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[@MadeleineOlivia]

WATCH PART TWO: bit.ly/2F8p1Vt The shopping list is listed in the description for everybody! Hope this helps those of you guys who are vegan and on a budget!

[@grahamhardyvanlife5704]

Yes do it at Sainsburys.

[@Maria-fr6tb]

Aldi's please!

[@SoXo_]

You should try this at asda. They have cheaper stuff in larger quantities.

[@me-ig3xi]

can you stop with that shitty intro noisy as fuck

[@jessy__]

A good way to look at zero waste, it's not about a handful of people doing it perfectly, it's about millions of people doing it imperfectly :)

[@GenevieveHaworth]

a great @zerowastechef quote!

[@cabritje]

I love this!

[@hallwnby]

The same w veganism tbh

[@MemineandOurs]

Totally agree!

[@discopumps]

Jessy Brown yessss wow

[@milkteamachine]

"We *have* to have biscuits" That's the kind of energy I'm here for.

[@ihaveabbc536]

milkamilla You’re defo British 🤣😂

[@carinacrowe4591]

I actually went vegetarian because I couldn't afford to buy meat anymore. It's been so long, that now that I can afford it, it disgusts me. I'm on my way to veganism, but I've learned from experience that I shouldn't rush it.

[@iamtoday874]

Same boat for me as well. When the US government partially shut down earlier this year it was either switch to healthy, whole, plant-based foods our starve. Meat is really, really expensive. Plus, after doing a whole30 in January, meat started tasting horribly disgusting. Accompanied with the research I've done regarding the health benefits, environmental impact and ethical views, I think I've made the right choice.

[@lleemcdermitt1892]

Make sure u take b-12 if not eating meat 😊

[@eloiseg8395]

Same for me! Although meat is pricy, I did realize that making meals without it is tricky, considering that meals with meat usually surrounds the meat we chosoe (the sides)... still figuring that out!

[@michaelmiller6013]

Work on the weekend

[@londoncalling7895]

There is a real lack of protein here. Up the beans lentils and try quarn. I think marmite has B12 .

[@0520ayami]

Even I don't live in UK I found this video super useful. I love you are very "realistic vegan" not organic organic organic, exercise exercise exercise. Lol love you!

[@welcomeback2mychannel]

I’ve got two words for you kids: Asian grocers. VERY cheap rice, grains, chickpeas, soy products, spices and sauces. My local in inner Melb is AU$0.20/kg for rice. Does come in 12kg bags though!

[@imissyourgingerhair]

Where do you go Kate? I’m a Melbourne girl too do always looking for suggestions.

[@pinksootydog]

Please do Aldi, as that store is in a lot of different countries.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yes I think I’ll do Aldi next!!

[@laurashep5340]

UK Aldi is incredible

[@DanaHeywood]

Yes!!

[@francescagiudici1833]

Please do Morrison's too, they have "wonky" vegetables! :-)

[@hjordis669]

Aldi UK and Aldi BE (Belgium) is completely different.

[@roselinenicholls3129]

Zero waste tip I learnt from my waste management module at uni is to buy the single bananas rather than a connected bunch because they always get left behind & wasted :) I always do it now x

[@juless.9544]

I also get the dark ones, they taste better anyway :)

[@ifelsefeels]

Great tip! I do that whenever i can, and also get the dark ones, unless they feel extremely mushy .

[@diamondsofsix]

True this. I work in a store and see plenty of people rip two bananas of a bunch rather than pick two singles. The singles almost always get thrown out. I sometimes put them in a bag together and reduce the price so that people will buy them, but then plastic inevitably gets involved you know.

[@shabanaazeez4583]

One thing I do with overripe/mushy bananas is freeze them! If you're ever baking with bananas, defrosting frozen ones is the way to go. For some reason the resulting cake/cookies/bread are always so much more moist/fluffy. You can also just make banana ice cream!

[@genericyoutubehandle.]

They have free fruit at most of the supermarkets near me - like tesco and morrisons

[@DanaHeywood]

“Everyone has a chilli sauce in their fridge that’s been there for years” lol too accurate 😂

[@jeffhayward8221]

I don't. I don't even know what chili sauce is

[@SunflowerVegan]

Chili sauce wouldn't last more than a week in our house when I was a kid. My grandma would make us each a little mason jar and my dad would end up finishing everyone's portion 😂😂

[@melody_BP]

It’s one of the biggest budget strains in my household, we run out every week... probably gonna start making my own to be cheaper lol

[@jessicathompson236]

Dana Heywood, Not for us. It's gone in less than a week.

