Food is a very important part of a family's expenses.
In general, it is the highest budget right after that devoted to housing.
For 4 people, on average, €883 is spent on food, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies.
In short, feeding your little family is expensive!
So if we can make some savings by going shopping, we will not deprive ourselves!
We have selected for you 21 effective tips for spending less while shopping. Watch:
The first rule for saving money when shopping is to keep your eyes open.
It may seem obvious... but you have to know how to avoid products at the top of gondolas.
Instead, look for the products at the back of the store and choose those that are at the very bottom or at the very top of the shelves .
Why ? Because that's where the cheapest products are.
Indeed, supermarkets hide the products where they make the least margin. Check out the trick here.
This is one of the most effective techniques for not spending too much on groceries.
Why ? Because when we go shopping, we are always tempted to fall for one thing or another. Suddenly, we explode the budget...
Moreover, everything is made for that in the supermarkets!
Whereas if you have a precise budget to respect, you know exactly what you can spend.
Once you've figured out how much you can spend on groceries, put the corresponding money in an envelope.
That way, you're sure not to spend more than expected! Check out the trick here.
Yes, this trick is really super weird. But it works!
Sometimes when you set goals that are too hard to achieve, you get discouraged and it becomes mission impossible...
But if we don't leave ourselves a little leeway, then we are more reasonable and moreover we make more efforts.
As a result, we spend less! Check out the trick here.
Why not buy your fruits and vegetables at the markets ?
Overall, markets are cheaper than supermarkets.
To be sure not to spend too much at a market, just choose seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Not to mention that you also gain in quality! Check out the trick here.
To make sure I only buy what I need, and don't forget anything, I always make a shopping list before going to the supermarket.
It keeps me from being tempted by foods or products that will end up being expired because I don't really need them.
So, with my shopping list , I make savings and I make less mess! Check out the trick here.
To make an effective shopping list, you have to plan the menus in advance.
This way you will know exactly what you need to prepare your meals.
You won't forget anything and you won't be tempted to go for pre-cooked meals that are much more expensive (and less good for your health!).
Check out the trick here.
To discover : 25 Foods You Should Never Buy Again.
Buying certain items in bulk can save you a lot of money!
Obviously, you have to buy ONLY useful products , which do not expire or which you can keep easily.
For example, we will always need toilet paper, toothbrushes, detergent...
So if you find promotions on this type of product... bingo! You save real money. Check out the trick here.
I'm sure you've noticed that meat is one of the costliest food items. .
So if you really want to save on groceries, buy less meat.
No way to let yourself starve to death!
Indeed, you can easily replace it with eggs once or twice a week, for example.
Plus, it's better for your health! Check out the trick here.
It is better to avoid putting certain products in the Caddy.
Why ? Because some of the products found over the counter in supermarkets are not only bad for your health...
But on top of that, they cost a fortune!
You can start with processed and prepared products like ready meals and sous vide sandwiches.
This is also the case for energy drinks, iced tea, parmesan cheese, smoked meat... Discover the complete list here.
Every day, a lot of fruit and vegetables are thrown away in the markets. The waste is enormous!
To reduce your food costs and at the same time, fight against waste, why not take advantage of these unsold ?
Often, all you have to do is sympathize with your grocer...
Or going to the market when everyone is packing up to collect kilos of free fruits and vegetables .
Find out how here.
Eat better, save money and have a good time at the same time, it's possible!
To have low prices and ultra-fresh products, the best solution is to collect them directly from the farm .
With farm picking , finished the hassle of shopping! Find out how it works here.
Of course, shopping at a hard discounter , it's not as pleasant as in a classic supermarket.
The products are less tidy. There are fewer choices...
But when you see the savings what you do on a trolley by going to this type of store, it's really worth it!
Especially since hard discounters are making more and more organic products.
In this type of brand (Aldi, Leader Price, Lidl, Netto, etc.), the best thing is to provide you with basic products (rice, pasta, etc.).
For fresh produce, go to the market. Check out the trick here.
One of the most effective ways to save on shopping is to do it less often!
There's nothing better than saving leftover meals for the next day.
Indeed, more than 25% of the food we buy ends up in the trash...
It's still a shame given the price of food! Know that leftovers are just as good the next day.
You can refill them or accommodate them without any problem. Check out the trick here.
To discover: 15 Recipes to Cook Leftovers and Stop Wasting.
Your freezer is your best ally tosave .
Thanks to it, you will be able to buy products in bulk and freeze them to save money.
And you can also freeze products that are about to expire (like fish) and eat them later.
You can also freeze leftovers, instead of throwing them away, and make a meal for later.
So much more savings and less shopping to do! Check out the trick here.
Well... I'm not asking you to get sick from eating rotten stuff!
On the other hand, did you know that there are many foods that you can eat well after the expiry date? ?
And this, without any health risk.
This way, you avoid waste, you go shopping less and you save money! Find out what expired foods you can eat here.
One of the best ways to spend less when shopping is to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Not only are they better, they are also cheaper .
To avoid being mistaken about fruits and vegetables, discover the table of seasonal fruits and vegetables here.
What goes for fruits and vegetables also goes for fish and seafood.
We know less about it, but there is also a seasonality for fish and shellfish.
If you respect it, you will have fresher products, but also much cheaper. Discover here the seasonal fish and seafood calendar.
Makes sense, if you cook using the right proportions , you will waste less and throw away less.
If you cook too much food, you risk throwing away more food and having to go shopping more often.
Do not worry ! Cooking with the right proportions can be learned and it is far from difficult. Check out the trick here.
Choosing distributor brands , it is the guarantee of paying less for the products.
This is because most of the time private label advertising spend is lower.
And that is reflected in the price the consumer ultimately pays.
And, in general, the quality is also there, especially for basic products. Check out the trick here.
It may seem like a useless chore... But it is very important to tidy up your fridge.
It's the best way to preserve your food longer and not to pass the expiry dates...
You waste less and therefore go shopping less often. CQFD! Check out the trick here.
Do your shopping by choosing fresh and regional products is an effective way to save money.
Local products have not taken the plane and their prices are affected.
And, generally, they are much tastier seasonal fruits and vegetables. Check out the trick here.
There you go, you now know the most effective tips to spend less while shopping :-)
Hope this helps you save some money!
