We’ve all been there – standing in front of the grocery store shelves, trying to figure out how to make our budget stretch just a little bit further. For some of us, it’s a temporary challenge; for others, it’s a way of life.

But what if your husband demanded that you stick to a $120 grocery budget for your family of five? That’s the situation one mum found herself in, and she took to Facebook to seek advice on whether it was reasonable.

The mum claimed that she did her best to follow this rule but despite only purchasing the "bare minimum", she still couldn’t avoid "overspending".

She wrote: “I got into an argument with my husband about how much we spend on groceries. Our budget is $120 per week with two adults, two kids and one baby."

“I keep overspending but I’m cutting back to the bare minimum. Is he being unrealistic?”.

A mum’s post about how her husband set a weekly budget of $120 for their family sparked a debate among social media users. Credit: Getty Images.​

The debate that ensued was passionate, with hundreds of people arguing that the husband was being unreasonable and sharing their own experiences regarding the recent price increases across essential grocery items.

A number of Facebook users said that they themselves would struggle to make ends meet if they were tasked to feed five people on a meager budget of $120 a week.

One person wrote: “I have two adults, two kids, a cat and dog, and spend $300-$350 a week. It’s ridiculous how much the prices have gone up.”

“You can hardly get the basics for $120,” another argued.

A third chimed in: “Go online to whatever shop you go to. Select all the items and show him [your husband] that he has no clue.”

“Yes, that’s unrealistic. He needs to go shopping with you. $200/week here. Two adults, one teen, one child,” another shared.

Others said that the mum should challenge her husband to do the grocery shopping with the budget himself.

One comment read: “I would send him to do it for a few weeks with $120 cash and he is in charge of all food for those weeks.”

“That’s so not achievable if you want to have a nutrient-rich diet for all of you, let alone for the kiddies, plus then cleaning and hygiene products,” another said.

A number of people suggested letting her husband do the grocery shopping to understand that the budget is not enough. Credit: Getty Images.​

One woman who claimed to be living by herself said that her weekly budget is also $120.

“I spend $120 a week and I live alone. Your husband has no idea. Get him to do the shopping on a Saturday and you do mowing the lawns,” she wrote.

One mum said that $120 was only enough to feed her family for two days, while another said that it would be a proud accomplishment if she managed to make $120 last a week.

Meanwhile, the mum addressed the allegations that she and her husband are in a financially abusive relationship, saying that they were in a healthy relationship and were simply working out how to budget better.

“Just to be clear he isn’t being abusive (I’ve been in a financially abusive relationship before) we need a budget to save for a house but disagree about the division of money,” she wrote in a comment.

The mum also disagreed with other people who advised her to cut back on food, saying that they should consider spending less on going out and buying gifts.

“He needs to be strict and I agree we need to be smart about how we use money but I don’t think food is the place to cut back,” she quipped.

What are your thoughts on this? Is $120 a reasonable weekly budget for a family of five? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

[Singomate]

Is it possible to feed a family of five on a weekly budget of $120? Social media debates​

We’ve all been there – standing in front of the grocery store shelves, trying to figure out how to make our budget stretch just a little bit further. For some of us, it’s a temporary challenge; for others, it’s a way of life.

But what if your husband demanded that you stick to a $120 grocery budget for your family of five? That’s the situation one mum found herself in, and she took to Facebook to seek advice on whether it was reasonable.

The mum claimed that she did her best to follow this rule but despite only purchasing the "bare minimum", she still couldn’t avoid "overspending".

She wrote: “I got into an argument with my husband about how much we spend on groceries. Our budget is $120 per week with two adults, two kids and one baby."

“I keep overspending but I’m cutting back to the bare minimum. Is he being unrealistic?”.

A mum’s post about how her husband set a weekly budget of $120 for their family sparked a debate among social media users. Credit: Getty Images.​

The debate that ensued was passionate, with hundreds of people arguing that the husband was being unreasonable and sharing their own experiences regarding the recent price increases across essential grocery items.

A number of Facebook users said that they themselves would struggle to make ends meet if they were tasked to feed five people on a meager budget of $120 a week.

One person wrote: “I have two adults, two kids, a cat and dog, and spend $300-$350 a week. It’s ridiculous how much the prices have gone up.”

“You can hardly get the basics for $120,” another argued.

A third chimed in: “Go online to whatever shop you go to. Select all the items and show him [your husband] that he has no clue.”

“Yes, that’s unrealistic. He needs to go shopping with you. $200/week here. Two adults, one teen, one child,” another shared.

