Much like my mother in law, when someone asks me how I can afford to shop in Marks and Spencer Food Hall I always answer that I can’t afford not to… £ for £ I think M&S is the best value for money - I never have to throw anything out. I buy fruit, veg, cheese, butter, ham, gammon and other whole foods there weekly. I buy second hand appliances and clothes but I spend well on anything I’m putting into me and my family. Well done you😀 take care Rachenda and enjoy every bite and sip 💞
@@jeanniemullinder9038 true and whether or not your consider food a priority…I know many who don’t and instead cosmetics/holidays/entertainment is more of a priority. I’m very aware these are all first world choices and I am thankful for how totally privileged I am to be able to choose where to buy food never mind actually having food 🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good nutritious food is THE most important spend as it determines your health, mood and energy levels. If people spent less on tech toys and trends and Chinese made trash on a regular basis, perhaps they would feel better in their skin ( literally ) . Enjoy your M& S haul ❤
I once knew a lady who was a self employed yoga teacher she never had much money or went abroad etc but she always shopped at Waitrose and bought organic, we all have different priorities at different points in our lives x
@@OliviaHacking-kf7px All these comments are very true, but I can only repeat that if you barely have enough money to cover your outgoings, (sometimes you don't even have that !) shopping at Waitrose or M&S is just a dream so you have no choice but to go for the cheaper options. Your rent/mortgage/energy/water etc. etc., has to be covered first.and there is only the barest amount left, how can you possibly shop at M&S or Waitrose ? it just cant be done, no matter how much you want to, how right it is, or good for you etc. etc.,
Yep M&S treat was well deserved after being so poorly my lovely! And nothing nicer than sitting down with a new magazine! 😊 Just loved seeing how much your Jack went for the cactus! 😂 Too cute. Thanks for posting, love your videos. Love, Lou in Southport xx
Doing ok pet. Enjoying a nice chilled weekend, few chores, and maybe going for a mooch in a huge new Cancer Research charity shop that's opened about five mins from my house!! 😬 Dangerous!!😀 xx
Brilliant video and you deserve a nice M&S shop .I'm the same get sick of eating frugal meals and cooking when tired..I have an Asda delivery coming soon as have slight chest infection so staying indoors! The price for your Shop was reasonable, delicious food and even magazines are expensive these days...Enjoy!!!!
I do a small shop at M&S, eggs, butter, cream, chicken, a couple of those portuguese tarts, a fancy sauce and then off to Aldi's for the rest. It spreads a little seam of luxury throughout my week ❤
Well done for treating yourself. You need to nourish your body and stay healthy. You have been through a lot this year so far. Budget shopping can start next week. Also I am envious of your hot weather today. The north east coast up here was grey, gloomy and miserable all day long. Have a lovely pampering and restful weekend you gorgeous lady.
Loved this! Sometimes you need a wee treat week as budget fatigue is real. I mentioned in a video that I use an M&S credit card, pay it off every month and get vouchers to spend in M&S. I got really nasty comments for saying I was living on a budget but eating some M&S food!!! I like looking at their combinations of ingredients so I can copy them at home but their tiramisu is definitely the best 🙂
What? I eat M&S every week. Great shop for coeliacs. Fruit and veg are far superior and does last longer. Also, Tesco,that's my go-to every week for soya milk, etc. Very little waste every week. Astonishing people have a go because you enjoy m&s food.
I loved that Jack loved that cactus 😂 my cats would probably sniff and walk way, the a holes. Lol. I feel like we're getting Rechenda back ❤ hope you're feeling well. Sending love xx
I can fully understand. On Friday was on my way home from work London St Pancras to Folkestone. Train cancelled. Been so good with my budget but oh i needed cheering up re train and M & S at the bottom of the escalators called. And not being rude i answered the call and treated myself the pension contribution can be just a little short this month. PS I love the house you're looking at seems perfect for the two of you.
I don't blame you one bit, I've had a weekly shop like that myself this week! (And M&S just do the BEST sandwiches!) Haddock Phillip had me chuckling! 😂 Beanie boy Jack is clearly enjoying his cactus too!
