Emma Stretton, from Manchester, estimates that she saves up to €237 a month by following some clever tricks to feed her family
A thrifty mum-of-two manages to save hundreds every month on the cost of food using a number of lesser known tricks.
She shared her top tips with RSVP Live which include using meal prep suppliers and plating up some good old-fashioned dinners.Order your food shop online: Save €17 “As I work full-time, I don’t find it very easy to get to the budget supermarkets like Aldi or Lidl. As such, I do all my food shopping online. I plan out what we will eat for the whole week, including weekends, then write a list. The bonus of online shopping is that I find it easier to stick to the list.
Purchase a Delivery Saver pass: save €52 “With the online shopping, I have a Delivery Saver pass that I paid for with Clubcard points. This gives me free delivery any day of the week after 3pm. We usually get the shopping delivered on Thursdays, ready for the weekend. The Saver pass would normally have cost €34 for six months, but I traded in all my Clubcard points and got it for free.”
“Other inexpensive meals are pasta and pesto with some ham thrown in or bagel pizzas - both of these guarantee clear plates. We also buy a whole chicken on a Sunday, roast it and leave it in the fridge to quickly add into meals or sandwiches during the week. If you put half a lemon in, it helps keep it fresh and lasts a few days.”
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