Savemoneyhound.com finds some easy ways for you to start saving money on food.
Here are some easy ways to save money on food.
Stock up on sale items
If food items are shelf products and can be stored for a while, look for out when these items go on sale and stock up on these regular items.
Fresh produce from markets
Markets are a great place to buy the latest produce in season. Find out where your local markets are and head there for some great bargains.
Specialty shops
Consider buying your meat from specialty meat shops especially if they have a high turnover. Compare the prices of cuts of meats from these specialty shops compared to your local supermarket. You may find the produce fresher, better quality and cheaper at specialty shops.
Closing time specials
When shopping at your local supermarket, wait till near closing time. You may find good bargains to be had. Look for discounts from the bakery, delicatessen, and fruits and vegetables section.
Make your own
If you enjoying cooking, instead of buying items off the shelf it might be a nice idea to make your own. Try making your own muesli, snacks and cakes. Be creative and whip up some great snacks for the family.
Buy less takeaway
Eating takeaway on most nights although convenient can be a drain on the budget if you are trying to save extra hard. Save takeaway treats for occasional treats. If you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen cooking, see whether you can find easy recipes to make at home which take less than 30 minutes. The internet is a great way to find lots of recipes. You might try finding recipes based on ingredients that you have on hand.
What’s in my Basket of Goods
Foods that are highly processed will usually cost you more. Examine your shopping trolley and have a good look at what you are buying. Do you have lots of confectionery, frozen meals, and highly packaged and processed foods that are costing you a bundle?
Add up the cost of these highly processed items and see how much these items are costing you as a percentage of your total weekly shopping bill. See whether you can modify your purchasing habits to incorporate buying basic items to use for easy cooking at home. See what kind of impact you can make to cut that food bill down.
Compare brands for the same product
Occasionally take stock of your regular basket of goods. For regular items that you buy frequently, see whether any new brands have come out which may be better value.
Do a price comparison across the different brands for a particular product and see what is good value to buy. Maybe the particular brand you have been buying has gone up a lot in price compared to other similar brands and you haven’t noticed. It might be time to swap brands.
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