So funny watching Jack with his cactus my cat Freya decided to jump up and watch him too 😂 sometimes we just have to treat ourselves hope you enjoyed the tiramisu it looked yummy 😁
Hi Rechenda, I hope your week has been kind to you, I am afraid I didn't see your M&S shop as a treat other than a well deserved tiramasu - not sure if I spelt that correctly - I personally would never shop in M&S for myself but I have thought of getting one of their Christmas hampers for my son and his family, they would enjoy it far more than I would but you enjoy everything you bought bless you. I was watching one of your previous videos earlier and saw you had to throw away nearly half a packet of mince, what I do is I buy the 3 for £8 in Asda and split the mince into portion sizes then place each portion in a freezer bag squash it flat and then freeze it, then when you want some you take one portion out and because it's flat it thaws much quicker and no waste, or you could buy frozen mince, although I do find the texture is different you can cook it from frozen and only use what need - and it's cheaper. I always buy 12.5% fat as I find that is enough fat without having to use oil plus your not wasting money on fat and are getting 12.5% more meat. Jack is a true sweetheart and how grateful he was to have his new toy, my 2 cats have a box of toys that they used to love but since moving into a tiny country village with a farmers field at the bottom of the garden my 2 cats and I play "GET IT OUT" with me shouting "GET IT OUT" to them when they bring home mice, voles, shrews, birds of all kinds and these past few months beautiful slow worms, Prada my female cat does like to bring live things home which is a whole other story, so to say we play cat and mouse is a real thing in our home. I am looking forward to your next video and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Much love to you and Jack xx
Good to see you are finally feeling much better. It was lovely watching Beanie's first moments with his new toy...thank you so much for that uplifting experience
Treating yourself is not a crime just the slippery road to going broke 😊🎉 The shopping haul looked very nice 👍 . Glad Jack likes his new beanie. Nice video 👍🇦🇺
M&S is a lot more expensive.but some times you need a treat.i have been cutting back but when i feel like i need to treat myself i do then make up for it the following week! Anyway thank you rechenda for this video i enjoyed watching it.jack loves his new toy doesn't he that's great! Positivity peace and love ♥️
Hi. .. 😂 na so einen exklusiven Einkauf muss Frau sich doch mal gönnen !!! 👍👍 Das muss auch mal sein 👍👍 das war bestimmt ein Einkaufserlebnis, hättest uns mitnehmen müssen !! Ich war da noch nie einkaufen, wohne in Deutschland und wer weiss wann ich das nächste mal als Alleinerziehende Mutter mit drei Kindern wieder mal nach England fahren, fliegen kann .. ?? Da müsste ich jetzt extremst anfangen zu sparen. Und der Katzenkaktus ist voll der Hit für die Katze !! 😂👍👍 coooollll !! Deine Katze sieht aus wie die Katze meiner Nachbarin, er heisst Alfons, seine Schwester heisst Ida. Viele liebe Grüße aus Bayern 🌞 🍀 👋
Worth spending the money imo! I was in my nearest M&S food hall yesterday morning and there was so much yellow ticket stuff! If I’d been able to shop, I’d have bought stuff for the freezer. Enjoy your well deserved treats!
You enjoy your M&S we all need a treat now and again. Nice to see Jack with his toy. I bought my cats a puzzle board where they have to work to get their treats. They are not happy with me at the moment.❤
Jack is adorable ❤ As you say, sometimes if the budget allows its good to treat yourself to some tasty easy to cook meals aka microwave dinners 🤭 I occasionally treat myself to the M&S king prawn bucatini ready meal 🦐🍲 I can't wait to see where you're taking us over the weekend 😀 have a fabulous time whatever you get up to ❤
Sometimes we just need to splurge and treat ourselves and what better way than M & S? Loved seeing Jack with his new toy. We have a cat that's not ours but practically lives with us, ill have to look out for that as Binky would go crazy for that. Have a fab weekend xx
It's always good to treat ourselves to something from M&S. For my tea today, I had their Lemon Chicken with a portion of egg fried rice, and finished off with a good portion of their strawberry trifle 😋 . Not the healthiest of meals 😂, but now and again, it's ok. The food section keeps the M&S company afloat .
Enjoy your splurge! That posh salad looks lovely. Hopefully the range of nutritious concoctions give you both health and a renewed creativity for the weeks ahead. That haddock though… I don’t trust over-inflated packaging and would get that cooked pronto. Jack sure enjoyed his treat day!
