@londongirlanniecostello5743 4 года назад

Menu looks yum don’t forget to upload some pics of the finished meals , and thanks so much for really good tips

@ellemay518 4 года назад

I shop also at the local Polish/African/Caribbean shops! A lot of things are much cheaper 💕

@sarahjayne6452 4 года назад

I’d love a video showing basics for growing fruit and veg in a standard garden please! Loved this video. Really inspiring

@sharoncolwell2267 4 года назад

I love doing these challenges! It is amazing what can be achieved with a bit of planning, imagination and discipline! I am still doing my no buy year and loving the change in mindset. Well done on keeping your content exciting during these challenging times. xx

@megan3139 4 года назад

Sharon colwell I try a no buy and fail after few weeks 🙄 I blame b and m and home bargains!!

@bellaxervert163 4 года назад

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@fernandaherfinancialedit2683 4 года назад

Really enjoyed the haul! And I totally agree with you, don't park in a space other people might need! haha

@toriemmap 4 года назад

Only at the start of your video, but if you put the scrap but if your spring onion in a little water then it just keeps regrowing! One less thing to buy x

@spickandspanhomeorganising2836 4 года назад

Oh going to google this and give it a try!

@traceynewbold9149 4 года назад

Can we please have a little peep at your veg garden would love to see as I have just started growing this year .👍

@papurmedia 4 года назад

Have you tried red lentils as an alternative to veggie mince? I started doing it a while back because I could never find veggie mince in the affordable places. It obviously takes a little longer to cook (but I have a pressure cooker to speed that up!), but one one bag lasts ages and it tastes really good. Bravo for educating people on how to shop affordably. It would be great to see you do a Lidl shop and compare the quality and price! I find that I can do my shop cheaper in Lidl's.

@hollyhayden8817 3 года назад

I use tinned lentils and beans, they're already cooked so much quicker (:

@alicesjournal9061 4 года назад

So nice to see a video of an intelligent mother who knows how to shop savvy and seems like a great Mum. Very inspiring watch. Your children seem so happy. We do the Aldi shop and spend ridiculous amounts, and it's only me, my partner and our son who is almost 16 months so this was helpful. Will like and subscribe as the Internet is full of such stupid people but I really resonated with this. ♥

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

@lifeofaimee6259 4 года назад

Fab video...I started to reuse the end of the spring onions & little gem lettuce to regrow them (cut slice off thinly the end of the stalk), put them both in water and change it gently until you see them sprout....within a week you can repot. I also use oat milk instead of coconut milk and still so creamy.

@JINNYJANNY 4 года назад

Well done 👍 You're a woman after my own heart x brilliant to find you & look forward to looking at your past posts x

@rebeccawood9512 4 года назад

Wow, you put so much work into your meal plan, it’s impressive!

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

I wanted to show for the purpose of the video that it can be done. We usually know the prices of things so can judge it before we go. Obviously not everyone has this much time to do it this way but I wanted to give an example of how to do your food shop on a budget even during lockdown prices!! Hope it helped x

@rebeccawood9512 4 года назад

You did an excellent job!

@catherinesawdon2935 4 года назад

Loved this video! Super helpful. I’m going to try to plan my spending like this before I head out . I totally agree about patent and child spaces. But two of my closest friends are both disabled, one with MS (32 years old) one with fibromyalgia (29 years old). You could walk past them and think not a thing was wrong with them, they’re young, beautiful girls. Amber will often hop around with a smile on her face, life and soul of a party. But some days it’s just painful for her to put a bra on and she needs a cane to walk. We often park with their badges in the disabled spaces as it’s easier on them both just to not have to walk as far. Some days they would 100% need it say If they had to use a walker or wheelchair where their disability would be obvious. But other days it just just about making their life that tad bit easier and could save them some pain. But again, put us in a line up, you’d never guess the sick ones. It totally made me rethink disabled spots. I’ll never judge anyone pulling into them because you simply don’t know. Big shout out respect to the hidden disability warriors out there 🙌❤️✨

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

I wholeheartedly agree! This is more regarding the young couple without a child in the car taking the last parent space when there were loads of free spaces available and lots of other times I see things like this happening. I agree it's very difficult for those without a visible disability but I'm glad those with non visible disabilities are able to apply for a blue badge as it must have been frustrating before they introduced that to not be able to show that they have a limiting condition. I'm also so sorry for your lovely friends, I hope they are ok and can manage their pain for the most part 😔 thanks for your comment! Xx

@lolamaven3971 3 года назад

We love a good Aldi haul! xo

@nevedebenham9240 4 года назад

Just wanted to have a little moan about the comment made about people ‘clearly not being disabled.’ My dad is partially sighted and registered as legally blind. He doesn’t use a stick but wears sunglasses and a hat. He isn’t ‘obviously’ disabled but has a blue badge. Same as my brother! Not all disabilities are visible. Please don’t judge people who use disabled spots.

