HOW I SPEND ONLY £15 A WEEK ON GROCERIES AS A STUDENT LIVING IN LONDON || a food shop & my meal plan

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2 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone, welcome back/to my channel!
I really hope this video is somewhat useful to any students out there - where I show you guys how I manage to spend only £15 a week on food. I take you guys around Morrisons with me, fill my cupboards, fridge and freezer and then show you how I turn all of those groceries into a two week meal plan.
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XOXO Jaylan

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@HoudalothAli 2 жыл бұрын

LIDL, own brand foods. Also freeze your vegetables so they don't go to waste. Bread can also be frozen and defrosted.

@itsjxylxn 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been to Lidl before - some food is cheaper than Morrisons and some is more expensive so it averages out. Plus, there’s more variety as a vegetarian. I freeze my bread too once my freezer has more space.

@KristinaMorrison 2 жыл бұрын

This is so incredibly helpful! I am moving to London from the US for uni and I can't express how inexpensive food is in London compared to the US. My food shop for two weeks costs $300 which is £239 and is pretty much the amount you purchased, so I was honestly shocked when I first heard how inexpensive food was in the UK I think I almost passed out from excitement. London is basically the exact same price as any other city in the United States once it all is added up though with rent, bills, food, etc, so it's just a penny here and a penny there or pence I mean. lol Thank you for such a helpful video!

@itsjxylxn 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow - it’s so great to hear the video genuinely helped you! I can’t believe how expensive your food shop is in America - I hope you’re able to cut down a lot when you move to London.

@tracysimpkin5347 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! You taking a suitcase to Morrisons is adorable. Love that your neat issues spill into how you pack your shopping 🤣 Well done Jaylan - great budgeting and planning x

@itsjxylxn 2 жыл бұрын

Adorable and efficient! Thank you very much :) x

@amyrosehall Жыл бұрын

moving to uni in two weeks, this is so helpful, thank you!! x

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

Awhh I’m so glad! Thank you so much :))

@serotonin14 8 ай бұрын

As an international student I'm really struggling with what to buy and where to buy and what to make right now. This video was really helpful. Many thanks ❤

@itsjxylxn 8 ай бұрын

I’m so so happy I could help!! Thank you so much 🩷

@mariadocarmo6933 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video! I'm moving to uni in two weeks and am preparing everything 😄

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I wish you the best of luck :)

@jcdom3841 3 ай бұрын

Hey, this is a great video! Thank you! Seeing more food shopping videos and meal plans, portion size etc would be helpful. Cant get my bill under £40 at the moment! :/

@itsjxylxn 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I’ll definitely do a follow up video soon :)

@hillarykrofchak2489 5 ай бұрын

This is just showing me how expensive food is in Canada wow,,, great video! I gotta move to the UK 😅

@itsjxylxn 4 ай бұрын

Haha! Thank you so much :)

@kal5157 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your vlogs, very helpful with no exaggerations. Btw can you tell me what app do you use for writing your notes?

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - that means a lot to me! I use an app/website called notion :)

@aprianiduka6175 Жыл бұрын

OMG!! thank you so much, this video is so helpful for me and may i know what the app you use to making your weekly meal plan?

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

Awhhh awesome!! I’m so happy I could help 😊 I used an app / website called ‘Notion’

@jazzmp4 Жыл бұрын

Im a college student and my parents are away so I've had to figure out how to do meal prep and grocery shopping! This video was super helpful so thank you! Just some questions: what app or website are you using to organise everything? And why do you go to Morrisons specifically over other supermarkets?

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! I’m so happy this video was helpful. I used an app/website called Notion and in terms of using Morrisons - it’s the closest affordable supermarket to where I live and also it’s something that I’m used to as my family shop there for affordability and accessibility to vegetarian alternatives :)

@jazzmp4 Жыл бұрын

@@itsjxylxn Thanks for the reply! I'm checking out the website. Also subscribed :)

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

@@jazzmp4 No worries! It can be a bit complicated at first / difficult to know where to start so definitely check out some KZfaq videos on ways to use notion or stick with the templates they provide at first! Thank you so much for subscribing :)

@Ash_lee133 Жыл бұрын

What is the app/program called that you do all your planning etc on? I’ve never needed anything more! X

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

It’s called Notion! It can be a bit confusing at first so definitely watch some tutorials to make it all pretty. It’s a life saver!!

