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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
I'm a single mum-of-4 & found a 5-night caravan holiday for £22 – we had ‘private beach' access & saw seals for free
TAKING your family away on holiday can be expensive - but one savvy single mum shared how she did it for just £22 per person. Charlene Woracker, who has four children, revealed how she found a dream 5 Mum-of-four Charlene Woracker shared how she found a St Ives caravan holiday for £111 for five nights Credit: TikTok/@mummybudgets 5 She raved about St Ives for being affordable and fun for her children Credit: Getty On her She booked a Upon arrival, they set off to eat the famous She shared how her kids had loved exploring a beautiful little church as part of their free sightseeing day. More on family trips Charlene then took her kids to the The mum added: 'It was just us there on our own most of the time. It was like having a private beach.' She pointed out this was ideal for her family as her kids 'struggle with crowds.' Then it was time to see some very furry local residents - a population of seals. Most read in Fabulous Charlene shared: 'The kids really wanted to see the seals, a local told us how we could see them for free in their natural habitat. 'It was only a 15 minute walk up the cliffs and was such an amazing moment when we got to the top.' Hidden gem Scots caravan park with luxury hot tubs that's just five steps from the beach The mum then took her brood to visit mini amusement park there, they loved all the free activities nearby. The only thing she paid for was the Tate Modern, but loved seeing the local St Ives art. Charlene said she loved her bargain trip, and concluded: 'This trip made me appreciate how beautiful the uk is. Cornwall is definitely a hidden gem. 'The van was £111, food shop was £80 and extra expenses £60 so in total for all of us it was £250 going on holiday doesn't have to cost a fortune.' 5 She said she felt like she was abroad thanks to the gorgeous 'secluded' beaches Credit: TikTok/@mummybudgets 5 She also took her kids to see seals for free Credit: Getty 5 She said seeing the local seal population was 'amazing' for her family Credit: Getty CHARLENE'S MONEY TIP Many people were hugely impressed with her purse-friendly family trip, with her video racking up over 1,000 likes. One said: 'The price you paid is such a steal, I need to do my homework more when booking our caravan holidays.' Charlene advised: 'I find it cheaper to book closer to the date you're going away. "I always check prices they are always changing so just look out.' Another added: 'This sounds like a dream! What a lovely few days away!' Why caravan holidays are so underrated CARAVAN park holidays are a British staple. And with the cost of living crisis wreaking havoc on Britain's purses, more of us are turning to them for an affordable break. Josie O'Brien, Senior Digital Writer on Fabulous, weighs in on why she thinks caravan holidays are seriously underrated... WHEN I was a child, my mum used to collect the £9.50 holiday vouchers in The Sun. She'd use them to book a couple of nights away at a caravan park during the school holidays. As an adult, I fully appreciate the convenience of a humble caravan holiday. No faffing about with passports, no luggage limits and no bog-standard hotel breakfast of stale toast and grey eggs. I still love caravan holidays as an adult. In a world of doing everything for the 'gram, a caravan park brings you back to basics. There's no obligation to get dressed up, no stress to fit a million picturesque excursions in one week and I don't find myself flustered in tourist hot spots like abroad. I love going to coastal caravan parks and strolling along the beach parade. My highlight is always fresh mussels, ice-creams and classic pubs to grab an afternoon tipple in. And then, of course, there's the cost. Staying in a caravan is definitely way cheaper than my international trips. With no expensive hotel bills and the ability to cook my own meals, I'm spending hundreds less than I would abroad. I've had some of my best and most relaxing holidays in caravans. Maybe I'll buy my own one day.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
I'm a single mum-of-4 & found a 5-night caravan holiday for £22 – we had ‘private beach' access & saw seals for free
VANTASTIC I'm a single mum-of-4 & found a 5-night caravan holiday for £22 – we had 'private beach' access & saw seals for free Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TAKING your family away on holiday can be expensive - but one savvy single mum shared how she did it for just £22 per person. Charlene Woracker, who has four children, revealed how she found a dream caravan holiday in St Ives for the bargain price. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Mum-of-four Charlene Woracker shared how she found a St Ives caravan holiday for £111 for five nights Credit: TikTok/@mummybudgets 5 She raved about St Ives for being affordable and fun for her children Credit: Getty On her @mummybudgets account, she shared how the trick included her kids playing on a 'private beach', seeing seals and body boarding. She booked a Haven trip during half term which set her back £111, and despite the six-hour drive, it was 'absolutely worth it' when they arrived. Upon arrival, they set off to eat the famous Cornish pasties and explored the gorgeous local town. She shared how her kids had loved exploring a beautiful little church as part of their free sightseeing day. Charlene then took her kids to the beach which was 'completely empty' and felt like they were abroad. The mum added: 'It was just us there on our own most of the time. It was like having a private beach.' She pointed out this was ideal for her family as her kids 'struggle with crowds.' Then it was time to see some very furry local residents - a population of seals. Charlene shared: 'The kids really wanted to see the seals, a local told us how we could see them for free in their natural habitat. 'It was only a 15 minute walk up the cliffs and was such an amazing moment when we got to the top.' Hidden gem Scots caravan park with luxury hot tubs that's just five steps from the beach The mum then took her brood to visit Land's End, and said that although there was a mini amusement park there, they loved all the free activities nearby. The only thing she paid for was the Tate Modern, but loved seeing the local St Ives art. Charlene said she loved her bargain trip, and concluded: 'This trip made me appreciate how beautiful the uk is. Cornwall is definitely a hidden gem. 'The van was £111, food shop was £80 and extra expenses £60 so in total for all of us it was £250 going on holiday doesn't have to cost a fortune.' 5 She said she felt like she was abroad thanks to the gorgeous 'secluded' beaches Credit: TikTok/@mummybudgets 5 She also took her kids to see seals for free Credit: Getty 5 She said seeing the local seal population was 'amazing' for her family Credit: Getty CHARLENE'S MONEY TIP Many people were hugely impressed with her purse-friendly family trip, with her video racking up over 1,000 likes. One said: 'The price you paid is such a steal, I need to do my homework more when booking our caravan holidays.' Charlene advised: 'I find it cheaper to book closer to the date you're going away. "I always check prices they are always changing so just look out.' Another added: 'This sounds like a dream! What a lovely few days away!'