All us ladys deserve a m&s u know its my absolute fav tastes delightful rarely do i have to throw anything out and i treat every morsel with the utmost respect i know its not budget but i cut corners in other areas . Lady r enjoy it with the last few weeks u have had much love as always lady p px
@@TheBudgetFoodie I'm doing OK thanks Rechenda just doing things around the appointment I still haven't heard anything back from the specialist but not yet I'm thinking about moving to England as my parents are from there I'm a British citizen ❤️🙂 I'm now eating scrambled eggs daily as eggs are easy for me to eat I really enjoy your videos I think your fantastic lady I don't drink either because I just don't like the taste of alcohol
Glad to see you looking better. If you are having a hectic time at work that means business is good so if you have decided to have some ready made food to get you through this it’s the right decision to fit the circumstances. Better and cheaper in the long run than takeaways. You have been very poorly too and if work is the priority (it’s how you make your living and pay the bills) going to Marks once in a while is nothing to feel guilty about. Have a lovely, relaxing weekend. 👍🌈❤️ 😻
How sweet jack loves the 🌵 cactus he’s having such fun I love M&S food and we always treat are self as a family once a month I home cook so does my daughter and son in law but if you look around in M&S you can pick up reduced items enjoy your nice food 🥘 great video love 🥰 from Scotland 🏴 to you & jack xx🌈🌈🌈🥰👍
Hi ,nice vlog !! I also like to save money, but saving is not the goal!! I think you save (and also save) to be able to pay for nice things normally every now and then, that keeps life fun, it all looks super cozy again and the cat loves his toy!!😺🖤🌵,have a nice day !!!
Hey Rechenda, nice to watch your video again😊 Nice to see you giving yourself and Beanie a treat, the big mouse you bought used to be my cat’s favorite toy. It’s fun to buy them a treat when they jump in like that😊 It was warm and sunny here aswell ☀️Hope you have a great weekend 🎉😻
Oh Jack was a happy puss with his new toy 🥰 M&S food always seems to look nice, even just a salad in a bag. They go that little bit extra on presentation which you don't really see much of in other supermarkets. It all looked lovely, Rechenda. Why not splash out every now and then ? Nice to see you looking much better after your illness x
Ooo love a bit of M & S too 😊 I dont think the prices are much different. I go there early or late and get loads of half price going out of date stuff and fill my freezer. Always pick up a box of pineapple tarts my fave haha. Congratulations on becoming a celebrity too 😂
Hi Rechenda, good for you buying m&s, you need à change, i buy from m&s once a month and freeze them, their fruit, veg and salad seem to last longer so ther😊e is less waste, plus it is delicious. Love Jack playing with his toy, i have 2 cats molly she's white and black and archie who looks like beanie, love them so much ❤❤
Thank you Rechenda So glad your doing ok and feeling a lot better than you have been what can I say mark's yes we love it but for a weekly shop it's a no from me the only time I would buy is at Christmas or a very special occasion for special bit as a treat looking at what you got for £ 50 you could have got at least 2 weeks worth of food from Aldi or Lidle but like you say sometimes you just have to go off track as a treat or that rebellious streak that we have lol well I look forward to our outing tomorrow (Jack still has the hunter streak lol)x
A treat once in a while doesn't hurt. And for me, what makes you and your channel relatable is that you don't hide things like having a treat. You show your human side, rather than 'perfection'. Keep on being you. Jack certainly likes his new toy!! How was the 0% wine? I gravitate more towards 0% than actual wine, but some aren't very good. Have a great week 🤎
I made a lemon tiramisu recently and it was even better than coffee one. It had limoncello in it, for any horrified Italians 😊❤. Jack is adorable! How old is he? Apart from his face he looks like my old cat who lived until he was 22! I just love black and white cats ❤❤❤
All of that looks great! Have you had green goddess salad dressing before? If not I'm curious to hear what you think of it! I think it's kind of a California thing (I see it pretty often here but hardly ever when I travel.) I love all the herbs but I know a lot of people who think it's too "green" tasting and don't like it.
The green cat toy is a winner! Your groceries looked good, but very expensive from what you normally buy! I think you needed a spoil shop, you've gone through a lot lately! Im sur the groceries are better value than a takeaway would be! Whats your go to takeaway? Curry, fish and chips? Have missed your videos!
There’s also a stir fry meal deal for £8, a pack of veg, a protein, a sauce and a variety of noodles. I buy this instead of take away and have over the weekend as only myself.
