'i'm a mum who has multiple holidays but i'm not on benefits and work 16 hours'

THE MUM SAID HER CHILDREN DID NOT MISS OUT ON THINGS 17:10, 21 May 2025 A single mum has revealed how she manages to enjoy multiple holidays a year but only works 16 hours a week. The mum

has three boys aged two, four and five. She does not claim any benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) and only receives Child Benefit from HMRC, worth £200 a month. READ

MORE: UK HOUSEHOLDS ON ALERT OVER NEW BAN STARTING IN JUNE Explaining on Tiktok page 3kids3andunder, the mum said she manages to afford many holidays because she makes it a priority. She

said she does not live in a 'big fancy house', does not 'drive a brand new car' and does not wear designer clothes 'all the time'. Article continues below It

means she can keep the family's monthly expenses as low as possible and have a bigger disposable income. But it does not mean her children are missing out as they still enjoy swimming

lessons, football, gymnastics, scouts and taekwondo. The mum said she tries to save money by not buying physical items and instead saving for experiences, The Sun reports. She said:

"The boys have caught onto that and they’re 100 per cent up for that as well. "If you ask them if they want to go for a day out or get a new toy, they'll always choose a day

out." The mum said she was 'lucky' and told how she managed to travel a lot before she had her children. She went on to say she understands some families are struggling and

cannot do the same but said: "If you can cut your expenses and go on more holidays, I 100 per cent recommend it." _DON'T MISS THE BIGGEST AND BREAKING STORIES BY SIGNING UP TO

THE BIRMINGHAMLIVE NEWSLETTER HERE._ The mum did say she may have to move into a bigger house eventually but 'when the boys are happy and I'm happy there's no point'.

Her video has since been viewed 39.3k times, with more than 200 comments left. One person asked: "Do you live with your parents because there is no way you can live on 16 hours a week

wage." The mum replied: "No, I have my own place." Another said: "No, if you work 16 hours with children you can still get Universal Credit, plus if you're in a

council property they pay your rent and council tax as well.” The mum replied: "I have my own mortgage and don’t qualify for UC." Another said: "This literally all comes down

to how much you earn. Article continues below "To not qualify for any UC, you are earning a certain amount and I assume you have a lowish mortgage. "Good for you for making it

work, working part-time. Interested to know what your job is."