Food

Planning your meals

• Meal planners are a great way to reduce waste and save money
• Track what is in the fridge/freezer, and what needs to be added to your shopping list
• Buying ingredients in bulk can be cost effective, and a great way for flatmates to chip in together
• Check the USW Catering Team’s recipe cards

Supermarket tips

• Rushing around the supermarket (or quick online shops) can lead to random items in the basket
• The Money Helper service found that tired people spend an extra £14.53 each shop
• If looking for bargains, shop later in the day when there may be more reduced items
• 59% of shoppers buy more when they’re hungry – so eat a snack before shopping

How to save money

• The way deals are presented, it’s difficult to know whether you’re getting a good deal or not
• Buy 1 get 1 free deals sound great, but do you need two of those products in the first place?
• Sign up for point schemes such as Nectar, My Morrisons, or Tesco Clubcard
• Consider cashback apps – check Save the Students for the best supermarket cashback apps.