Others said that the mum should challenge her husband to do the grocery shopping with the budget himself.

One comment read: “I would send him to do it for a few weeks with $120 cash and he is in charge of all food for those weeks.”

“That’s so not achievable if you want to have a nutrient-rich diet for all of you, let alone for the kiddies, plus then cleaning and hygiene products,” another said.

A number of people suggested letting her husband do the grocery shopping to understand that the budget is not enough. Credit: Getty Images.​

One woman who claimed to be living by herself said that her weekly budget is also $120.

“I spend $120 a week and I live alone. Your husband has no idea. Get him to do the shopping on a Saturday and you do mowing the lawns,” she wrote.

One mum said that $120 was only enough to feed her family for two days, while another said that it would be a proud accomplishment if she managed to make $120 last a week.

Meanwhile, the mum addressed the allegations that she and her husband are in a financially abusive relationship, saying that they were in a healthy relationship and were simply working out how to budget better.

“Just to be clear he isn’t being abusive (I’ve been in a financially abusive relationship before) we need a budget to save for a house but disagree about the division of money,” she wrote in a comment.

The mum also disagreed with other people who advised her to cut back on food, saying that they should consider spending less on going out and buying gifts.

“He needs to be strict and I agree we need to be smart about how we use money but I don’t think food is the place to cut back,” she quipped.

What are your thoughts on this? Is $120 a reasonable weekly budget for a family of five? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

I don't care what spin you put on it,it's totally unreasonable to expect to be able to achieve this outcome. As has been said him go out and try, then I can see you and hubby sitting down and working thru this problem

 

[Ricci]

I remember back in the day Hubby and I sitting down to budget and deciding that we could no longer feed our family of 4 on $30 a week and would have to up it to at least $35 but $40 would be better!! I feel this lady's pain, $120 goes nowhere these days, I live alone and most weeks spend $70-$80 and maybe once a month or so $120 when I have to include cleaning/shower products.

 

[Pat T]

Is it possible to feed a family of five on a weekly budget of $120? Social media debates​

We’ve all been there – standing in front of the grocery store shelves, trying to figure out how to make our budget stretch just a little bit further. For some of us, it’s a temporary challenge; for others, it’s a way of life.

But what if your husband demanded that you stick to a $120 grocery budget for your family of five? That’s the situation one mum found herself in, and she took to Facebook to seek advice on whether it was reasonable.

The mum claimed that she did her best to follow this rule but despite only purchasing the "bare minimum", she still couldn’t avoid "overspending".

She wrote: “I got into an argument with my husband about how much we spend on groceries. Our budget is $120 per week with two adults, two kids and one baby."

“I keep overspending but I’m cutting back to the bare minimum. Is he being unrealistic?”.

A mum’s post about how her husband set a weekly budget of $120 for their family sparked a debate among social media users. Credit: Getty Images.​

The debate that ensued was passionate, with hundreds of people arguing that the husband was being unreasonable and sharing their own experiences regarding the recent price increases across essential grocery items.

A number of Facebook users said that they themselves would struggle to make ends meet if they were tasked to feed five people on a meager budget of $120 a week.

One person wrote: “I have two adults, two kids, a cat and dog, and spend $300-$350 a week. It’s ridiculous how much the prices have gone up.”

“You can hardly get the basics for $120,” another argued.

A third chimed in: “Go online to whatever shop you go to. Select all the items and show him [your husband] that he has no clue.”

“Yes, that’s unrealistic. He needs to go shopping with you. $200/week here. Two adults, one teen, one child,” another shared.

Others said that the mum should challenge her husband to do the grocery shopping with the budget himself.

One comment read: “I would send him to do it for a few weeks with $120 cash and he is in charge of all food for those weeks.”

“That’s so not achievable if you want to have a nutrient-rich diet for all of you, let alone for the kiddies, plus then cleaning and hygiene products,” another said.

A number of people suggested letting her husband do the grocery shopping to understand that the budget is not enough. Credit: Getty Images.​

One woman who claimed to be living by herself said that her weekly budget is also $120.

“I spend $120 a week and I live alone. Your husband has no idea. Get him to do the shopping on a Saturday and you do mowing the lawns,” she wrote.

One mum said that $120 was only enough to feed her family for two days, while another said that it would be a proud accomplishment if she managed to make $120 last a week.

Meanwhile, the mum addressed the allegations that she and her husband are in a financially abusive relationship, saying that they were in a healthy relationship and were simply working out how to budget better.