Was the pet shop Jollies? I work for Marks and Spencer food dept and we do have some budget food - e.g. extra cream custard creams 55p, tins of beans 60ishp, loaf of bread 75p, carton of mushrooms 80p, bag of carrots 75p…..and we have deals on ready meals 2 for £8 for example, 3 for £8 on cooked meats so you can get 3 x half chickens (cooked) for £8.00 - it’s not always that bad
It's crap isn't it that workers don't have time to prepare good food of an evening it doesn't hurt occasionally to get ready mades, microwave ? Hmm I wouldn't, would heat in the oven , need all the nutrients you can get these days x
Hello, hello! Sorry to hear you're still not feeling that great. Life does like to wallop us at times... Hopefully it will pass for you soon. To be honest, I don't watch you for budget purposes! I watch your content because I like your personality, I feel in love with Beanie (thanks for the kickeroo clip!) and because you eat so differently to be me, I thought I'd gain inspiration here and there! I bet the same goes for lots of your viewers! Treat yourself unapologetically please. You deserve it, and it's your money and life! It might be worth filming a quick " I'm knackered, tonight's take away is, quick run down of my day" style videos. I'm guessing the more content you produce, the quicker you'll get Adsense. You probably already know this, but when Adsense is up and running you, get more revenue for longer videos. I can't remember why, I just remember another content creator talking about doing less work, for the same money when they produce longer videos!
What a most enthusiastic, satisfying response to a new cat toy!! 😂
Bless beanie he loved it!
Awe Jack loved his Cactus! And an m&s cheat shop is way cheaper and better for you than takeaway so still seems like a win to me!
100% agree you could have had a kebab for that atkeast you've got multiple tasty meals. We need cariation sometimes
Much like my mother in law, when someone asks me how I can afford to shop in Marks and Spencer Food Hall I always answer that I can’t afford not to… £ for £ I think M&S is the best value for money - I never have to throw anything out. I buy fruit, veg, cheese, butter, ham, gammon and other whole foods there weekly. I buy second hand appliances and clothes but I spend well on anything I’m putting into me and my family. Well done you😀 take care Rachenda and enjoy every bite and sip 💞
I think that's a very good point but you still have to have the money to shop at M&S. If you don't you have to go for the cheaper options.
@@jeanniemullinder9038 true and whether or not your consider food a priority…I know many who don’t and instead cosmetics/holidays/entertainment is more of a priority. I’m very aware these are all first world choices and I am thankful for how totally privileged I am to be able to choose where to buy food never mind actually having food 🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good nutritious food is THE most important spend as it determines your health, mood and energy levels.
If people spent less on tech toys and trends and Chinese made trash on a regular basis, perhaps they would feel better in their skin ( literally ) .
Enjoy your M& S haul ❤
I once knew a lady who was a self employed yoga teacher she never had much money or went abroad etc but she always shopped at Waitrose and bought organic, we all have different priorities at different points in our lives x
@@OliviaHacking-kf7px All these comments are very true, but I can only repeat that if you barely have enough money to cover your outgoings, (sometimes you don't even have that !) shopping at Waitrose or M&S is just a dream so you have no choice but to go for the cheaper options. Your rent/mortgage/energy/water etc. etc., has to be covered first.and there is only the barest amount left, how can you possibly shop at M&S or Waitrose ? it just cant be done, no matter how much you want to, how right it is, or good for you etc. etc.,
I loved Jack giving his cactus some cat love 😂. Enjoy your luxury shop, all those nutrients will help you continue to recover from pneumonia 💜
Thanks for shout out lovely meeting you yesterday carry on with your blogs love them 😊 xx
Geraldiiiine xx lovely to meet you x
Yep M&S treat was well deserved after being so poorly my lovely! And nothing nicer than sitting down with a new magazine! 😊 Just loved seeing how much your Jack went for the cactus! 😂 Too cute. Thanks for posting, love your videos. Love, Lou in Southport xx
Lou from Southport! How are you? X
Doing ok pet. Enjoying a nice chilled weekend, few chores, and maybe going for a mooch in a huge new Cancer Research charity shop that's opened about five mins from my house!! 😬 Dangerous!!😀 xx
You’ve been so ill lately ….you definitely deserve to spend a bit extra and enjoy M&S. So glad to see you better!
Good for you treating yourself with convenience, they’re a Godsend when you’re busy. Enjoy your relax time. ☺️
Brilliant video and you deserve a nice M&S shop .I'm the same get sick of eating frugal meals and cooking when tired..I have an Asda delivery coming soon as have slight chest infection so staying indoors! The price for your Shop was reasonable, delicious food and even magazines are expensive these days...Enjoy!!!!
