My Grocery Bill Thinks It’s Beyoncé on a Friday

💸 My Grocery Bill Thinks It’s Beyoncé

I went to Tesco for “just a few things” and left with a receipt that looked like a concert ticket. Inflation is at 3.8% in the UK, and food prices alone jumped 5.1% this year. My grapes now cost more than my dignity.

I didn’t buy caviar. I bought oat milk and sadness.

🥦 Why Is Broccoli Acting Brand New?

Everything basic is suddenly bougie. Bread? £3. Eggs? £4. My bank account? Crying in the corner.

Even the self-checkout machine judged me. It beeped like, “You sure you can afford that, babe?”

🍚 How to Fight Back (Without Eating Plain Rice)

• Swap smart: Frozen veg is your new bestie. It’s cheaper, lasts longer, and doesn’t judge you.
• Plan like a rebel: Make a list. Stick to it. Ignore the snack aisle unless it’s an emergency (emergencies include PMS and existential dread).
• Cook once, eat twice: Leftovers are not failure. They’re strategy.
• Say no to shame: If you need to buy the off-brand cereal, do it. You’re still fabulous.

🧠 Real Talk

You’re not bad with money. You’re surviving a system that makes basic living feel like luxury shopping.

So don’t beat yourself up. Beat the system — with frozen peas and fierce energy.

Happy Friday. May your groceries be affordable and your receipts short.