How One Student Mastered The Art Of Grocery Shopping

Holifil

30 Mar, 2025

Trust university students to know how to stretch their cash when they get their allowance.
A young woman blew people away by sharing her 654321 grocery shopping method at a popular store.
Social media users flooded the comments to thank her for the tip, with many planning to try her approach themselves.

A young woman shared her innovative 654321 grocery method while shopping at a leading local store. Image @mokhusekagi Source: TikTok

Let me tell you about a young woman who’s got grocery shopping down to a science. She recently shared a video on TikTok showing how she buys her groceries using the 654321 method. What’s that, you ask? It’s a simple but effective formula: six vegetables, five fruits, four proteins, three carbohydrates, two sources, and one fun item. The result? A well-rounded shopping cart that doesn’t break the bank.

This TikTok user, @mokhusekagi, posted her video and quickly garnered a ton of positive feedback from her followers. People were amazed at how efficiently she managed to maximize her budget without sacrificing variety or nutrition.

Stretching Every Rand at Shoprite

In the video, @mokhusekagi walks us through her shopping journey aisle by aisle. She starts by picking out her six fresh veggies, making sure to stock up on nutritious options. Then, she heads to the fruit section where she grabs a mix of five fruits, all for just R50. Next, she adds some protein to her cart—raw fish, meat, and eggs—before moving on to carbs like bread and cereal. Of course, no shopping trip is complete without a splash of milk and maybe even a little treat for herself. By the time she’s done, her total comes to R585. Not bad, right?

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Check out the video below to see her strategy in action:

Social Media Loves Her Method

The internet couldn’t get enough of this clever approach. After watching @mokhusekagi’s video, users flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts. Some were genuinely impressed by how far her budget stretched, while others admitted they’d be trying her method the next time they hit the store. It’s clear that many people resonate with the struggle of sticking to a budget while still wanting to eat well.

One user, @mahlako565, confessed:

"I spend 400😭 my stinginess doesn’t allow me to go further."

Another user, @xolela_mabona, reminisced about their own student days:

"Reminds me of my tertiary years🥺 Ohw, there's nothing I enjoyed more than grocery shopping with R350 they sent me back home. I'll be pushing my trolley like it's R1000 worth of groceries because I'm so proud ngayo."

@cleo.sono chimed in with:

"I’d save so much if I wasn’t picky with brands hey 😭😭."

Meanwhile, @nicki.bell2 expressed gratitude:

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"New follower because of this video. I'll definitely follow your videos and learn."

And then there’s @ntombiduze2, who admitted:

"🥺 Not me watching this knowing exactly well that I spend R1000 on my monthly grocery 😭."

Finally, @only_weird_guy had a burning question:

"What ShopRite is this cause End Street North 😭."

Food Over Fashion: A Student’s Smart Choice

This story reminded me of another piece we covered earlier here at Briefly News. In it, a different student explained why she chooses to prioritize food over fashion. Instead of splurging on trendy clothes like her peers, she focuses on stocking up on essentials. Her grocery haul, which totaled an impressive R2,500, left many social media users in awe. Some were shocked by the sheer quantity of food she managed to buy, proving that smart shopping can make all the difference.

Whether you’re a student trying to stretch every last rand or just someone looking to shop smarter, these tips are worth considering. So next time you hit the supermarket, maybe give the 654321 method a shot. Who knows? You might find yourself saving big and eating better than ever before.