Oh my goodness, love Jacks little kicks, lol. Worth every penny 🥰
The cutesiest x
And why not!! After being so under the weather for a few weeks you've earned the right to spoil yourself a little bit!xx
I do a small shop at M&S, eggs, butter, cream, chicken, a couple of those portuguese tarts, a fancy sauce and then off to Aldi's for the rest. It spreads a little seam of luxury throughout my week ❤
Love that!
Well done for treating yourself. You need to nourish your body and stay healthy. You have been through a lot this year so far. Budget shopping can start next week. Also I am envious of your hot weather today. The north east coast up here was grey, gloomy and miserable all day long. Have a lovely pampering and restful weekend you gorgeous lady.
Lovely i love watching you your so real x
Loved this! Sometimes you need a wee treat week as budget fatigue is real. I mentioned in a video that I use an M&S credit card, pay it off every month and get vouchers to spend in M&S. I got really nasty comments for saying I was living on a budget but eating some M&S food!!! I like looking at their combinations of ingredients so I can copy them at home but their tiramisu is definitely the best 🙂
That’s a great idea what sort of vouchers do you get?
@@TheBudgetFoodie I get M&S vouchers to spend on anything in M&S. Knickers or food, whatever I need at the time 🤣
What a fab idea x
What? I eat M&S every week. Great shop for coeliacs.
Fruit and veg are far superior and does last longer.
Also, Tesco,that's my go-to every week for soya milk, etc. Very little waste every week. Astonishing people have a go because you enjoy m&s food.
A trip to M&S is like a mental heath therapy session. But cheaper and wayyyy more enjoyable.
Good for you. Enjoy the weekend.
That is true xx
I loved that Jack loved that cactus 😂 my cats would probably sniff and walk way, the a holes. Lol. I feel like we're getting Rechenda back ❤ hope you're feeling well. Sending love xx
Made me giggle ‘ a holes ‘ lol 😝 xxxx
I was peeing myself laughing watching Beanie with the cactus 🌵 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I know bless him xx
Well I think you blommin well deserve a treat after how ill you've been Rechenda. Enjoy ! x
Dear Rachenda
I look forward to your blogs. You deserve a treat. You are lovely person.
Love from Canada, though I am English.
Yvonne
Thank you so much!
I can fully understand. On Friday was on my way home from work London St Pancras to Folkestone. Train cancelled. Been so good with my budget but oh i needed cheering up re train and M & S at the bottom of the escalators called. And not being rude i answered the call and treated myself the pension contribution can be just a little short this month. PS I love the house you're looking at seems perfect for the two of you.
I don't blame you one bit, I've had a weekly shop like that myself this week! (And M&S just do the BEST sandwiches!) Haddock Phillip had me chuckling! 😂 Beanie boy Jack is clearly enjoying his cactus too!
Nice one! Haha xx philippppe haha x
After being ill for so long you deserve to treat yourself & little Jack with his toy was so cute ❤xx
Hiya its me!😂 I love m&s and do shopping there most weeks. Quality. The bit higher price is worth it. Love to Jack ❤
I totally agree!
A treat once in a while is ok! Remember we work to live and not the other way around! You deserve it
So funny watching Jack with his cactus my cat Freya decided to jump up and watch him too 😂 sometimes we just have to treat ourselves hope you enjoyed the tiramisu it looked yummy 😁
Hi Rechenda, I hope your week has been kind to you, I am afraid I didn't see your M&S shop as a treat other than a well deserved tiramasu - not sure if I spelt that correctly - I personally would never shop in M&S for myself but I have thought of getting one of their Christmas hampers for my son and his family, they would enjoy it far more than I would but you enjoy everything you bought bless you.
I was watching one of your previous videos earlier and saw you had to throw away nearly half a packet of mince, what I do is I buy the 3 for £8 in Asda and split the mince into portion sizes then place each portion in a freezer bag squash it flat and then freeze it, then when you want some you take one portion out and because it's flat it thaws much quicker and no waste, or you could buy frozen mince, although I do find the texture is different you can cook it from frozen and only use what need - and it's cheaper. I always buy 12.5% fat as I find that is enough fat without having to use oil plus your not wasting money on fat and are getting 12.5% more meat.
