Five tips to feed your family for less and save on your supermarket shop
SUN SAVERS Five tips to feed your family for less and save on your supermarket shop
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FEEDING the family is one of the biggest challenges for a household's budget.
But with a little know-how, there are plenty of ways to save on your supermarket shop. Here's what you need to know . . .
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MEAL PLAN: Knowing what you need to buy before hitting the shops is the easiest way to keep costs in check — and to make sure you're not tempted by sales or marketing tactics.
For inspiration, Sainsbury's online recipe section has 'feed the family' for a fiver, while the Tesco Real Food site has 'budget dinner' recipes.
COMPARE: The cheapest supermarket for your shopping typically depends on exactly what you are buying.
You can compare individual items at comparison site trolley.co.uk, as well as creating an entire list to find out which shop is cheapest and closest to you.
LOYALTY PAYS: With reduced prices for loyalty members at most major supermarkets, you will be hit in the wallet if you do not sign up for schemes.
Remember to log on to the app before you shop, as some offers need to be activated or loaded to your account before you can benefit.
AVOID CONVENIENCE STORES: Smaller local stores can cost you in more ways that one.
First, the food items can be more expensive than in larger shops and the range of own-brand or affordable versions of food are more limited than in the bigger branches. And thirdly, sometimes you won't be able to access some of the membership perks that come from shopping at a larger store.
For example, your Nectar prices are only available in the main Sainsbury's supermarkets and not the smaller convenience stores.
ONLINE SAVERS: If you shop online, try to do bigger buys less frequently, to cut down the cost of delivery fees.
Five expert tips to save money on your supermarket shop
Where you have flexibility, opt for a saver slot — typically within a four-hour time period — to save further on fees.
All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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