Save Money Food Shopping
The cost of living everyday life is now more expensive than ever, putting a massive strain on everyone's monthly pay packets.
Every penny until your next payday really does count, especially when you're on a tight budget that needs stretching more and more each month.
And with the cost of a weekly shop for some families costing more than double what it was a year ago, saving money on the weekly food shop is massively important.
Food waste is one of the UK's biggest crimes. The amount of food we bin is astronomical – nearly 4 million tonnes a year!
It's not just bad for the environment; it's bad for our wallets, too.
So if you're struggling to make ends meet from payday to payday,here are some handy tips to save money on your weekly food shop.
Love your Leftovers
Leftovers are a great way of saving food and money as they can be used to create your very own ready meals. For example, that left over rice could be turned into a lunch-box salad or if you buy a bigger joint of meat for that Sunday roast, the leftovers can be used for a tasty meal the next day or sandwiches for a lunch snack, saving you cash on having to think about buying a Monday night meal.
Scan your cupboards
Check your cupboards and fridges before even thinking about doing a weekly shop. Check what you have and plan meals so you don't double up on what you've already got. Last thing you want is to discover you've already got 3 cans of beans but then forgotten the milk.
Keep an eye on the use by date as you could then freeze it if you want it later and plan your meals around what needs to be eaten.
Control those Carbs
Rice, pasta, bread and potatoes are mealtime staples, but more often than not we over serve them – and most are usually left on the plate and end up straight in the bin. It's simple really, serve less, spend less and you may even lose weight, too.
Grow Your Own
The cost of fresh fruit and vegetables have increased considerably over the last year. If you have a garden you could create you own vegetable patch and become more self sufficient.
Own Brands
Do you really need to buy a particular brand of product like beans or washing powder? Supermarket own brands can be a lot cheaper and offer very little difference in quality. Try some own brand products for yourself to see if you can make savings.
Short term loans to keep the cash flowing
Payday Loans are short term loans to cover any short fall month to month. A short term cash loan can be up to £1000 but make sure you have the cash to repay your available on the next payday. Payday loans are easy to apply for and can be transferred to you fast. If you need a cash loan try a payday loan today.
