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feeding a family of 5

can anyone give me a rough idea about how much i should be spending on food for us the kids are 13,12 and 10 so always hungry a rough estimate would help as i seem to be spending more and more also some meal ideas would be great or just a pointer in the right thread direction
many thanks

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  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    Have a variety of quick "fillers" like home made pancakes or drop scones.

    Cakes can be made in 5 minutes in the microwave.
    There was a thread on this not long ago and I am sure someone will be able to point you towards it as it had some really good and cheap ideas.
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