I’m a child benefit mother and like to spend my money on Primark transportation
A mum has revealed how she manages to give her child a brand new wardrobe on her monthly Universal Credit budget.
Jessica took to her TikTok page to share her shopping, which included several tracksuits, pajamas, bodysuits and sweaters.
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The mother, known as ‘jessicaandvinnie’ on social media she managed to get the bargain shopping spree while she was at her local Primark.
She captioned the video: “Primark has really stepped it up this month.”
Jessica, who bought clothes in sizes 18-24 months, first started by showing off a pair of black combat trousers she bought for £8.
The mother-of-two then showed the camera an off-white tracksuit and a lime green tracksuit, both priced at £6.
She also managed to get her hands on a beige fleece tracksuit and a maroon tracksuit, both for £7.
Next There were gray and black trucker suit trousers for £4, a cream teddy bear themed dressing gown and pajamas for £13, and a star fleece onesie for £6.
Jessica’s haul also included a striped knit sweater, a pack of bodysuits and a pack of sleepsuits.
The video of her trek gained a lot of traction as thousands of people ‘liked’ it.
Others rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts.
Many commented on how much money she receives in benefits.
Commenting on the topic of Universal Credit, one person wrote: “I only get £25 child benefit every week.”
To which another TikTok user replied: “It would be £100 a month instead of £25 a week.”
The original commenter then added: “Ah ok thanks, I don’t get much money to live on alone so I’ll stick with the weekly lol.”
But Jessica took to the comments section and clarified: “I get £180 but I have two children.”
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Other TikTok users complimented Jessica on her parenting.
One wrote: “As a mother it is true Nice to see how another mother spends her money on her child! I do this every month with her money.”
Another said: “We have that woolly tracksuit too, unreal!”
A third commented: “You picked up some nice bits there.”
And a fourth added: “Such lovely pieces.”
Primark’s best buys for autumn
Going to Primark soon? Keep an eye on these articles.
Here, Fabulous fashion editor Clemmie Fieldsend reveals her top 6 purchases at Primark this autumn.
Jacket£60
I know what you’re thinking: ‘£60 for Primark?’ Yes, it’s a higher price tag than we’re used to from Primark, but it’s worth every penny.
It’s from their Edit range, which is more premium than the rest of their collection and is built to last.
It’s a blended wool blend that’s durable and warm, plus a timeless, straight silhouette that’s slightly oversized and will last this season and for years to come.
Bag, £16
Big bags are back… Finally in a big way.
This tote bag exudes luxury with its crocodile effect and burnt orange colour, plus it’s ideal for packing your laptop, lunch, spare shoes, handbag – basically everything you need for the day – all for £16.
Jacket£32
Field jackets can be found on the backs of celebrities and catwalk models this season, with designer brands Barbour, Burberry and Bottega all favoring the functional look.
Great for wearing over jeans or contrasting with a floral or flowy dress, they are the perfect transitional jacket.
Dress£18,
You may have seen, heard and read that leopard print isn’t going anywhere in the fall, so to define the trend, this dress is a must.
Sleeves? Bill. Midi length? Bill. Ultra flattering square neck? Bill. It has it all.
Combine with black knee-high boots or your favorite sneakers during the day and dress up with gold heels and accessories in the evening.
Jeans£16
Barrel, balloon, horseshoe: whatever you want to call them, this is this season’s must-have pant shape.
I tried Primark’s pair and they fit like a dream, are comfortable and flattering.
So if you don’t think you have anything that’s quite on trend, swapping your favorite denim for this style will bring you right up to date.
Boots, £24
It’s boot season and instead of feeling like you have to buy one in every color, length and height, it’s best to stick with a pair that you can wear with the majority of your wardrobe.
My jaw nearly hit the floor when I saw that this black, knee-high block heel with flat point and side zip (so no tug-of-war to get them off at the end of the day) was just £24.
If you buy one thing this season, it should be these.