Jack is a true sweetheart and how grateful he was to have his new toy, my 2 cats have a box of toys that they used to love but since moving into a tiny country village with a farmers field at the bottom of the garden my 2 cats and I play "GET IT OUT" with me shouting "GET IT OUT" to them when they bring home mice, voles, shrews, birds of all kinds and these past few months beautiful slow worms, Prada my female cat does like to bring live things home which is a whole other story, so to say we play cat and mouse is a real thing in our home.
I am looking forward to your next video and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Much love to you and Jack xx
Love the idea of freezing more xx
Good for you girl. Love that beanie loves his toy. What fun and a delight. Thanks for sharing.mmmmW
You are so welcome!
M&S raid very well deserved, and I hope you enjoy every morsel, the wrap looked delicious 😋 Take care x
Thanks so much 😊
Good to see you are finally feeling much better. It was lovely watching Beanie's first moments with his new toy...thank you so much for that uplifting experience
Thank you 🤗
Treating yourself is not a crime just the slippery road to going broke 😊🎉
The shopping haul looked very nice 👍 .
Glad Jack likes his new beanie.
Nice video 👍🇦🇺
M&S is a lot more expensive.but some times you need a treat.i have been cutting back but when i feel like i need to treat myself i do then make up for it the following week! Anyway thank you rechenda for this video i enjoyed watching it.jack loves his new toy doesn't he that's great! Positivity peace and love ♥️
Hi. .. 😂 na so einen exklusiven Einkauf muss Frau sich doch mal gönnen !!! 👍👍 Das muss auch mal sein 👍👍 das war bestimmt ein Einkaufserlebnis, hättest uns mitnehmen müssen !! Ich war da noch nie einkaufen, wohne in Deutschland und wer weiss wann ich das nächste mal als Alleinerziehende Mutter mit drei Kindern wieder mal nach England fahren, fliegen kann .. ?? Da müsste ich jetzt extremst anfangen zu sparen.
Und der Katzenkaktus ist voll der Hit für die Katze !! 😂👍👍 coooollll !! Deine Katze sieht aus wie die Katze meiner Nachbarin, er heisst Alfons, seine Schwester heisst Ida.
Viele liebe Grüße aus Bayern 🌞 🍀 👋
Hello Bavarian friends x
Worth spending the money imo! I was in my nearest M&S food hall yesterday morning and there was so much yellow ticket stuff! If I’d been able to shop, I’d have bought stuff for the freezer. Enjoy your well deserved treats!
You enjoy your M&S we all need a treat now and again. Nice to see Jack with his toy. I bought my cats a puzzle board where they have to work to get their treats. They are not happy with me at the moment.❤
That's a great idea for the cats x
Jack is adorable ❤ As you say, sometimes if the budget allows its good to treat yourself to some tasty easy to cook meals aka microwave dinners 🤭 I occasionally treat myself to the M&S king prawn bucatini ready meal 🦐🍲 I can't wait to see where you're taking us over the weekend 😀 have a fabulous time whatever you get up to ❤
Sometimes we just need to splurge and treat ourselves and what better way than M & S? Loved seeing Jack with his new toy. We have a cat that's not ours but practically lives with us, ill have to look out for that as Binky would go crazy for that. Have a fab weekend xx
Binky xxx
Everyone needs a treat sometimes:) enjoy :) love that you treated your cat too, I treat mine often too 😻
Aww yes very necessary xx
We all have to live a little sometimes … enjoy life
It's always good to treat ourselves to something from M&S. For my tea today, I had their Lemon Chicken with a portion of egg fried rice, and finished off with a good portion of their strawberry trifle 😋 . Not the healthiest of meals 😂, but now and again, it's ok. The food section keeps the M&S company afloat .
Love that! Sounds yummy xx
So well deserved. Nice to spoil yourself sometimes. Being frugal can get boring. Enjoy❤😊 Love your content. Keep being you ❤
Thanks so much!! X
Rechenda, you deserve treats and you have been through a lot lately so enjoy. I'm sure Beanie approves! ❤🖤
I think so too!
Enjoy your splurge! That posh salad looks lovely. Hopefully the range of nutritious concoctions give you both health and a renewed creativity for the weeks ahead.
That haddock though… I don’t trust over-inflated packaging and would get that cooked pronto.
Jack sure enjoyed his treat day!
Yes I’d better eat that for lunch today xx
Good haul! Beanie and his new cactus=besties. ❤
All us ladys deserve a m&s u know its my absolute fav tastes delightful rarely do i have to throw anything out and i treat every morsel with the utmost respect i know its not budget but i cut corners in other areas . Lady r enjoy it with the last few weeks u have had much love as always lady p px
Lady p you’re the best xx
@@TheBudgetFoodie i am glad someone thinks so lol px
Every now and then m and s is great inspiration! Has to done. Being busy calls for treats. You bring so much positive energy!