“Just to be clear he isn’t being abusive (I’ve been in a financially abusive relationship before) we need a budget to save for a house but disagree about the division of money,” she wrote in a comment.

The mum also disagreed with other people who advised her to cut back on food, saying that they should consider spending less on going out and buying gifts.

“He needs to be strict and I agree we need to be smart about how we use money but I don’t think food is the place to cut back,” she quipped.

What are your thoughts on this? Is $120 a reasonable weekly budget for a family of five? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Back in the 50s my dad complained that Mum spent too much on groceries. She gave him a list of necessities and sent him to get it. He came home next pay day with an unopened packet, put it on the table and said, Do the best you can. They were married for 68 years.

 

[rayd]

I live alone with 2 Shih Tzu babies, this guy is a sandwich short of lunch. I find it almost impossible to feed myself and cover the basics of hygiene products and Jemima and Jedd on $120 per week. That includes most meals being with mince(hasn't that gone up?) and sausage. I cook for the babies and id they don't want to eat my cooking I do. Best idea as previously stated, take his wallet from him, give him the basic list required and $120 and ask him to collect it from the supermarket. Expect him to come home frazzled, disoriented and hopefully contrite. Good luck with that.

 

[Ellabella]

Get him to do the shopping

 

[Joy Brown]

Send him to do the shopping. If what he brings home is not enough for the five, feed the kids & yourself first &;if any left over its his. Or give him a list & ensure he sticks to it.
I am single & spend that amount regularly.

 

[Craftingnonna]

Why do I feel that there is more to this story. So let’s analyse this story.
Is the sudden change in the husband a recent one or has he always had this attitude? I must admit a budget of $120 is low , I think it could be done, naturally you would have to plan your menus carefully, cut down on filling the trolley with junk food for the kids, or fancy toiletries.
Let’s start with the fancy toiletries, I get so mad when I see fancy hand wash in bath rooms where a pack of 5 bars of hand soap can cost as little as $4 and can be used in the bath or shower as well.( depending where you shop) and last alot longer, don’t buy stain removers. We buy the cheap dishwashing liquid cast $2 not only is it good for washing dishes it’s a great stain remover, I put some liquid on the stains and give them a scrub with a nail brush and straight into the machine and cut down on your soap powder by adding 1 cup of dishwashing liquid to your wash (note we don’t own a dish washer never have even when the 5 children were home)
The cheaper cuts of meat make handy and tasty meal, chicken can be bought at a very reasonable price, my husband and I first check out the prices at the chicken shop before going into the supermarket and compare prices, and buy where its cheapest. Fruit and vegetables prices are high, buying frozen vegetables is ok or when f & v are cheap buy them and freeze them your self or dehydrate them.
And don’t forget some of the other tricks to shopping, shops on a full stomach and ALWAYS make a shopping list, invest in a freezer and start Filling the pantry with canned goods, pastas and rice, flour.
Phew that all I have to say I think!

 

[Vertho]

Is it possible to feed a family of five on a weekly budget of $120? Social media debates​

We’ve all been there – standing in front of the grocery store shelves, trying to figure out how to make our budget stretch just a little bit further. For some of us, it’s a temporary challenge; for others, it’s a way of life.

But what if your husband demanded that you stick to a $120 grocery budget for your family of five? That’s the situation one mum found herself in, and she took to Facebook to seek advice on whether it was reasonable.

The mum claimed that she did her best to follow this rule but despite only purchasing the "bare minimum", she still couldn’t avoid "overspending".

She wrote: “I got into an argument with my husband about how much we spend on groceries. Our budget is $120 per week with two adults, two kids and one baby."

“I keep overspending but I’m cutting back to the bare minimum. Is he being unrealistic?”.

A mum’s post about how her husband set a weekly budget of $120 for their family sparked a debate among social media users. Credit: Getty Images.​

The debate that ensued was passionate, with hundreds of people arguing that the husband was being unreasonable and sharing their own experiences regarding the recent price increases across essential grocery items.

A number of Facebook users said that they themselves would struggle to make ends meet if they were tasked to feed five people on a meager budget of $120 a week.

One person wrote: “I have two adults, two kids, a cat and dog, and spend $300-$350 a week. It’s ridiculous how much the prices have gone up.”

“You can hardly get the basics for $120,” another argued.

A third chimed in: “Go online to whatever shop you go to. Select all the items and show him [your husband] that he has no clue.”

“Yes, that’s unrealistic. He needs to go shopping with you. $200/week here. Two adults, one teen, one child,” another shared.