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment. If he has a blue badge this is definitely not the people I am referring to - even hidden disabilities are now entitled to a badge which is a great move because I know it is awful when people who don't "look disabled" are judged. More to those who hop skip and jump into the gym after parking in a nearer disabled spot and taking it away from someone who needs it. :)

@nevedebenham9240 4 года назад

Lara Joanna Jarvis Ah okay I understand you! I didn’t know if that’s what you meant in the video as this was my first time on your channel, and I find reading people hard at first! Thanks for not taking my comment rudely, as I didn’t mean it to come across as rude as it did :( It infuriates me also when people take spaces when they aren’t entitled to them. I’m subscribed to you now also ☺️

@stevenbrown6371 4 года назад

Food in the UK is surprisingly quite cheap depending on what you buy. Frozen veg, lentils, sardines, pasta, rice, organ meats, oats, bag potatoes , eggs are all just "basic" food but it goes along way and does so many different recipes. Even chicken thighs are cheaper than breast if want mean

@redefinedcoaching 4 года назад

I don’t understand how anyone spends more than £60 in Aldi. It’s amazing!

@donnam4492 4 года назад

Totally agree about the child parking spaces! Please be aware that people may be entitled to a disabled space even if they do not look disabled. I have heard lots of stories of people being confronted, including a friend who is visually impaired and her partner was the driver. 💓

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Of course - definitely not the people I am referring to - even hidden disabilities are now entitled to a badge which is a great move because I know it is awful when people who don't "look disabled" are judged. It is more to those who hop skip and jump into the gym after parking in a nearer disabled spot and taking it away from someone who needs it, or those without any children in the car who take the parent spaces from those who need it xx

@donnam4492 4 года назад

@@LaraJoannaJarvis thank you for replying! 😊 Its not something I have always realised myself. Great video, thank you! 😊💕xx

@karenbransome6978 4 года назад

I hate car parks at the best of times and agree with your rant. I got tooted the other week for allowing someone to reverse out of the parking bay. Seems like being courteous is rude and wrong for some people 😳. Back to your food shop. Meal planning makes things so much easier especially during these crazy times. I hate how the prices have hiked up during this pandemic as it makes budgeting difficult at times. Stay safe and well 🤗🌻

@keeleypugh5640 4 года назад

Totally agree about the child spaces. I wouldn’t care if it was the furthest away from the shop it’s how big the spaces are. Good shop for the money I defo need to plan food shops more x

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Definitely! Thank you xx

@wernesgruder1 3 года назад

Very good. Without doubt the majority of people in the UK either eat too much or buy too much and throw it away. There is nothing wrong with having beans on toast as a meal twice a week. Follow it with a chopped banana and ice cream or yoghurt. Like most things you have to put the effort in to get the best results. Aldi and Lidl are excellent shops a long as you aren’t fussy on brands. Lidl digestive biscuits are better than McVities and are cheaper.

@wilderwegrow 4 года назад

Uhhh hate it when people with no kids use the kids space.. i complained to Tesco about it once as it was getting ridiculous. I don’t like to be a complainer but if all us parents speak up then hopefully they will do something about it!! Great video also! I love how you meal plan, using different sources.

@rowannedyson2920 4 года назад

Please can you do a ‘how I do a veg garden’ or something like that? I want to start mine but have no idea where to start, what to plant or when! This video was great and I’m off to Aldi with my list now x

@victoriacollins6928 4 года назад

Totally agree I have twins and it’s a nightmare parking!

