Tips on how to spend just R1,000 a week on groceries for a family of four
The cost of living has become more and more expensive. With the inflation rates increasing but not our salaries, how is it even possible to feed your family, pay your bills, and still have money left over?
A financial influencer on Instagram, 'Savvy Spending with Kate', has shared an insightful post on a community page where she explained how she manages to spend just R1,000 per week on food and toiletries for her family of four.
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Her advice caused quite a stir and left people with many questions.
According to Kate, the secret is that "you have to ask yourself what are the things you want and what you need. Focus on getting the essentials first and don't get all the wants. Split your wants over the weeks within the month so you don't waste your money".
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She also adds that spending less on meat-based items helps with the saving exercise. For a snack for her kids, she prefers fruit.
It is not easy, but as a stay-at-home mom of two kids, she has to make it work.
You can see more of Kate's tips on her blog here: https://savvyspendingwithkate.com/