A SINGLE mother has revealed how to make a Christmas dinner with a budget of just £10.
So if your purse is feeling tighter than ever before and you’re concerned about rising costs, then fear not, you’ve come to the right place.
Posting on festive feast.
Not only did Charlene Woracker share her hack to get meat that’s super juicy, but she also acknowledged the item you need to buy now to save cash.
Alongside her short clip which has since gone viral, Charlene, who is from single mum of four.”
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Charlene beamed: “I got this massive pork loin joint for £5.87 with the More Card price.”
The air fryer.
As well as buying discounted meat, Charlene also stocks up on supermarkets slash them down to 10p.
Charlene got her potatoes from Morrisons for £1.15, which she boiled to make roast potatoes and mash, but was able to buy carrots, parsnips and Brussels Sprouts for just 10p each with her More Card, which she then cut up and seasoned.
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The savvy saver also got red cabbage for 75p and mini pigs in blankets for £2.25.
Rather than splashing the cash on goose fat, Charlene used rapeseed oil, which is a much more affordable alternative.
As well as this, instead of buying pre-made Yorkshire puddings, to pocket pennies Charlene made her own, as she continued: “Made my Yorkshire puddings to cut down the cost – ingredients cost about 40p.”
Showing off her finished meal, which looks delicious, she gushed: “Final cost is £10.70 and can easily feed a family of five and definitely more with little ones.”
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Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
Reflecting on her cheap but tasty meal, she continued: “It was absolutely delicious. Hope this helps.”
Big divide
Charlene’s mummybudgets, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 1.9 million views, 28,500 likes and 795 comments.
But social media users were left totally divided by Charlene’s Christmas dinner – while some thought it looked “banging”, others wondered why she hadn’t cooked turkey.
Where is the turkey??
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One person said: “Well done, that looks amazing.”
Another added: “Absolutely gorgeous.”
A third commented: “That looks banging.”
But at the same time, one foodie asked: “Where is the turkey??”
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Not only this, but someone else questioned: “Where is the Turkey?? Stuffing?? Sauces?? Seasoning? Pudding?? Alcohol??”
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