Others said that the mum should challenge her husband to do the grocery shopping with the budget himself.

One comment read: “I would send him to do it for a few weeks with $120 cash and he is in charge of all food for those weeks.”

“That’s so not achievable if you want to have a nutrient-rich diet for all of you, let alone for the kiddies, plus then cleaning and hygiene products,” another said.

A number of people suggested letting her husband do the grocery shopping to understand that the budget is not enough. Credit: Getty Images.​

One woman who claimed to be living by herself said that her weekly budget is also $120.

“I spend $120 a week and I live alone. Your husband has no idea. Get him to do the shopping on a Saturday and you do mowing the lawns,” she wrote.

One mum said that $120 was only enough to feed her family for two days, while another said that it would be a proud accomplishment if she managed to make $120 last a week.

Meanwhile, the mum addressed the allegations that she and her husband are in a financially abusive relationship, saying that they were in a healthy relationship and were simply working out how to budget better.

“Just to be clear he isn’t being abusive (I’ve been in a financially abusive relationship before) we need a budget to save for a house but disagree about the division of money,” she wrote in a comment.

The mum also disagreed with other people who advised her to cut back on food, saying that they should consider spending less on going out and buying gifts.

“He needs to be strict and I agree we need to be smart about how we use money but I don’t think food is the place to cut back,” she quipped.

What are your thoughts on this? Is $120 a reasonable weekly budget for a family of five? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

What he is asking in today's climate of ever-expanding prices, I know it is hard, and yes, a budget is a wise move to make if you are trying to save. Instead of getting into a few rounds of arguments and fights, why not suggest he plant a veggie garden since he does the gardens, that way you will save a mass amount on your grocery bill. Plant some fruit trees also and "Bingo" problem solved. $120 a week would be attainable if you are sensible about your meat purchases. Mind you, there certainly won't be any special treats or gourmet dinners, but you will be fed. I remember what my parents used to say about the war years when there were NO supplies reaching Britain due to the supply ships being bombed. Winston Churchill told everyone to dig up every bit of garden ground and to plant vegetables, which is what managed to keep the country alive. It is time we all considered the possibility of cutting down on costs by doing the same. I wish I could, but my body has too many problems to go digging up the garden. When we moved to Australia, I remember that no matter where we lived, my father always had a large vegetable garden. He passed away aged ninety-one. Unfortunately, we live in a high throwaway society and packed foods and constantly changing fashions are not conducive to encouraging people to 'make do' anymore. Both my sister and I love thrift shops because people toss away brand-new clothing, plus we both were taught to cook, bake knit, and sew by our mother. Modern technology is incredible, but I also feel that it has taken away the unifying glue of a family togetherness.

 

[Yvonne C.]

Thirty years ago my budget for 2 adults and 2 kids was $200 a week so I think she must be a marvellous wife and mother to buy enough for a week on only $120! Give him the shopping list and $120 and see what he comes home with! (perhaps request that he does all the meals for that week as well?)

 

[weezza]

Is it possible to feed a family of five on a weekly budget of $120? Social media debates​

We’ve all been there – standing in front of the grocery store shelves, trying to figure out how to make our budget stretch just a little bit further. For some of us, it’s a temporary challenge; for others, it’s a way of life.

But what if your husband demanded that you stick to a $120 grocery budget for your family of five? That’s the situation one mum found herself in, and she took to Facebook to seek advice on whether it was reasonable.

The mum claimed that she did her best to follow this rule but despite only purchasing the "bare minimum", she still couldn’t avoid "overspending".

She wrote: “I got into an argument with my husband about how much we spend on groceries. Our budget is $120 per week with two adults, two kids and one baby."

“I keep overspending but I’m cutting back to the bare minimum. Is he being unrealistic?”.

A mum’s post about how her husband set a weekly budget of $120 for their family sparked a debate among social media users. Credit: Getty Images.​

The debate that ensued was passionate, with hundreds of people arguing that the husband was being unreasonable and sharing their own experiences regarding the recent price increases across essential grocery items.

A number of Facebook users said that they themselves would struggle to make ends meet if they were tasked to feed five people on a meager budget of $120 a week.

One person wrote: “I have two adults, two kids, a cat and dog, and spend $300-$350 a week. It’s ridiculous how much the prices have gone up.”

“You can hardly get the basics for $120,” another argued.

A third chimed in: “Go online to whatever shop you go to. Select all the items and show him [your husband] that he has no clue.”

