A mum who feeds a family of five has shared the savvy shopping tips which helped her knock £80 off her £100 food shop. Kayleigh Hughes, a mum-of-three from Grantham, told the Daily Record how her extreme money-saving tips are saving her a small fortune, feeding her family for just £20 - working out at just £4 a head. MySupermarket figures show that the average cost of a weekly food shop has rocketed to £86 per household - and that's before you factor in everyday essentials, such as toiletries on top. And in a climate where the cost of living is only rising further, it can pay to get creative on new ways to cut costs. So what is this mum's secret? Kayleigh says stockpiling and coupon hunting - which can be extremely rewarding. "I usually spend £40-£50 per week for a family of five, which includes two adults and three boys, aged five, three and 8 months," the supersaver told Mirror Money. But in her latest attempt to knock down her Asda bill, she says … [Read more...] about How this mum saved £80 on her Asda food shop
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Mum saves £80 on weekly food shop at ASDA – this is how YOU can too
WANT to save money on your food shopping? A savvy mum reveals how to feed your family for £4 a head. By Christine Younan / Published 8th May 2018 GETTY STOCK IMAGE HOW TO SAVE MONEY: A mum has revealed her easiest hacks The average cost of a weekly food shop has rocketed to £86 per household, MySupermarket figures reveal.As we live in a generation where living costs are expected to rise, you have to get creative about cutting costs. This is why Kayleigh Hughes has revealed how you can knock more than £80 off of your food bill.The mum-of-three from Grantham, Lincolnshire, says stockpiling and coupon hunting helped her feed her family of five for as little as £40 a week. GETTY STOCK IMAGE BILLS: The average cost of a weekly food shop has rocketed to £86 per household She told the Mirror: “I usually spend £40-£50 per week for a family of five, which includes two adults and three boys, aged five, three and 8 … [Read more...] about Mum saves £80 on weekly food shop at ASDA – this is how YOU can too
Mum of 3 does entire weekly food shop in Asda for £4 a head
The average cost of a weekly food shop has rocketed to £86 per household, MySupermarket figures show - and that's before you factor in everyday essentials, such as toiletries on top. And in a climate where the cost of living is only rising further, it can pay to get creative on new ways to cut costs. In fact, one mum reckons she's conquered it all - with her extreme money-saving tips that are saving her a small fortune. Kayleigh Hughes, a mum-of-three from Grantham, Lincolnshire, has revealed how she knocked £80 off her Asda food shop, feeding her family of five for just £20 - or £4 a head. Her secret? Kayleigh says stockpiling and coupon hunting - which can be extremely rewarding. "I usually spend £40-£50 per week for a family of five, which includes two adults and three boys, aged five, three and 8 months," the supersaver told Mirror Money. But in her latest attempt to knock down her Asda bill, she says she went on a serious coupon hunt. 3 top tips to … [Read more...] about Mum of 3 does entire weekly food shop in Asda for £4 a head
Mum saves £3,900-a-year on food shopping with THIS simple hack: ‘We can go on holiday now’
A SAVVY mum has revealed how she halved her family’s monthly food bill. By Christine Younan / Published 1st May 2018 GETTY STOCK IMAGE MONEY SAVING: A mum has revealed her secret to spending less costs on food Paula Marshall and her husband Phil were spending a hefty £650 on groceries every month, which adds up to £7,800-a-year. Due to unplanned supermarket shops, takeaways and mid-week convenience store splurges, the couple from Luton were unable to save for a holiday.It was only after she went through old bank statements, she realised how the family’s spendings had spiralled out of control. How to save money on your food shopping bill Take a look through these tips on how to cut back on your food shopping bill and save money. 1 / 16 Getty Images Close up of grocery receipt “I was shocked beyond belief when it came to around £650” Paula Marshall Sharing her clever hack exclusively to Daily … [Read more...] about Mum saves £3,900-a-year on food shopping with THIS simple hack: ‘We can go on holiday now’
How the food shopping experience has changed through history
Doing the weekly shop is something many of us barely register; it’s just one of those jobs that has to be ticked off the list, whether you enjoy it or not. After all, we’ve got to eat.But have you ever stopped and thought about how your local supermarket came to exist? It turns out, our shopping habits have evolved considerably over the years, and are set to keep on developing as tastes and needs change.Here’s what the average shopper has had to contend with in recent decades…Doing the roundsWhile in Roman times and in Medieval Britain, roving markets and street-side stalls were where many people did their ‘food shop’, by the 17th and 18th centuries, it was more common to visit and deal with producers and traders directly.You’d ‘do the rounds’, seeing your local fishmonger for the catch of the day, your butcher for a cut of meat, the greengrocer for your dry goods, veg, butter and cheese, and so on. And instead of collecting what … [Read more...] about How the food shopping experience has changed through history