@helenmcgarvey979 4 года назад

You did well for everything you got the menu looks good 🙂

@tessd8815 4 года назад

Could you do a beginners guide to starting growing your own fruit and vegetables please 😀

@kcdrapes 4 года назад

I have a 9month old who I have to get out in a car seat and this really enraged me about the baby parking with lazy people ! 🤬 great video by the way ❤️

@karolinalul5020 3 года назад

Stomach wouldn't hurt u after stopping meat. I think the less u eat is a better for u. Lovely video keep them coming z

@LaraJoannaJarvis 3 года назад

No, sadly I think it's more the lentils, pulses, Quorn etc that did it. Thanks so much, will do xx

@bexiharvi928 4 года назад

Love videos like this! I agree- we always clean up after our dog and we never park in places we shouldn't- if us childfree can stick to that and parents can stick to not bringing kids to nice eating establishments I think the world would be a happier place 🤣

@BradleyOverton 2 года назад

totally inspiring. Thank you.

@lynnlaw7770 4 года назад

Excellent haul. I like to be really organized and meal plan too. It's interesting you mentioned having stomach issues after going completely plant based for a while. I've been vegetarian for a couple of years and decided to go plant based. I very quickly had stomach issues (severe cramps, bloating to the point of looking pregnant, and having to literally run to the loo). It was extremely unpleasant. I went back to my vegetarian diet and symptoms cleared immediately. X

@rebeccarendle3706 3 года назад

You could make biscuits and cakes for treats and desert. It's cheaper and healthier. I make pumpkin and spice cake, carrot and nut cake, banana loaf.. So extra fruit and veggies for the kids. Oats are high in iron.. I make flapjacks and more often fridge chocolate and nut oatmeal cakes ...quick, easy, filling, cheap and better for you :) Also buy plain yogurt in big pots because it is cheaper and more health.. Then put in bowl and add fresh or frozen fruit... Then I add some honey for the kids they need it.. But my kids have got used to non sweetened over the years.. Sometimes I add dark chocolate drops or mini meringue as a treat. your custard, rice pudding etc.. You can buy the rice, UHT Single cream and you have milk (any type) .. And make it yourself... Cheaper and way healthier..because not full of sugar . Just some alternative ideas I do which would reduce your cost more.

@LaraJoannaJarvis 3 года назад

These are some great ideas, they taste delicious. Thanks so much for sharing x

@Dee-iw6up 3 года назад

Am definitely going to try meal planning. Thanks Lara.😊💐🐨

@georginakenna2428 4 года назад

If you take the fruit and veg out of the plastic they can breath better and don't go bad as fast.

@jodiemessham2210 4 года назад

Thanks - this is really helpful - thank you for taking the time to do this xx

@sarahsealey4332 4 года назад

Would love to know where you get your raspberry plant from. I’ve always wanted one and find them quite hard to get hold of x

@lindseybellamy6374 4 года назад

Yes the parent spaces enrage me we have a 3 door and 2 children in carseats and normal spaces are a nightmare. Especially since the seat on my husbands side is broke so you have to get both kids out from the passanger side I was assuming lara meant people who park in disabled spots who don't have a disabled badge and isn't judging people based on how they look as lara doesn't appear to be that type of person 🤷‍♀️

@chloemcgregor1911 4 года назад

I had no idea that Aldi had their food prices online! So helpful and I'm going to have to make fish tacos next week because they look so yum x

@loraineforrest2691 4 года назад

Inspiring video! Love Aldi 😊

@rosiebentley4940 4 года назад

Brilliant video, love Aldi although I can never get my weekly shop lower than £70 for family of 4 as my 13 year old son is having a massive growth spurt and eats enough for 2 😆

@janedoe950 4 года назад

When you first start switching to plant based diet you need more good carbs and less fruit, salad and veg or you end up in the toilet all day if you get what I mean and windy too . And your stomachs gets used to the change after about three months Hope you try again . Good video down to earth spending is what we need

@janedoe950 4 года назад

Vegan 4 years in August

@lindacannon8342 4 года назад

Wish we had Aldi in NZ, everything is so expensive here.

@Pandorash8 4 года назад

Here in Australia we have Aldi in some places, which is awesome. But our groceries are still very expensive compared to most countries. Which is crazy because we produce most of our own food and our farmers aren’t well paid...

@zachstoys4002 4 года назад

People park in them to avoid getting their cars bumped as people just aren’t careful :( need to get mine sprayed as someone scratched it in a car park

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

So sorry to hear that! X

@carolynramos7224 4 года назад

Great video, thank you. Can you do a video including toiletries and cleaning products. I find this really bumps up my shopping bill.