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
I'm a single mum-of-4 & found a 5-night caravan holiday for £22 – we had ‘private beach' access & saw seals for free
TAKING your family away on holiday can be expensive - but one savvy single mum shared how she did it for just £22 per person. Charlene Woracker, who has four children, revealed how she found a dream caravan holiday in St Ives for the bargain price. 5 5 On her @mummybudgets account, she shared how the trick included her kids playing on a 'private beach', seeing seals and body boarding. She booked a Haven trip during half term which set her back £111, and despite the six-hour drive, it was 'absolutely worth it' when they arrived. Upon arrival, they set off to eat the famous Cornish pasties and explored the gorgeous local town. She shared how her kids had loved exploring a beautiful little church as part of their free sightseeing day. Charlene then took her kids to the beach which was 'completely empty' and felt like they were abroad. The mum added: 'It was just us there on our own most of the time. It was like having a private beach.' She pointed out this was ideal for her family as her kids 'struggle with crowds.' Then it was time to see some very furry local residents - a population of seals. Charlene shared: 'The kids really wanted to see the seals, a local told us how we could see them for free in their natural habitat. 'It was only a 15 minute walk up the cliffs and was such an amazing moment when we got to the top.' Hidden gem Scots caravan park with luxury hot tubs that's just five steps from the beach The mum then took her brood to visit Land's End, and said that although there was a mini amusement park there, they loved all the free activities nearby. The only thing she paid for was the Tate Modern, but loved seeing the local St Ives art. Charlene said she loved her bargain trip, and concluded: 'This trip made me appreciate how beautiful the uk is. Cornwall is definitely a hidden gem. 'The van was £111, food shop was £80 and extra expenses £60 so in total for all of us it was £250 going on holiday doesn't have to cost a fortune.' 5 5 5 CHARLENE'S MONEY TIP Many people were hugely impressed with her purse-friendly family trip, with her video racking up over 1,000 likes. One said: 'The price you paid is such a steal, I need to do my homework more when booking our caravan holidays.' Charlene advised: 'I find it cheaper to book closer to the date you're going away. "I always check prices they are always changing so just look out.' Another added: 'This sounds like a dream! What a lovely few days away!' Why caravan holidays are so underrated CARAVAN park holidays are a British staple. And with the cost of living crisis wreaking havoc on Britain's purses, more of us are turning to them for an affordable break. Josie O'Brien, Senior Digital Writer on Fabulous, weighs in on why she thinks caravan holidays are seriously underrated... WHEN I was a child, my mum used to collect the £9.50 holiday vouchers in The Sun. She'd use them to book a couple of nights away at a caravan park during the school holidays. As an adult, I fully appreciate the convenience of a humble caravan holiday. No faffing about with passports, no luggage limits and no bog-standard hotel breakfast of stale toast and grey eggs. I still love caravan holidays as an adult. In a world of doing everything for the 'gram, a caravan park brings you back to basics. There's no obligation to get dressed up, no stress to fit a million picturesque excursions in one week and I don't find myself flustered in tourist hot spots like abroad. I love going to coastal caravan parks and strolling along the beach parade. My highlight is always fresh mussels, ice-creams and classic pubs to grab an afternoon tipple in. And then, of course, there's the cost. Staying in a caravan is definitely way cheaper than my international trips. With no expensive hotel bills and the ability to cook my own meals, I'm spending hundreds less than I would abroad. I've had some of my best and most relaxing holidays in caravans. Maybe I'll buy my own one day.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
I'm a single mother-of-four living on a budget - my big supermarket shop costs £300 but it lasts me a whole YEAR
A mother-of-four has shared her secret for saving thousands of pounds on food and household goods every year. Charlene Woracker, from the UK, took to TikTok to reveal the hack, telling her 29,000 followers that she manages to save shed loads of cash by doing just one stockpile shop a year. The mother, who regularly shares her budgeting tips on social media, shared a list of 31 budget buys she swears by. In the clip, she shared a series of pictures showcasing an array of stockpiled goods 0 including tinned tomatoes, bin bags, cereal and a whole year's worth of toiletries. Charlene said she keeps costs down by doing big shops at the beginning of the year, bulk buying products that are on offer an stowing them away at home. Sharing her impressive yield, the frugal mother said she had spent a whopping £300 on the haul from Sainsbury's. First on the list, Charlene stocked up on multipacks of toilet rolls, with each pack having cost £1.44 using a Nectar card. Next was an armful of