[@danitaylor6844]

jeff hayward like hot sauce

[@whoisappie]

I love how Alex is just your walking calculator haha

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Always 😂😂 I used to be good at maths and my reliance on his better maths has deleted all abilities I used to have with numbers haha

[@jessicawatson7360]

I’d love one lol, hav always been shit at maths.

[@Al-kb2xl]

He's condescending

[@legaldeer4292]

@@Al-kb2xl no he's not, he's encouraging her to think, good quality to have in a partner

[@Melissa.Garrett]

I have to add up on my phone as I go, lol. But I’m discalculaic, so I have a good excuse. 🤣

[@xenar6271]

I’m a vegan student and i get my shop from Tesco for £10 or under every week. It surprised me how cheap buying vegan is, and how little waste i produce from planning my meals and cooking in bulk.

[@angelfoodcake1979]

What type of things do you eat?

[@xenar6271]

Everything! Curries, pasta dishes, burrito bowl type things, stir fry, chillie etc. I just add lots of veggies to give the meal extra protein and all that good stuff. If I’m lazy I’ll have frozen potato waffles or Linda McCartney vegan sausages. Or Tesco’s vegan vegetable burgers.

[@genericyoutubehandle.]

DROP YOUR SHOPPING LIST N RECIPES SIS

[@tessasparrow5881]

@@xenar6271 I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I just discovered the LMcC snags have palm oil in them. An ethical lifestyle is so, so difficult.

[@xenar6271]

Tessa Sparrow thank you for telling me this, its such a shame :( i dont buy them often, but because of where i am situated and with being a broke student, Linda’s are the only vegan sausages stocked in my Tesco, and they’re the cheapest option since they’re usually on offer. But ill definitely be buying less of them knowing this.

[@sia3415]

FINALLY A BRITISH VEGAN VLOGGER! Im so over all these americans buying their bulk stores 😭 i wanna go vegan/vegetarian and ive been looking around for tips from brits ! Thank god x

[@EmilyRolloRocks]

Also check out Rae Likes Fruit! I love these two x

[@corrieeastendersrivercitye5421]

Family fizz are vegan

[@welcomeback2mychannel]

Sustainably Vegan also exists

[@laurenbennett7674]

You guys don’t have bulk stores??

[@tabitaiordache2036]

same feeling 🤦‍♀️

[@annaciummo3911]

THIS is the vegan content I signed up for. No FullyRawKristina Raw on $20 a day video lol. Thanks Madeline :D

[@lisa-sz8jj]

20 a day?! Wow lol

[@sarahceekay33]

lmaooo so true!!!!

[@OneUrbanPrincess]

Stop and Smell the Books 20 for just one recipe sometimes 😣

[@LibbyRoseEmbroidery]

I know what you mean. I would have to triple our food budget to follow the 'raw in college' 'what I ate today'. And so much packaging too! So glad we have Aldi close by and access to a big garden for growing our own organic/veganic fruit and veg. ♡

[@pollypumpkinspice412]

Sameeee

[@bethanyfalco2220]

Absolutely love your attitude towards plastic consumption within commercial environments versus a budget. I always get frustrated with myself that I’m not doing enough but this video really reiterates that sometimes it’s just not economically possible; and that is 100% okay! Tiny changes amount to a bigger change and just by growing your mind set and widening your perspective is better than being ignorant to the problem. Brilliant video!

[@athenaco2378]

What i find the most expensive in a vegan diet are nuts (almonds are so expensive). Also almond milk or any other plant based milk is so expensive in France (around 5 euros i’d say). But what you spend more in a vegan diet is what you stopped spending in meat or fish which are really expensive as well. I don’t find being vegan really more expensive, what is incredibly expensive is organic food !!

