Thrifty mum-of-two became a millionaire by keeping her grocery bill down to £25 a week – here’s how she did it
KEEPING a close eye on household bills can go a long way, as one thrifty mum-of-two has found.
The woman, called Serina Bird, has revealed how she became a millionaire by keeping her grocery spending down to £25 a week - and has shared her exact tips so you can do the same.
Writing for , the Australian writer - who runs the blog - explained that she has successfully stuck to the low budget for feeding her family-of-four since September 2016.
The frugal mum stated that her most important piece of advice was to arrive at the supermarket with a list and a plan.
"We keep a shopping list in a drawer in our kitchen and we add to it whenever we run out of something," she said.
This will stop you being tempted by lots of extra items, when all you originally intended to pick up was bread, eggs and milk.
Serina also insisted that nothing should be leftover in your cupboards, and you should always think about how you'll use up everything that week coming.
"For example, a roast making its reappearance in croquettes or Asian style noodle soups,' she wrote.
The mum - who is a former diplomat - also recommended cutting down on pricey meat where possible.
She suggested "bulking out" dishes with eggs, vegetables, lentils, beans and rice.
In spaghetti bolognese, for instance, Serina uses red lentils, carrots and courgette as "hidden secret ingredients".
Opting for cheaper cuts like minced meat and chicken drumsticks or wings, as well has having two meat-free days a week, can likewise save the pennies.
Her final tips are to cook from scratch as much as possible, and to eat fruit and vegetables in season - or, even better, grow produce at home.
The mum currently has strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage sprouting in her garden, and instead of buying convenient grated cheese, she'll prep it herself.
In a previous interview with , she explained how she also saved money by switching coffee for tea, re-uses cling film and sets herself a clothing budget.
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