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Help with shopping on a budget needed

Hello again everyone, After looking around this site, I think one of the areas that needs cutting back is food shopping.
For some reason I always seem to spend too much, the trouble is I can't resist a bogof. And seem to have a major panic attack when stocks begin to run low. I am spending in around 300 per month for 4 of us. I would love some tips on how to shop more wisely.:eek:

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  • Molanole
    Molanole Posts: 1,563 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Hello!

    You should definitely take a look over on the Old Style threads. They're packed with useful information on how to cut back on the weekly shop!
    Debt Free Nerd No. 89, LBM: April 2006, Debt at highest (Sept 05): £40,939.96
    NOW TOTALLY DEBT FREE!!!!!!!! Woooo hooooooo!!! DEBT FREE DATE: 23 December 2009
  • LookingAhead
    LookingAhead Posts: 4,633 Forumite
    Ohhhh this is definitely the place for you! :D
    Bank Balance: In the black for the moment.
    Sainsburys Loan: Cleared July 2010
    Credit cards: AMEX Airmiles Card: direct debit set to clear balance monthly
  • Prudent
    Prudent Posts: 11,694 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    £300 could be reduced a lot. I spend £90 for myself , teen daughter plus two picky cats. I would agree that your best bet is the old style boards which discuss all the details of keeping your household budget down and eating well.
  • LookingAhead
    LookingAhead Posts: 4,633 Forumite
    You could check this out as well:

    http://www.fixtureferrets.co.uk/

    Look for the things you DO use and make a list so you know where to head....and then stick to it.

    This does take some getting used to but you can do it and you will save a small fortune.
    Bank Balance: In the black for the moment.
    Sainsburys Loan: Cleared July 2010
    Credit cards: AMEX Airmiles Card: direct debit set to clear balance monthly
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