“Yes, that’s unrealistic. He needs to go shopping with you. $200/week here. Two adults, one teen, one child,” another shared.

Others said that the mum should challenge her husband to do the grocery shopping with the budget himself.

One comment read: “I would send him to do it for a few weeks with $120 cash and he is in charge of all food for those weeks.”

“That’s so not achievable if you want to have a nutrient-rich diet for all of you, let alone for the kiddies, plus then cleaning and hygiene products,” another said.

A number of people suggested letting her husband do the grocery shopping to understand that the budget is not enough. Credit: Getty Images.​

One woman who claimed to be living by herself said that her weekly budget is also $120.

“I spend $120 a week and I live alone. Your husband has no idea. Get him to do the shopping on a Saturday and you do mowing the lawns,” she wrote.

One mum said that $120 was only enough to feed her family for two days, while another said that it would be a proud accomplishment if she managed to make $120 last a week.

Meanwhile, the mum addressed the allegations that she and her husband are in a financially abusive relationship, saying that they were in a healthy relationship and were simply working out how to budget better.

“Just to be clear he isn’t being abusive (I’ve been in a financially abusive relationship before) we need a budget to save for a house but disagree about the division of money,” she wrote in a comment.

The mum also disagreed with other people who advised her to cut back on food, saying that they should consider spending less on going out and buying gifts.

“He needs to be strict and I agree we need to be smart about how we use money but I don’t think food is the place to cut back,” she quipped.

What are your thoughts on this? Is $120 a reasonable weekly budget for a family of five? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

[weezza]

This man is not only ridiculously unreasonable, he is a control freak. No one can feed a family that size for $120.

 

[Ricci]

Thirty years ago my budget for 2 adults and 2 kids was $200 a week so I think she must be a marvellous wife and mother to buy enough for a week on only $120! Give him the shopping list and $120 and see what he comes home with! (perhaps request that he does all the meals for that week as well?)

Wow! What were you buying at that time that cost so much? My weekly budget 30 years ago for a family of 4 was $50 from memory (I know it was $35 p/w some 35 years ago).

 

[Thecheesequeen]

Thirty years ago my budget for 2 adults and 2 kids was $200 a week so I think she must be a marvellous wife and mother to buy enough for a week on only $120! Give him the shopping list and $120 and see what he comes home with! (perhaps request that he does all the meals for that week as well?)

Thirty years ago my budget for two adults and four teenagers was $80! What on earth were you buying that cost $200 that long ago?

 

[margie]

see if he can do it with 120 dollars i bet he can't arsehole marg

 

[Sloopy]

It is possible, but without supplementing purchases with home-grown produce, it would not be a healthy long-term diet. I agree, send him out to do the shopping himself.

 

[Macarj]

Is it possible to feed a family of five on a weekly budget of $120? Social media debates​

We’ve all been there – standing in front of the grocery store shelves, trying to figure out how to make our budget stretch just a little bit further. For some of us, it’s a temporary challenge; for others, it’s a way of life.

But what if your husband demanded that you stick to a $120 grocery budget for your family of five? That’s the situation one mum found herself in, and she took to Facebook to seek advice on whether it was reasonable.

The mum claimed that she did her best to follow this rule but despite only purchasing the "bare minimum", she still couldn’t avoid "overspending".

She wrote: “I got into an argument with my husband about how much we spend on groceries. Our budget is $120 per week with two adults, two kids and one baby."

“I keep overspending but I’m cutting back to the bare minimum. Is he being unrealistic?”.

A mum’s post about how her husband set a weekly budget of $120 for their family sparked a debate among social media users. Credit: Getty Images.​

The debate that ensued was passionate, with hundreds of people arguing that the husband was being unreasonable and sharing their own experiences regarding the recent price increases across essential grocery items.

A number of Facebook users said that they themselves would struggle to make ends meet if they were tasked to feed five people on a meager budget of $120 a week.

One person wrote: “I have two adults, two kids, a cat and dog, and spend $300-$350 a week. It’s ridiculous how much the prices have gone up.”

“You can hardly get the basics for $120,” another argued.

A third chimed in: “Go online to whatever shop you go to. Select all the items and show him [your husband] that he has no clue.”

“Yes, that’s unrealistic. He needs to go shopping with you. $200/week here. Two adults, one teen, one child,” another shared.

Others said that the mum should challenge her husband to do the grocery shopping with the budget himself.

One comment read: “I would send him to do it for a few weeks with $120 cash and he is in charge of all food for those weeks.”