Thank you x
Yes your so right go and treat yourself you deserve it 😊❤ sending you lots of love get well soon 😊
Thanks Martin how you feeling today?
@@TheBudgetFoodie I'm doing OK thanks Rechenda just doing things around the appointment I still haven't heard anything back from the specialist but not yet I'm thinking about moving to England as my parents are from there I'm a British citizen ❤️🙂 I'm now eating scrambled eggs daily as eggs are easy for me to eat I really enjoy your videos I think your fantastic lady I don't drink either because I just don't like the taste of alcohol
New Zealand is very expensive plus I guess to honest I'm not happy here in New Zealand I've always thought of England as more home to me
Oh brill you are in my no alcohol club haha
@@TheBudgetFoodie nice 🙂 yea that's cool have a lovely evening just at the supermarket this morning may treat myself also 🙂
Glad to see you looking better. If you are having a hectic time at work that means business is good so if you have decided to have some ready made food to get you through this it’s the right decision to fit the circumstances. Better and cheaper in the long run than takeaways. You have been very poorly too and if work is the priority (it’s how you make your living and pay the bills) going to Marks once in a while is nothing to feel guilty about. Have a lovely, relaxing weekend. 👍🌈❤️ 😻
How sweet jack loves the 🌵 cactus he’s having such fun I love M&S food and we always treat are self as a family once a month I home cook so does my daughter and son in law but if you look around in M&S you can pick up reduced items enjoy your nice food 🥘 great video love 🥰 from Scotland 🏴 to you & jack xx🌈🌈🌈🥰👍
So true!
You've got to spoil yourself! You've had a really rough time, and you've been super poorly❤
So true!
Hi ,nice vlog !! I also like to save money, but saving is not the goal!! I think you save (and also save) to be able to pay for nice things normally every now and then, that keeps life fun, it all looks super cozy again and the cat loves his toy!!😺🖤🌵,have a nice day !!!
So true! Xx
Uk expat so miss m&s here in oz, love your blogs! ❤🐨❤
Glad you like them!
Hey Rechenda, nice to watch your video again😊 Nice to see you giving yourself and Beanie a treat, the big mouse you bought used to be my cat’s favorite toy. It’s fun to buy them a treat when they jump in like that😊 It was warm and sunny here aswell ☀️Hope you have a great weekend 🎉😻
😊 thank you xx
Love Marks and their new budget brands and pantry items.
Hey Miriam x
Oh Jack was a happy puss with his new toy 🥰
M&S food always seems to look nice, even just a salad in a bag. They go that little bit extra on presentation which you don't really see much of in other supermarkets.
It all looked lovely, Rechenda.
Why not splash out every now and then ?
Nice to see you looking much better after your illness x
Brilliant ❣️ I absolutely love your attitude to life❤. Also ❤the 🌵
Thank you Mel x
Ooo love a bit of M & S too 😊 I dont think the prices are much different. I go there early or late and get loads of half price going out of date stuff and fill my freezer. Always pick up a box of pineapple tarts my fave haha. Congratulations on becoming a celebrity too 😂
They sound delicious pineapple tarts xx
Hi Rechenda, good for you buying m&s, you need à change, i buy from m&s once a month and freeze them, their fruit, veg and salad seem to last longer so ther😊e is less waste, plus it is delicious. Love Jack playing with his toy, i have 2 cats molly she's white and black and archie who looks like beanie, love them so much ❤❤
Love to you and your two cats x
Omg that tiramisu it all looks divine, I’d pack it all out a bit with broccoli and some spuds xxx
Thank you Rechenda So glad your doing ok and feeling a lot better than you have been what can I say mark's yes we love it but for a weekly shop it's a no from me the only time I would buy is at Christmas or a very special occasion for special bit as a treat looking at what you got for £ 50 you could have got at least 2 weeks worth of food from Aldi or Lidle but like you say sometimes you just have to go off track as a treat or that rebellious streak that we have lol well I look forward to our outing tomorrow (Jack still has the hunter streak lol)x
Ooh yah Christmas is a good idea x
It’s only expensive if it’s not worth the money. You buy M&S, nothing is wasted. Good on you girl!