[@edenbash1258]

Coucou! Pour les fruits à coques chez Lidl ils sont vraiment pas chères et de bonnes qualités! Et au Mark&Spencer les laits végétaux sont à 1€99, je ne sais pas si tu habites à Paris et si tu as des mark&spencer food autour de toi ;)

[@kathyd3127]

Une autre solution pour les laits végétaux, ce sont les magasins de déstockage type Noz :)

[@josephinewinter]

you can make oat milk at home, no idea if the results are worth it because i don't own a blender, but there are lots of videos. Nuts, i agree

[@AuthenticInFashion]

If you’re close to the German border just hop over. You can get the stuff for 2,50€ here. May I recommend Oatly.

[@eilidhmcsherry9462]

Aussi chez Auchan ils ont un grand selection des laits végétaux autour 2€ chacun

[@adamparrish69]

when you got all that for £15 i was shocked and then i realized that the pound and dollar are not the same and once i converted that i realized $20 a week does sound reasonable here in the US lol

[@bbmcgee33]

When I was in New York a bag of blueberries cost 14.99 and it was 18.99 for a pound of grapes! 😱

[@hjordis669]

@@bbmcgee33 WTF! That's insane :o

[@alwaysrae1138]

Not in Canada

[@chee5935]

@@alwaysrae1138 paid $ 4.99 for a lettuce at Wal-Mart (ontario) ....ughh

[@livs4721]

Nah US prices are crazy

[@shea542]

Popcorn is also pretty cheap and an alternative to crisps

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Oooh good point!

[@rachelc586]

Dead on I always buy popcorn

[@josephinewinter]

'when i was young' we always made it at home, which is cheaper still

[@milchbar318]

If you’re on a budget und you really want to satisfy your sweet tooth go for popcorn! Dried Corn kernels (I hope that’s the right English word for it, if not, I’m sorry) are relatively inexpensive (1-2€ per 500g) but make loads of popcorn!! And even if you don’t like it sweet, go for spices instead of sugar

[@tessasparrow5881]

@Jeanne Not the usual result. Popcorn is usually good.

[@smudge8882]

You got it right! Kernels is correct. And I am glad you made that suggestion! Homemade popcorn is sooo cheap and healthier than buying it in packs. I was able to get a pound of popcorn kernels that were organic for only $2!!

[@habibadesai1071]

I love this video! We usually shop at Asian supermarkets and for the first time I've realised how amazing they are because the majority of their products, especially fresh veg and fruit are all loose, unpackaged, and incredibly cheap. Things like garlic, coriander, chillies and ginger are all very used in Asian cooking and much cheaper than supermarkets like ASDA, Tesco and Morrisons. Even condiments are made in large amounts but are so cheap and last ages....Anyway love this video! It was great to watch! :)

[@JennyWas13]

Yes! For example, where i am from garlic is usually about 25/kilo, but at the asian grocer near me you can get a kilo bag of peeled garlic for $7!

[@oliviahansen3379]

Love this video! Im a uni student right now, and my trick is to always make more than one portion when i make dinner and then freeze one/two portions and have it as a dinner for a later time. Then its easier to use food before it goes out of date, and its always nice to have some finished meals in my freezer for busy or lazy days!

[@sleepymae2333]

I love that you don’t demonise certain food groups. One of the few vegan youtubers I can watch without feeling judged. 💚

[@MadeleineOlivia]

No food shame over here!! Been there too and come from a background of an eating disorder so am very mindful of what I share. No food is good or bad, it’s all food 😊

[@l8terivy]

forever jelly of my UK vegans. i want to visit JUST to flex on Tesco.

[@valentinaroffighini2951]

Same here!!!!

[@xxmakeupgothxx]

Tesco is great for vegan food but one of the more expensive supermarkets sadly!

[@rubydean7372]

@@xxmakeupgothxx Tesco is hardly expensive.. it's like middle band for supermarkets

[@xxmakeupgothxx]

@@rubydean7372 Not really, the mainstream supermarkets are - asda, Sainsburys, Tesco and morrisons. Asda and morrisons are 100% the cheapest, Sainsburys and Tesco are equal most of the time. The only more expensive ones are M&S etc.

[@rubydean7372]

@@xxmakeupgothxx yeah so the more expensive ones like you said are m&s and Waitrose.. then Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, then the cheaper ones would be asda, Lidl, Aldi, Iceland. But you can get Tesco own value which is super cheap

[@pandapaw46]

So true about the plastic! I am studying in the UK from the US this year and when I first got here I put a lot of pressure on myself to not buy plastic, but I've realized that with my budget and available time it's just not feasible all the time. I also like that you allow yourself to get a few things like biscuits (even if they come in plastic). And I like that you're honest about all of this because I feel like it's setting a really healthy and achievable example.