@jager896 Год назад

Only use vinegar so cheap cleans most things and washing does not need what they recommend they want you to buy more

@kirank880 4 года назад

Such a great idea will be giving it a go.👍 can you show us your veggies in the garden and how and when you grew them 😊

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Absolutely!!

@1976nf 4 года назад

Hi Lara, Could you do a video of the cooked meals please? Xx

@samiajones8705 3 года назад

Never been to ALDI. I want to go now

@zenabraithwaite1934 4 года назад

Well done. I dont do a meal plan because my partner is a "flibberty gib" and fancies what he fancies on the day. I have a vague meal plan in my head when i shop. Its ages since ive done Aldi and Lidl as they are further away, also we prefer mostly organic food which is expensive :(

@asmrviolet1110 4 года назад

Lara don’t forget some disabilities are hidden, my son falls into that category. how are you judging who should or shouldn’t use the disabled bay? I agree about the family spaces however.

@catherineross1130 4 года назад

Whilst I agree with this comment. The huge BMWs and Range Rovers i constantly see parked in these spaces just make it blatantly obvious that they're only parking there so their precious cars don't get scratched 🙄

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Oh yes, absolutely! I do believe those with invisible disabilities have been able to apply for a blue badge since last summer so hopefully this counteracts any issues that would cause those with invisible disabilities. This was more about those who park in parent spaces when they don't even have a child in the car which is frustrating for those who do actually need the extra space. Particularly when there are a number of available spaces they could use x

@casbabe63 4 года назад

It’s so annoying & unfair, my hubby has a disabled badge & at Christmas this women drove straight into the disabled bay & went into the Range, I was so annoyed I wrote a note to put on her windscreen but as I was about to I noticed a man sat in the car, I opened the door & gave him what for, they obviously didn’t have a badge.

@HayleSantella 4 года назад

My first thought was that maybe they've just fallen pregnant and they were excited to use an 'expecting mother' spot for the first time.

@vicwes6127 4 года назад

And those with hidden disabilities will have blue badges so it won’t be N issue?

@jessicatesar Год назад

How is all of that $50?? Literally that would be $150 here in Canada. I guess that is about 50 pounds.Aysen things are priced less over there?

@LindseyDawnArt 4 года назад

Icant believe you got all that for 50 quid. It costs me double that in tesco or asda

@lelajogja 3 года назад

I always go to asda and for years I mostly I buy asda smart price. The price is cheap.

@annmariesnyder5267 4 года назад

Where do you live? The food must be so cheap- it' a lot of food! The Vgan food alone would be at least 1/4 of that! Notto mention all the bread and packaged food. Well done!!

@racheldehaan2760 4 года назад

We meal the same meals every two weeks we just choose what we want

@dawn9709 4 года назад

Experienced problems with parent parking with my first 3 babies. My 4th and final baby is 6mths... I brought a used Ford C-Max grand.... the reason I got it? ....it’s got sliding rear doors!!! 👍🏻 finally got the hang of parenting 4th time round! 🥰

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Haha, that made me laugh, 4th time round 😂🙊 sounds like a good choice hun! xx

@jennydawson1281 4 года назад

Going to.brave aldi this week ! Shopping has got so expensive all.My children seem to do is eat !

@kirstyrichardson9815 4 года назад

Love this I find it so therapeutic subscribes

@juliethorpe985 4 года назад

Please can we see you veg Garden in next video. So I can do one next year x

@ilovemyservicedog8862 3 года назад

Is there a British thing to put beans inside of a potato and beans on toast those things to me just do not mix I’ve never heard of doing that

@zlatar2120 2 года назад

What’s the book you are using for basa + courgette recipe?

@makingmagicmemories6120 4 года назад

How are the fresh fruit and veg in aldi? Had a bad expirence before but want to try again if recommended

@islaolivia 4 года назад

Please be mindful that not all disabled people have a visible disability so do not judge someone who may look able bodied, for parking in a disabled space. I know your point was more aimed at people parking when they don't have children with them but you did mention disabled parking too.

@jessicatesar Год назад

Where do shop? 1.89 for 4 fillets? Omg. Here it’s like 10.

@rach2135 4 года назад

Some great tips and meal ideas. Would be interested to see what the cost would have been if ŷou were buying everything from scratch.

