As payday rolls in and families prepare to get that 'big shop' in, an Aldi shopper has shared her tips on how she feeds her family of four for less.
The mum has revealed that she can cut the cost of the big weekly shop down to just £30.
Birmingham Live reports that fellow Aldi shoppers said that even with the discount supermarket's low prices their weekly food budget could be well over £100.
But thrifty Sam Wheatley proved them wrong, and took to the Aldi UK Shoppers Facebook group to share her budgeting tips and explain just how it can be done.
Sam said it costs her just £30 a week to feed two adults and two children.
Revealing that her key secret is a meal plan, she sets out what she is going to cook for the week, then simply buys just what she needs.
Sam wrote: "I literally only buy what we are eating that week, no extra stuff. We don’t have crisps or snacky stuff here."
She even uploaded photos to prove her savvy spending.
Sam also emphasised the importance of batch cooking, as well as meal planning so they last longer.
Fellow shoppers couldn't believe their eyes. "How?" one asked, with another adding: "Wow, that's amazing! Can you give me some tips please?
"With the four of us, two adults and two children, it’s costing £120."
Sam replied to the fellow shopper, sharing her secret: "Meal plan my lovey, I literally only buy what we are eating that week, no extra stuff.
She wrote: "I cook from scratch except for maybe once or twice a week when it’s turkey drummers for dinner (my lazy day).
"We have roasts, bbq pork, lasagna, spag bol, chicken enchiladas, all sorts of stuff."
Shoppers said they were amazed, and Sam shared images of her meal plan and receipts, saying it cost them £100 to £120 a week.
Sam wasn't the only group member who swore by meal planning to cut down on their spending.
Trudie Baker said that she had managed to lower her weekly shop significantly, sharing her top tip.
"Meal planner!" she wrote. "We've gone from £60/£80 per week to £35/£45. It's a game changer. That's for two adults!"