[@emdobz]

Srsly I actually love watching people do food shops.. what is my life? 😝

[@karzaaa]

Emma Dobson same!😂

[@Fiftynine414]

I find vegan diets are less expensive by quite a bit, but I live in CA where food grows all around and I grow 95% of my fresh herbs. I also have a garden and grow lots of goodies. Still, I was surprised by how much less a vegan diet cost.

[@josephinewinter]

growing your own herbs in pots (if student or poor you have to move around a lot) is such a big money saving tip

[@katiem2984]

I know it’s harder to do but shopping around and going to discount shops such as Home Bargains or B&M (for tinned tomatoes, coconut milk, condiments, snacks, non-perishables) can be really useful for people on a budget.

[@alfinou_13targaryen]

Really interesting video Maddie! I'm surprised to see that most prices in Tesco are way cheaper than our prices in big supermarkets in France (my country). For instance, things like soy sauce or oats are way more expensive in France ! Tesco seems to be really cheap! Anyways, this was a great idea for a video! As you said, it's very humbling and I personally appreciate to see KZbinrs like yourself challenging themselves like that to help their subscribers managing their budgets! Thank you for this!

[@gabrielle1799]

Hey française !!! Personnellement, je préfère aller a aldi ou même à Lidl pour mes fruits, généralement je vais a Carrefour mais si j ai besoin d acheter en bulk, les petits prix sont juste super !!

[@annemariezweistra9471]

Soooo much cheaper than the Netherlands aswell

[@jeffhayward8221]

And 2x cheaper than in the u. S

[@alfinou_13targaryen]

@@gabrielle1799 salut à toi la compatriote! Oui je sais qu'à Lidl et Aldi les fruits et légumes sont moins chers mais j'essaie de privilégier les producteurs locaux pour les fruits/ légumes/ légumineuses. Du coup c'est normal que je paie un peu plus cher. Je suis juste étonnée des prix de Tesco sur les condiments, sauces tomate, pâtes etc, les sous marques carrefour chez nous ne sont pas aussi "cheap"!

[@elo_lotte4482]

Perso pour ce qui est sauce soja, curry etc etc je vais a Paris Store / dans les épiceries asiatiques, c'est tellement moins hors de prix !! Pour comparaison, je voulais de la sauce Teriyaki, 3 euros pratiquement de diffèrence... idem pour le gros pot de curry et la sauce soja... quand tu fais le compte ça fait bcp 😂

[@explore_365]

*Who else LOVES it when Madeleine uploads? 🤩*

[@toridanielle333]

the world foods aisle is great... they try to sell most coconut milk in the US for about 2-3 dollars a can, but i found it for 99 cents in the world foods aisle!

[@hibyelisa]

Yes ! These aisles are my favourite, I shop in a place that has Indian, Mexican, German, Japanese, British, and Chinese aisles and it is AMAZING. I'm a huge fan of Indian and Mexican food and it's so easy to find cheap vegan things that are authentic and delicious.

[@josephinewinter]

i keep trying to work out if coconut cream is the same thing, as i use the blocks of it melted down, because it makes about five lots, i once got a block of it for 25p too

[@kaylynelizabeth5696]

Same here, but thankfully we have H-E-B I’m TX and sometimes you can get 2 for $3 and they end up being 32-64 oz of milk and you mix and match them☺️

[@zoedark7101]

I can get coconut milk for around 80p or less in Asda or B&m

[@asyar8169]

Please do a similar video for aldi/ lidl. I've just got my 1st job and need to budget for meals at work- breakfasts and lunches

[@bunnyjoo]

the biscuit bit really made me smile!

[@lara_xy]

or as an idea for the lemons but also some other veggies etc; go to a Turkish supermarket, they tend to be quite cheap and are everywhere

[@lara_xy]

@@thomas8099 In all bigger neighbourhoods throughout Europe you can find turkish supermarkets or at least those very small local supermarkets that have all veggies outside of the shop. I meant those :D

[@cynthiacombest5]

I loved this! Please do more of these. You did a fantastic job.