Love to Jack (Beanie) and his new chum 🌵
Ooh I like that saying
I love how you play with the English language.
Any one who loves animals I love.
At first I thought you lost your mind!!! But it's nicer and cheaper than take aways/eating out. So I say go for it (as a treat week)
That's a good idea! X
A treat once in a while doesn't hurt. And for me, what makes you and your channel relatable is that you don't hide things like having a treat. You show your human side, rather than 'perfection'. Keep on being you. Jack certainly likes his new toy!! How was the 0% wine? I gravitate more towards 0% than actual wine, but some aren't very good. Have a great week 🤎
It gave me a headache but felt like a lovely liquid treat! Xx
❤ love it when cats get all crazy 😅
I made a lemon tiramisu recently and it was even better than coffee one. It had limoncello in it, for any horrified Italians 😊❤.
Jack is adorable! How old is he? Apart from his face he looks like my old cat who lived until he was 22! I just love black and white cats ❤❤❤
Delicious! Jack is three xx
All of that looks great! Have you had green goddess salad dressing before? If not I'm curious to hear what you think of it! I think it's kind of a California thing (I see it pretty often here but hardly ever when I travel.) I love all the herbs but I know a lot of people who think it's too "green" tasting and don't like it.
Never tried it! X
It's about time‼️ please you need it. Good girl❤
The green cat toy is a winner! Your groceries looked good, but very expensive from what you normally buy! I think you needed a spoil shop, you've gone through a lot lately! Im sur the groceries are better value than a takeaway would be! Whats your go to takeaway? Curry, fish and chips? Have missed your videos!
Aww thank you glad to be back x my fav takeaway is Thai as I love bao buns
No harm in treating yourself. Enjoy every morsel. Take care x
I think Jacks toy must have catnip in it to make him react that way.
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy❤❤❤❤❤ x😅🎉
There’s also a stir fry meal deal for £8, a pack of veg, a protein, a sauce and a variety of noodles. I buy this instead of take away and have over the weekend as only myself.
Very good xx
That falafel wrap did look super yummy.
It was!
Was the pet shop Jollies?
I work for Marks and Spencer food dept and we do have some budget food - e.g. extra cream custard creams 55p, tins of beans 60ishp, loaf of bread 75p, carton of mushrooms 80p, bag of carrots 75p…..and we have deals on ready meals 2 for £8 for example, 3 for £8 on cooked meats so you can get 3 x half chickens (cooked) for £8.00 - it’s not always that bad
Yes!! That’s it jollies x
Looks great and welll deserved🐈🙌🙋♂️
Thank you! 😊
I love marks and Spencers .. actually I don't find it expensive.. you can get beans cheaper than other places.. and you can't beat the quality. X
Love it ❤🎉😅
I agree with you ❤ yes you need a change now and again to treat yourself.
I bought from there during lockdown.It's not that bad tbh.
If it helps you feel better then why not. We all should treat ourselves well ❤
We love you Rechenda we all need a break sometimes! You work so hard. Not as if you’re out eating in restaurants or even cafes is it? ♥️
You're the best!x
@@TheBudgetFoodie thank you!
Jak… right on cue ❤
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Good on you! Sometimes you just...have to! :)
Absolutely!
I absolutely love your glasses I want some where are they from
Firmoo (online)
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Pet shop is called Jollyes
Ah yes!’
Mb was here .
It's crap isn't it that workers don't have time to prepare good food of an evening it doesn't hurt occasionally to get ready mades, microwave ? Hmm I wouldn't, would heat in the oven , need all the nutrients you can get these days x
So true x
Are those glasses real?
Yes
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Hey Carla x
Hello, hello! Sorry to hear you're still not feeling that great. Life does like to wallop us at times... Hopefully it will pass for you soon. To be honest, I don't watch you for budget purposes! I watch your content because I like your personality, I feel in love with Beanie (thanks for the kickeroo clip!) and because you eat so differently to be me, I thought I'd gain inspiration here and there! I bet the same goes for lots of your viewers! Treat yourself unapologetically please. You deserve it, and it's your money and life! It might be worth filming a quick " I'm knackered, tonight's take away is, quick run down of my day" style videos. I'm guessing the more content you produce, the quicker you'll get Adsense. You probably already know this, but when Adsense is up and running you, get more revenue for longer videos. I can't remember why, I just remember another content creator talking about doing less work, for the same money when they produce longer videos!
I need to do this xx