£40 for 10 Days: The Challenge of Living on a Budget

• April 23, 2025 by Sailing Melody |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:29:42
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Life is tough for so many of us right now. With the cost of living continuing to rise to eye-watering levels, many families—ours included—are having to rethink how we spend, save, and make do with less. But that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy life, smile through the challenges, and find creative ways to thrive.

In this episode, we're exploring what it really means to live with less—not just as a cost-cutting exercise, but as a chance to reconnect with the simple things that bring joy. Melissa takes on a challenge: to buy 10 days’ worth of food and supplies for just £40. It's a tight budget, and the pressure is on… Can she pull it off without compromising on nutrition, taste, or the little comforts that make life enjoyable?

Whether you're doing something similar yourself or just here for the journey, we hope this episode brings you a smile, a spark of inspiration, and a reminder that you're not alone. We're all finding our way through this, and there's strength in sharing the ride.

Thanks for being here with us. ❤️


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Sailing Melody

Sailing Melody is the official YouTube channel for the Bennington Family and our sailing adventures. We are now well on our way to becoming a full time live-aboard family. We started with a little 24ft Snapdragon bilge keel, and then moved up to a 28ft Great Dane long keel yacht. Now though we're working on MELODY, our 38ft Steel Pilothouse Cutter. We're working hard to get her ready to go back in the water but as you'll see there's a lot of work to do. Join us on our epic journey restoring this beautiful boat to her former glory and then come with us as we set off around the world.

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