[@hdavidso]

I remember saving up to buy peanut butter in uni! Groceries are so expensive in Canada. This was great!

[@Lasomie]

and the taxes in some provinces..!

[@zoeanaisa]

Who else is getting ready to go shopping after watching this?🙋‍♀️🌱❤️

[@niahknows6608]

This is about what I spend each week for groceries as a recent graduate! Shopping by yourself is definitely much more expensive than sharing with a partner. Every time I run out of something big like olive oil or bulk coffee it absolutely massacres my budget. Plus, I work full time and commute by bicycle so I have limited time and a huge appetite for snacks at work like pretzels and cookies... Recently, I've been trying to grocery shop only 2 times a month and that has helped. I buy much less fresh produce, but it gives me more wiggle room to buy larger packages of things and just make them last longer.

[@melaniemcallister1272]

i know its not ideal because of the plastic but its much cheaper to buy packaged apples. the loose ones are larger and more 'perfect' but you can get a bag of tesco's 'wonky' brand apples for less than £1

[@josephinewinter]

ours are 79p i think!!!

[@LizzurdJaefly42]

I love how mindful you are of other people's struggles. I love your videos & always use them as inspiration for meal prep.

[@emiliebouchard207]

Yes! I love videos like that. From the supermarket to the kitchen and to use what we bought! Thank you.

[@gracenessa348]

I love how inclusive you are. Sometimes feel like I am a terrible person for buying on a budget due to all the plastic in it (frozen fruit/veg etc) but you really make a point of showing that it can't always be avoided. Thank you for your videos x

[@phyliciajoykloes]

I loved this. Ever since I've gotten more into minimalism, I ended up being more aware of my spending habits. I used to not have a budget, and since I've started one, I find it a fun game to be as resourceful with my money as possible. Great video! I loved how you thought out loud as much as you did.

[@rinaroberts-whyte6170]

For someone just about to go to start uni in glasgow this september this is perfect! Thank youuu!

[@heyitsalexx4]

don't be disheartened by scan as you shop at Tesco! if the scales aren't working properly, let someone know so they can fix them. it's a really cool thing to use if everything goes smoothly!

[@emilyheather5462]

just to add to this point as well, you still could have gone through the scan as you shop tills as there is an option to scan things at the tills which you couldn't on the scanner. Scan as you shop is literally such a good money saving tool (I actually find I spent more at Aldi than Tesco as it's harder to add it up when I'm going around) :)

[@VictiniAppleSlice]

One of my favourite videos of yours, Madeleine! I agree, it is definitely a great idea to occasionally challenge ourselves to stretch our money as far as possible, and being able to make healthy, hearty, vegan meals out of it for a whole week is outstanding! Although food items generally tend to cost a bit more here in Australia, this video is definitely translatable for anyone living on a budget and it has definitely inspired me to look at my meal planning again and see what I can improve!

[@diamondsofsix]

What I have found when shopping on a budget is that you shouldn't really keep to one store. Here we have plenty of apps that show what sales are in which stores. Also import stores have much cheaper fruits and veggies if you're nowhere near a farmers market. This is a really interesting topic though!

[@ewa.ev.t]

I loooove mealplanning and shopping haul videos 😍 I’d love to see also your „normal” plans and shopping as well 😊

[@amirah2152]

I love how this just shows people how cheap it can be but they can also tweak it to their specific budget but this is such a great base to start at

[@gracemia1]

This is a brilliant video idea. I love meal planning and making a conscious effort to use less plastic. Please do more of these xx

[@shadowcat1201]

This is super interesting - I would love if you did more videos like this!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Maddie thank you for taking us along on your shopping trip we always make up a list of things we need to buy before going to the store.

[@eleanor6574]

I've been loving Tesco's 'Growers Harvest' recently the stuff is so cheap, it's really helping me stick to my tighter budget these past couple of weeks!! Fun vid thank you both!

[@renharmeson1651]

I'm doing a semester abroad in Scotland right now and this was so helpful. Thank you for all of the tips! I'd love more of these too

[@corrieeastendersrivercitye5421]

Belle Harmeson I live in Scotland

[@GeoKuromi]

honestly, the gudget you got with you to scan the labels and calculate how much money you spend, is amazing! i would love to have that in greek supermarkets!