@Xspyro_ 9 ай бұрын

what are you using for the weekly shopping list and meal plan on?

@itsjxylxn 9 ай бұрын

This website / app called Notion!

@Martin.chapman 4 күн бұрын

I've been doing this for about a month now got louds of meat and stuff with bits saved each four night 😂

@styleprism_anupriya 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really helpful video indeed! Thank your bf for suggesting this!

@itsjxylxn 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy that it helped! I’ll thank him :)

@exxarts_ Жыл бұрын

Quick question how do you separate food in the kitchen or live with your student accommodation mates? Do they take or touch your stuff without asking?

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

In the kitchen everyone has their own designated cupboard space and their own shelf in the fridge so no one mixes up their food with anyone else’s or their kitchen stuff with anyone else’s. I had an issue with a flatmate (I didn’t know who) randomly moving my stuff. I sent a message in the group chat and it stopped. I also had to label my milk once as someone had used it because they got confused with their own (because milk sits in the side doors that everyone puts stuff in). It really depends on your flatmates more than anything. I’ve not heard of any issues with any of my friends in other flats - as long as you wash and put your stuff away and put it away in your own space, you should be okay!

@Tamara-gl5vk 9 ай бұрын

We always have popcorn for movienight.

@itsjxylxn 9 ай бұрын

Awh that’s a nice idea!

@odarahanthony9194 8 ай бұрын

Very impressive 👌👍👏

@itsjxylxn 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@rosedavis6549 11 ай бұрын

What computer app do you use for your weekly meal plan?

@itsjxylxn 11 ай бұрын

It’s called ‘Notion’ - it’s a website / app

@Jennacka Жыл бұрын

I wish I could buy all of that in Canada for just 15 pounds = $22 its so annoying. $22 will take me through half a week cause everything is so expensive.

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

Oh wow - that difference is crazy! I feel your frustration!

@gemmaaa2781 Жыл бұрын

we have much lower salaries in the UK though so that's why our food is 'cheaper'

@Xelenteontae_ 5 ай бұрын

Buy off branded food

@sachalevy6228 2 ай бұрын

idk how im doing . I only eat pasta and sauce but I still have no money left after. I tried to cook carbonara but it cost me 15£

@itsjxylxn 2 ай бұрын

What’s your weekly budget?

@sachalevy6228 Ай бұрын

@@itsjxylxn maybe around 25-30 max

@daviddaviedavidson Жыл бұрын

I know, 30 pounds sounds expensive 😂 good joke 😅

@Sumabrero 2 жыл бұрын

Nice maths 3+2

@itsjxylxn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you😏 quick maths

@makennasandidge4645 Ай бұрын

“i know thirty pounds sounds expensive but…” jesus living in southern california i cannot imagine ever getting to grocery shop for this little and being able to feed myself for more than a week max

@itsjxylxn 19 күн бұрын

It is crazy how different everywhere is and what’s considered inexpensive and expensive… since I’ve made this video and the cost of living prices have risen I would say now that £30 is amazing!😂

@Tamara-gl5vk 9 ай бұрын

What do you eat for breakfast?

@itsjxylxn 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes I have weetabix, anything on toast (including avocados, toast spreads, beans etc), croissants or bagels

@Xelenteontae_ 5 ай бұрын

@@itsjxylxnWhere do you get the Pasteries from?

@itsjxylxn 5 ай бұрын

@@Xelenteontae_ Morrisons :)

@exxarts_ Жыл бұрын

Do you really have to add that you have a bf

@itsjxylxn Жыл бұрын

Yes. He suggested the video idea so I wanted to give full credit to him