Mom Unpacks Woolworths and Pick ’n Pay R7K Groceries, Family of 5's TikTok Video Restock Goes Viral

• A lady showed people how much she spends on her family's groceries, and many were fascinated
• Online users thought it was interesting to see how much the woman spent to restock her kitchen
• Peeps were floored by the family expenses, and Brendan Dunn, a Hewett Wealth financial advisor, spoke to Briefly News about how South Africans can shop better

TikTok users were amused after seeing how much a family spends on food. The video was interesting since the woman shared all the prices.

Most people were amazed to see how much they spent at different supermarkets. The video was a welcome reality check for many peeps, and a finance guru from Hewett Wealth, Brendan Dunn, gave Briefly News his two cents about spending money wisely.

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Woman shows family's groceries

A lady @sheisyoza showed people that she visits various supermarkets to restock for her family. The lady spent several thousands of rands at Woolworths, Pick ' Pay and more.

Watch the video below:

Finance professional shares budgeting tips for Mzansi families

Viewers who watched the video thought the vlog was proof that having a family is a luxury. Brendan Dunn, the finance professional at Hewett Wealth, told Briefly News how anyone can spend their money more wisely. The CA advised that anyone spending their entire income should start by assessing the best way to reduce spending and create room for savings and investment.

Expenses can be reduced by making a clear budget and shopping list. Mr Dunn emphasised that any leftover money after expenses is yours to keep. He explained:

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"Giving clear monthly allocations to each of your needs is key. Retailers set up their shops to make us want to spend more with various promotions and specials. Sometimes attracting us to brands or items we may never have otherwise bought."

Finally, Brendan Dunn recommended: shopping on a schedule (once a week for perishables and once a month for non-perishables), buying in bulk after comparing prices, and becoming familiar with staple food prices and making sure specials are worth it. He said:

"Sometimes retailers mark up something and immediately reduce it, saying it's on special, even though it costs more than it did last week."

Online users amazed by huge grocery haul

Many people thought it was interesting to see how much the family spends. Read their comments below:

Kuhlemande said:

"That disclaimer of having to think about having kids is very vital sis' wam, I personally would perish with R7 500 for groceries!"

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Nadine Elie commented:

"Checkers is cheaper than Pick n Pay. Use the Checkers smart card with those discounts and also try Makro."

VMD wrote:

"No one would be allowed to speak to me for the rest of the day! Ha!"

Reenkosi added:

"On top of that it’s petrol, school fees, rent and the list goes on. Yoh ha.a I'm thanks with being an adult."

Donnie Nkhoma was floored:

"Thats my rent.This is why I stick to pap and veggies."

Lihlengcobozi exclaimed:

"In one day? Yho."

Online users amazed by family budgets

Many people are also interested in how big families manage. A father of 15 left the internet fascinated by his video of how they budget.

"You guys are rich": Lady spends last R650 on Woolies groceries for mampara week

Briefly News previously reported that a content creator showed people how far R650 can go on groceries at Woolworths. The lady said she was on a tight budget and trying to get through the last week of the month before payday.

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She managed to buy bananas, bread, muffins, several juices, vegetables, and some snacks, to name a few, on her tight budget.

People were definitely impressed and said she got value for her money from Woolies, which is often associated with being pricey.

Source: Briefly News