[@kathryncannon8603]

I love this idea! Thank you for taking the time to come up with useful and entertaining content! You're by far my favorite channel

[@vikih4857]

Down to earth, beautiful, smart, humble. Love seeing women like her.

[@miki-nola]

thank you for thinking of your student viewers! This year I'm on my school's meal plan which is NOT ideal for a vegan, but next year me and my friend are living in an apartment style dorm and are VERY excited to have a kitchen!! It's so helpful to see that with a little effort we can shop vegan and on a budget! Thank you for all you do

[@coconutii]

I LOVE THIS CHEAP GROCERY HAUL!! I love all of Tesco's own brand foods!

[@annasmith8459]

Love this. I live week to week and struggle to budget. This was a super realistic look at budgeting for groceries. Love it.

[@hayley_db]

This video was brilliant. Please do more like this as it was so so useful!!

[@jadestewart-tribe8553]

You’re tips are great! I do most of these things already. I shop for a family of 3 on a £40 budget a week so any tips are always welcome. Great video X

[@simonjames8740]

Your blog has been a big inspiration to me over the years! Meal plans are the way forward!

[@vickythecat1741]

Cook for 2; put the extra in the freezer or eat it the next day as lunch/dinner. It's what I try to do. Also buying for 1 month makes more sense than 1 week. Then you can get the get 4 for 1 pound deals, do bulk buys on all items etc. I also go for calorie/nutrition dense food instead of items like lettuce or cucumber (yup, they are luxury items in my life as they are 90% water) Also skip onions & garlic if you can; go for the powdered versions instead (if you must, again, for me they are luxury items!)

[@hr981]

I really hope you can do more videos like this!! It's so helpful and I love seeing that it's budget and vegan because I find that a lot of KZbinrs forget about accessibility and people on budgets so thank you!!! I shop at Tesco too so this video is perfect. I would love it if you do a video on zero-waste budget shopping because I find that I struggle to go plastic-free/zero-waste on a tight budget

[@Dontstaylonely]

I loved this video! I'm vegan and on a strict budget and my food shop always looks pretty similar to this so it's the perfect video for me :) Definitely going to try those digestives next week.

[@samrak3169]

I would really recommend if you're vegan and you're on a budget to go and shop in lidl or aldi.Ingredients like lentils are a lot cheaper,they also have a few fruits and vegetables that are quite heavily discounted-e.g.pick of the week in Lidl.

[@makeupwithlaura7303]

omg I'm so thankful for this video! I'm trying to go vegetarian and I will start Uni in September and your tips will be so useful!

[@sportsbob]

by the way. growers harvest or anything similar is just tescos re-branded everyday value (tesco employee here)

[@mysticmaisie3595]

I'm not vegan, but I'm a student from a very working class background. Your attitudes to other people's financial situations was really sensitive and aptly put. A true breath of fresh air to see on KZbin, I've subscribed. :)

[@gabriellewilkie6634]

As someone on a super strict budget, having less variety in meals (like cooking two bulk meals per week and alternating) makes it a lot easier to do a sub $50aud budget!! Also makes zero waste easier (and I'm vegan too).

[@leoniewatson5421]

That was so helpful! I’m a student and I usually do my weekly shop at Aldi but have to go for some things to Tesco. I love your videos xx

[@emily_kataraina]

this video is SO HELPFUL!! I'm at uni right now and tbh I do find being vegan a lot cheaper than when I ate meat but you have so many useful little tips in this video i love it!!!

[@hodayadostri7411]

Love this kind of video since I have that struggle myself now appreciate!

[@valentinaroffighini2951]

I am so jealous of your Tesco!!! much much cheaper than our supermarkets here in Italy!!!

[@Rubymoon82]

Your personality is lovely, Maddie! I'm not a vegan all the way yet, but I aim to eat at least one vegan meal a day and i am inspired by all of your videos! Thank you. 😘

[@confusedlou]

YAY! I've been waiting for this! Made my day 💕

[@ScottishAj]

Really great video! I am from the UK and it's awesome to see a realistic weekly food shop in Tesco! Good job! 😁

[@crystalh1402]

I live in California and your budget videos are so helpful!! I can’t tell you how much they have helped me be more thoughtful in my purchases. Update: 3 apples here are $2.29

[@missbettyboopfan]

Thank you for putting out this video, I'm currently at uni and I'm trying cut down on the amount of money I spend whilst also maintaining a healthy lifestyle (balanced diet and reduced waste) so this has really helped and given me lots of ideas!