“That’s so not achievable if you want to have a nutrient-rich diet for all of you, let alone for the kiddies, plus then cleaning and hygiene products,” another said.

A number of people suggested letting her husband do the grocery shopping to understand that the budget is not enough. Credit: Getty Images.​

One woman who claimed to be living by herself said that her weekly budget is also $120.

“I spend $120 a week and I live alone. Your husband has no idea. Get him to do the shopping on a Saturday and you do mowing the lawns,” she wrote.

One mum said that $120 was only enough to feed her family for two days, while another said that it would be a proud accomplishment if she managed to make $120 last a week.

Meanwhile, the mum addressed the allegations that she and her husband are in a financially abusive relationship, saying that they were in a healthy relationship and were simply working out how to budget better.

“Just to be clear he isn’t being abusive (I’ve been in a financially abusive relationship before) we need a budget to save for a house but disagree about the division of money,” she wrote in a comment.

The mum also disagreed with other people who advised her to cut back on food, saying that they should consider spending less on going out and buying gifts.

“He needs to be strict and I agree we need to be smart about how we use money but I don’t think food is the place to cut back,” she quipped.

What are your thoughts on this? Is $120 a reasonable weekly budget for a family of five? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

[Macarj]

Get him to do the shopping

I totally agree I do the grocery shopping for me and my wife only and I spend $200 a week

 

[lozat54]

Is it possible to feed a family of five on a weekly budget of $120? Social media debates​

We’ve all been there – standing in front of the grocery store shelves, trying to figure out how to make our budget stretch just a little bit further. For some of us, it’s a temporary challenge; for others, it’s a way of life.

But what if your husband demanded that you stick to a $120 grocery budget for your family of five? That’s the situation one mum found herself in, and she took to Facebook to seek advice on whether it was reasonable.

The mum claimed that she did her best to follow this rule but despite only purchasing the "bare minimum", she still couldn’t avoid "overspending".

She wrote: “I got into an argument with my husband about how much we spend on groceries. Our budget is $120 per week with two adults, two kids and one baby."

“I keep overspending but I’m cutting back to the bare minimum. Is he being unrealistic?”.

A mum’s post about how her husband set a weekly budget of $120 for their family sparked a debate among social media users. Credit: Getty Images.​

The debate that ensued was passionate, with hundreds of people arguing that the husband was being unreasonable and sharing their own experiences regarding the recent price increases across essential grocery items.

A number of Facebook users said that they themselves would struggle to make ends meet if they were tasked to feed five people on a meager budget of $120 a week.

One person wrote: “I have two adults, two kids, a cat and dog, and spend $300-$350 a week. It’s ridiculous how much the prices have gone up.”

“You can hardly get the basics for $120,” another argued.

A third chimed in: “Go online to whatever shop you go to. Select all the items and show him [your husband] that he has no clue.”

“Yes, that’s unrealistic. He needs to go shopping with you. $200/week here. Two adults, one teen, one child,” another shared.

Others said that the mum should challenge her husband to do the grocery shopping with the budget himself.

One comment read: “I would send him to do it for a few weeks with $120 cash and he is in charge of all food for those weeks.”

“That’s so not achievable if you want to have a nutrient-rich diet for all of you, let alone for the kiddies, plus then cleaning and hygiene products,” another said.

A number of people suggested letting her husband do the grocery shopping to understand that the budget is not enough. Credit: Getty Images.​

One woman who claimed to be living by herself said that her weekly budget is also $120.

“I spend $120 a week and I live alone. Your husband has no idea. Get him to do the shopping on a Saturday and you do mowing the lawns,” she wrote.

One mum said that $120 was only enough to feed her family for two days, while another said that it would be a proud accomplishment if she managed to make $120 last a week.

Meanwhile, the mum addressed the allegations that she and her husband are in a financially abusive relationship, saying that they were in a healthy relationship and were simply working out how to budget better.

“Just to be clear he isn’t being abusive (I’ve been in a financially abusive relationship before) we need a budget to save for a house but disagree about the division of money,” she wrote in a comment.

The mum also disagreed with other people who advised her to cut back on food, saying that they should consider spending less on going out and buying gifts.

“He needs to be strict and I agree we need to be smart about how we use money but I don’t think food is the place to cut back,” she quipped.

What are your thoughts on this? Is $120 a reasonable weekly budget for a family of five? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Let him do the shopping & cook for the family then if he thinks he can do better!!

 

[helenstubbs]

Not if you are buying nutritious food.