multigrain hoops, each costing 85p, and offering 12 servings per box. Penny-pinching Charlene also secured a barrel of bargain dinners with a tray of 20 tins of baked beans. The savvy shopper didn't just stock up on canned goods, but made sure the bathroom and cleaning cupboards would be well supplied, purchasing several Nature Source shower gels on offer at two for £2 as well as Colgate toothpaste for £1, shampoo for 79p, conditioner, hand soap for 59p and panty liners for £1.60. Piling the pantry with plenty of non-perishables, Charlene also stocked up on condiments and seasonings. She also bagged several bags of basmati rice, each priced at £1.79, posh Maldon Sea Salt, a handful of bottles of tomato ketchup for 90p, BBQ sauce for £1.15, and a dozen dinners' worth of spaghetti, each packet coming to just 29p. Charlene maximised her budget by buying very few branded products, including taking home a dozen packets of store-branded pasta which she insisted 'tastes just as good as branded packs of spaghetti'. The mother took home four litres of Greek extra virgin olive oil for just over £30 using her Nectar card. She also filled her pantry shelves with several packets of digestive biscuits for 59p each, real mayonnaise for 99p a jar, Fairtrade light brown soft sugar for £3.50 a kilo, and tinned tomatoes costing £1.88 for a four pack. Making sure she is prepared or any event, Charlene also stocked up on a few cartons of UHT whole milk, should she ever run out and need some in a pinch. Charlene maximised her budget by buying no branded products, including taking home a dozen packs of pasta which she insisted 'tastes just as good as branded packs of spaghetti' She bought unbranded sponges in a pack of six for 65p each, bin liners for £1.25 a pack, Sainsbury's own nappies for £3.59, and cotton wool pads for 99p for 200. At the end of the haul, Charlene said: 'Everything will last three to 12 months. It saves me thousands by shopping like this and brings down my weekly shop to about £50 a week.' The mother regularly posts cash-saving tips to her TikTok page, showing her followers how to prepare cheap meals, plan parties, and even go on holiday with a tight budget. The clip, which has since racked up 257,000 views, attracted attention from hundreds of budget shoppers looking for tips and tricks on saving their pennies. One wrote: 'Love the stockpile, will definitely look at the olive oil! Have you considered a cup over sanitary towels? They last for years so saves money and much better for the environment. And you get the benefits you would from tampons ie. swimming etc but without the health risks.' 'It may sound silly but how do you get started with doing this? I need to do this,' a second said. 'I can completely get behind this. I bulk buy essential items like loo roll/fabric softener and detergent from Costco and it saves me so much money every week/month in my usual food/household shops!', a third commented. Others though, were more sceptical about the benefits of Charlene's alternative shopping methods. 'Curious, what is the benefit of stockpiling opposed to buying weekly/monthly? Surely you're just shelling out loads in one go and have to find somewhere to store it. Do you not spend exactly the same,' one commenter questioned. Answering curious queries, Charlene left one comment explaining that the way she managed to save was by buying in bulk items that were on offer.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
I'm a single mum-of-four - here's how I save money while dining out
Single mum-of-four, Charlene Woracker, has shared the secret to eating out with her children - with only a £10 budget. TikToker mummybudgets, shared her life hack for eating at IKEA's famous cafe - where a kids meal deal will only set you back £1.50. The kids meal includes a choice of main meal, including Ikea's well-loved Swedish meatballs, as well as a choice of fruit and drink. Read more: Major budgeting app used by thousands set to close Read more: Martin Lewis issues crucial advice for savers with £1,000 in the bank Ms Woracker shared her love of dining at Ikea's cafe, as a day out which would not set her back a huge amount of money. The budgeting influencer also shared her top secret for dining at the household-goods retailer's cafe. She said: "Taking your kids out to eat doesn't have to cost a fortune." The mother-of-four detailed the best day to visit the famous cafe was on a Friday. Introduced in February last year, IKEA announced their "Swedish Fridays", for "IKEA family members" across the U.K. Diners can enjoy selected meals including meatballs with mash, fish and chips and salmon fillet with vegetables which are slashed to half of their standard weekly price. Shoppers can expect to spend between £2.45 and £3.95 to enjoy one of IKEA's meals on a Friday. As well as bargain dishes for the adults, a children's pasta with tomato sauce comes in at an unbelievable 45p per portion. Ms Woracker also commended Ikea's free playing area to keep her tots happy. She also expressed her support for IKEA's free wood section, where shoppers can reuse Ikea wood panelling for their own use. The TikToker said: "The only bad part of visiting IKEA is the exit route is through the shop, so I ended up getting a rug."
