Monday 8 am: Kicked off the day with a relaxed breakfast – Kefir Yogurt, homemade granola, and assorted fruits. 1 pm: Quick snack stop at Tesco for a banana and grapes before hitting the gym. (£2.07) 3 pm: Pre-rehearsal munchies – assorted vegetables with hummus. 5 pm: Indulged in a chicken gyros during the RNCM Carol service and some chocolate from my bag. (£5.95) Total Spend: £8.02 Tuesday 8 am: Started the day with porridge and leftover fruits. 12 pm: Lunch included vegetables and hummus, paired with a white chocolate and raspberry muffin from the RNCM cafe. (£2.25) 5 pm: Dinner featured half a homemade lasagna that I had premade with peas and broccoli. (£0.78 for the broccoli) 7 pm: Evening snack – chocolates from my stash. Total Spend: £3.03 Wednesday 8 am: Maintained my routine with Kefir Yogurt, granola and berries. 1 pm: Snacked on vegetables with hummus and an apple before a French lesson. (£1.70) 6 pm: Quick Tesco stop for peas to have with the rest of the lasagna. (£1.45) Total Spend: £3.15 Thursday 6 am: Early start with a budget-friendly banana on the way to work (27p with a Tesco Clubcard). 8 am: Grabbed a 'porridge on the go' from Co-op (£0.75). 9 am: Pre-singing lesson fuel – an apple, grapes, and a Yakult brought from home. 1 pm: Lunch break included a tuna mayonnaise sandwich from the RNCM. (£3.80) 5 pm: Ubered home (£6.91) and picked up ingredients for chicken fajitas at Tesco (£7.15). Total Spend: £11.97 Friday 9 am: Cherry yogurt Kefir drink and a banana for breakfast. 1 pm: Seminar snacks – apple, grapes, and vegetables with hummus from the RNCM (£0.65). 3 pm: Sweet cravings – jelly beans and Fanta from Spar (£3.04). 7 pm: Dinner at Nando's (£12). 9 pm: Birthday celebration – bought a cake and nibbles from Asda (£20), plus Christmas presents from Etsy (£40). Total Spend: £75.69 Saturday 11 am: Leisurely breakfast of pancakes with whipped cream, fruit, and maple syrup. Whipped cream cost (£1.69). 4 pm: Snacked on rice crackers (£1). 8 pm: Contributed dessert to a friend gathering's collective Christmas dinner (£7). Total Spend: £9.69 Sunday 9 am: Pre-yoga banana and apple (£0.27). 12:30 pm: Weekly grocery haul from Tesco, including various fresh produce and essentials (£33.53). Broccoli -  £0.79 Celery -  £0.62 Carrots -  £0.33 Mushrooms -  £0.95 Mixed Peppers -  £1.65 Salad Tomatoes -  £0.89 Onions -  £0.95 Garlic -  £0.95 Grapes -  £1.69 Bananas. -  £0.78 Jazz Apples -  £2.39 Raspberry  -  £1.89 Strawberries -  £2.99 Chicken -  £4.49 Mince Beef -  £3.49 Butter - £1.69 Cheese -  £2.49 Yakult - £4.50 Weekly Conclusion: Weekly Conclusion: Total spends for the week amounted to £148.57, exceeding my usual budget of £75. Given the festive season and additional gift expenses, the splurge was justified. After all, it's the season to savor every bite and spread joy through thoughtful gestures!