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

What kind of things do you mean lovely? I'll give it a go x

@cherieroatz4233 4 года назад

Do you know that you can put spring onions in glass with water and it will propagate? Great way tisane $$$

@racheldehaan2760 4 года назад

Love ur channel

@abigailcross624 4 года назад

Just food you and I'm liking what I see. How much is the oat milk? I tried looking on the website but just can't find it x

@racheldehaan2760 4 года назад

I spend £100 for two weeks for me any my son and a cat

@heathercartwright7677 4 года назад

It would be amazing if you did a printable of this list and menu x

@juliageikie2272 4 года назад

Thankyou for sharing this x

@ilovemyservicedog8862 3 года назад

All the stuff in the garden if you would’ve bought it it probably would’ve raised us another $40 if I had to guess

@ilovemyservicedog8862 3 года назад

What is Custard creams are the cookies

@nikkibell4121 4 года назад

People using allotted spaces drives me nuts - I approached a man about it one day and he hurled abuse at me and said in the normal parking bay he got his ‘boyed up’ car scratched, so he parks in the mother an child parking an went on to tell me his mother way fine getting a child in and out of the car in a parking place in the 70’s when they didn’t have parent an child parking ! 🤬😡🤭

@ZumieZumes 4 года назад

Please do the Sweet Potato Curry Recipe. I am American and have not cooked a curry before.

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Ooh there's some sweet potato stuff here and a curry! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-77RmuT8sErU.html

@ruthwilson6524 4 года назад

Hi do you exclude cleaning products, toiletries and alcohol in your food budget? Just working out how my grocery spend (inc alcohol and cleaning stuff and toiletries) compares. Thanks

@sarahmc8309 3 года назад

I bulk buy cleaning stuff - way cheaper than stores . Cost me €2 a week for eco floor cleaner , one eco egg is 210 washes a year, one large bottle of washing liquid that I refill into my bottles by the sink . I got a moon cup many years ago so never need buy sanitary products . I use bleach for toilets and sick messes , disinfectant for toothbrushes and my moon cup . I only buy toilet rolls /bleach in my food shop keep costs down . Works so much better when bulk buy 5/10 litres instead to refill yourself. I’m a single parent so I do like to budget and quality matters to me.

@mariannemaserati5871 4 года назад

Where duo you get recipe cards from please

@thabisodube 3 года назад

Lara didn't you say this 12.50 per week

@lifeunderbudget 4 года назад

Anybody else finds these challenges (super low food budget) fun? Or am I crazy? 😜 we’re a family of 4 too, I do a monthly shop (well, 4 weekly) as I prefer to buy in bulk. £140 all in. It used to be lower but I guess it’s not too bad anyways 🙂 have a lovely day!

@kat_ie_9984 2 года назад

My weekly shop is £40 in tesco so would spend less if I could be bothered to go aldi

@lisaj7011 4 года назад

Couldn't see Monday and Friday on the meal plan because the ads for other videos came up over the top of the meal plan

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Oh sorry! What's your Instagram, I'll send you a pic if you like x

@ilovemyservicedog8862 3 года назад

It’s so funny how everything says British food British eggs British milk British like where do people think it’s coming from

@juliethorpe985 4 года назад

Where did you get your raspberry plant from.please x

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Oooh, it's many years old I'm afraid - they do them in Morrisons?

@havana2banana 4 года назад

It's been really hard to get plants and even seeds this year. I got some from Thompson and Morgan last year. I got three different varieties to extend the season. If you have enough space you get more plants as shoots come up beside the plants.

@sarahoatley7289 4 года назад

Great video would love your connect 😊

@jeannestott1456 4 года назад

I agree wholeheartedly about parking spaces ! I once saw a young man park in the last mother and child spot jump out and go into the gym .I found a spot and saw a young mum struggling with twins in car seats . Made my blood boil I hadn't been able to catch up with the able bodied gym addict obviously too far for him to walk 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

@MattTiyana 4 года назад

Thats alot of balls *bad dum tss*

@tallulahboo9924 4 года назад

I spend at least £150 a week on food for three of us

@kevincross6119 4 года назад

Yeah rite, lol

@Luminara1981 4 года назад

It's ironic, £50 a week on food and she spent 3X on her colour job..... Really? And platinum rings to boot.

@LaraJoannaJarvis 4 года назад

Save on the little things to make the big things happen is my motto....like wedding bands that last a lifetime?? And I hadn't had my hair done for 18 months and it doesn't cost that much anyway so please feel free to educate yourself before commenting so passive aggressively.