[@tiredapplestar]

I love these types of videos! Please do more. 😊💖

[@moozicforLIFE]

I'm not vegan or particularly trying to cut down on plastic right this second but this was such a great video! So glad to have found you, you're so likeable and realistic. Really gave me a lot of food for thought :) subscribing!

[@Jacquiandteddy]

I enjoyed that and found it really helpful. I struggle so much, on a tight budget, with the cheaper things being in plastic. I must admit that, although I do make a list, I don't fully think through a meal plan for the week so I'm going to start doing that more. Looking forward to seeing you do comparative shopping trips to the different supermarkets and to seeing to make the meals from each shopping trip. This is such a great idea for a series of videos, thank you.

[@lindagent9693]

Hi Mandie & Alex great video. I have found since I’ve been vegan my shopping has been really cheap. Along with zero waste I usually only have to shop in a few isles. Hope your renovating is going Ok.

[@maisiesimpson1999]

i absolutely loved loved loved this video !! its so nice to see versatile meal options !! so glad i stumbled across your channel !!

[@_mariascorner]

Very realistic. I'm not from the UK but I have the same thought/decision process whenever I shop. Thank you for this.

[@Emma050993]

Loved this video, please do more at other supermarkets ❤

[@rosieevans8960]

It was refreshing to see you actually address that bulk buying isn't always available to everyone, sometimes there were times in uni that i couldn't afford bulk buying items even though it would have been cheaper in the long run, also not everyone lives in areas close to big supermarkets or have access to them.

[@wattsparkinson]

Excellent video, thank you! I buy similar items every week but still manage to spend a LOT more. You've definitely inspired me to be more mindful of the brands and prices of everything I add to my trolley :)

[@sunblest]

This was such a lovely find on KZbin, thank you! I know I'm probably to late to add but I find that I can also price up online if needed and I also organise my shopping list into sections based on where they are in the shop (e.g. I know usually fresh produce is right near the beginning of our Tesco, so I write all of the fruits and veg etc together so I don't have to come back to the fresh stuff later halfway down the list) ^^ I also get my luxury item at the end to see if it'll add on to the full shopping price or not~

[@bunnyjoo]

I'd love to see you do a LIDL version! this vid was super informative. sent to all my vegan pals and those on a tight budget like me x

[@Melissa.Garrett]

I love seeing you meal plan at the beginning. I feel like a lot of food waste comes from people buying what they like the look of when they’re shopping, and then realising they’re missing ingredients to make anything useful out of it when they get home/get it delivered. If you know what you’re going to make for the next few days, starting from what you’ve got left to use up and working from there, you hardly ever waste any food. Also keeping your store cupboard stocked with all the non-perishable spices and dried herbs etc. is important, because then you can always make something. I love doing my meal planning for the week!

[@veronicasvideodiaries]

I love watching your videos! I'm vegetarian and one week I planned to make your affordable vegan meals. It was by far the cheapest grocery bill we've had at around $50 for 2!

[@elskabee]

catch me at the supermarket desperately searching for the cheapest by weight products! such a good tip especially if it's something that will last a while once opened eg dried lentils, rice, biscuits, peanut butter etc

[@clarencetheunicorn4806]

Yeah! Would love to see an Aldi version :)

[@rachael9182]

Just here to say that the 4 for a £1 with the tomato puree/chopped tomato's should've been available to mix with the chickpeas so 2 chick and 2 tomato Hope this helps 💕

[@surishippo1670]

Yeay! Watching this in the morning. So lovely!

[@amritawhitman8112]

That was great! I'm looking forward to seeing what you did with the food.

[@AprilBamber]

I'm a new vegan and this has really inspired me. Thankyou!!💕🙏🏻

[@wennyyulina4522]

This is soooo helpfull! Thank you, Madeleine! Next year I'm going to continue study at the UK so I already have an insight on how to spend money wisely 💕 lots of love from Indonesia

[@tinkaswinkels4180]

Wow how Alex sneaks upstairs at 1:57 haha priceless 🙏🏻

[@emeliasoderlund]

Love this video and looking forward to the next part!