Saving money on shopping

I know this is a bit obvious. But not to everyone. Shopping lists.

Have you ever considered why supermarkets are set out the way they are? Wondered why sweats are at the checkout? Why are high priced items at eye level? Wonder why they have happy clappy musak at supermarkets?

Its to get yr wonga out of yr wallet or purse. There is a way to beat the layout and the S club seven euro trash. Take a shopping list.

The best way to prepair one is have it on the kitchen wall and do it thru the week. If you eat beans every day then put that at the top. But if yr like me and vary what you eat each week then make it up as you go or when you run out of things. Just write it on the list. That way you wont forget oxo cubes or tinned toms.

Just buy the items on the list. That way you wont go over budget by buying things at eye level or impulse shop. C.

Being flexible with brands saves me a lot. I rarely buy coffee but when I do, I always go for the special offers but ensure that it works out less than my usual brand.

Items which you buy rarley should be monitored to ensure you get the best value. Dishwasher tablets are freuqently reduced or buy one get one free - if you are running low, take advantage. Fish and chicken have similar offers and can of course be frozen.

Drink squash instead of fizzy drinks - I've been doing this for years and saved a packet. If kids insist on fizzy drinks, buy both and try to 'run out' of fizz before buying more as this will force them to have squash as an emergency measure. Don't get Robinsons as you need too much - I buy Sainsburys no sugar 1 litre bottles of orange and pineapple which is almost always but one get one free.

Charles

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The amazing 2 for the price of 1 offer blocking the end of the aisle regularly still costs more per litre/kg/whatever, than Brand Y that isn't on offer.