1.
Make a list, keeping in mind what is seasonal, what is on sale, and the requirements of your family.
Allow for snacks and visitors when you write your list.
It helps to have an idea of the price of the things you buy regularly.
If you know how much your list will cost you, it is easier to budget.
When shopping, only buy what is on your list.
2.
Check advertising material for sales.
Compare the advertisements to your lists to see if it is worth shopping around for these weeks' bargains.
If you have to spend more money on fuel, it may not be worth going to each store for their sale.
3.
Buy fruit and vegetables when they are in season.
They will be plentiful, best quality and cheaper.
4.
Buy frozen food in bulk when it is on sale.
Remember that you will have to keep it frozen so do not but more than will fit in your freezer.
5.
Compare prices from store to store.
Shop at the cheapest first and only go to the rest if you absolutely need a special item.
6.
Shop weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Buying in bulk is usually much cheaper.
If there is a bulk outlet nearby, you may consider shopping there for non-perishable items like toilet tissue.
7.
If you struggle to do maths in your head, take a calculator.
Many mobile phones have them.
Compare prices based on quantity.
Many supermarkets now have this information on the shelf price ticket.
Mostly it is cheaper per kilogram to buy in bulk but sometimes it is not, especially when there is a sale.
Sometimes it is cheaper to buy two or three smaller sized items than it is to buy the bulk size.