NHS Mum's 4-Step Food Budget Plan Goes Viral

Millions of families worldwide struggle with food budgeting. A recent TikTok video by Mercedes, a working mum from the UK, offers practical solutions. Mercedes, who works full-time for the NHS, shared her four-step system: 1. Check your fridge, freezer, and cupboards before creating a meal plan. 2. Plan meals around existing ingredients and family preferences. 3. Write a comprehensive shopping list including lunch items and toiletries to avoid mid-week top-up trips. 4. Be flexible with special offers but stick to a single weekly shop. "It sounds simple," Mercedes says, "but it's changed everything." Her weekly food shop planner is available via her bio. Mercedes's video resonates with the challenges faced by many families, offering a realistic and achievable approach to managing household finances.