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Rising Cost

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Hannah1011 · 11/08/2022 11:45

Having a teenager is hard and expensive as I'm sure all moms know. But I'm struggling with the rising in cost, is there any chance anyone has any tips on saving money?

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fastandthecurious1 · 11/08/2022 16:03

I wish I did! My teens go through a block of cheese in 3 days and cereal boxes every 2 days 🙈🙈 don't even get me started on milk........

PesterPower1 · 11/08/2022 18:10

Sadly I don't. This summer holidays alone I've spent £70 on a football shirt, £70 on an Xbox pre order game and god knows how much on food

We don't have the expensive days out these days so it sort of balances out but it's still pricey

Regarding food - the Co Op do a good value £5 deal which changes regularly and that's good for feeding teens

Lavendersummer · 11/08/2022 18:12

They get a job? Then they pay for certain items and you for others

Notgoingbacktofuture · 26/08/2022 22:17

When I was chatting with a bloke lately, he proudly told me he pretty much raised his 3 with eggs... Wholesome food. I remember when I was little...

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