My 1st tesco value shop!

Bella79

Hi all

I did my shop online last night and brought quite a few value range items including

2 x toothbrushes 18p :eek:

Value shampoo 40p 1ltr - tried this last night seems ok, my hair is greasy and i have heard that this is a bit drying so may be good for me, smells nice too

Value rim blocks 20p each - i have three toilets and it was costing me a fortune in these, they smell really nice and strong

Value oats 75p 1kg, no brainer brilliant

Penne pasta 500g 25p wow who knew pasta could cost this little!! ( i know you are prob more savvy than lol )

Pasta sauce 39p thought i would give this a go for quick dinners, or to add to a spag bol etc

Choc mouse 18p for 4! And dd loves them for a dessert

Value butter 89p


I know most of you prob know about all these but for me it has been a revelation!

richardw

Bella79 wrote: »

..Pasta sauce 39p thought i would give this a go for quick dinners, or to add to a spag bol etc...

39p would be better spent on ingredients to make your own

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/basictomatoandbasils_67840

Bella79

Yes i do make my own 9/10 but this is for occasional use

Savannah02K

And if you're a working mom, don't forget, costing your time in to actually shop, prep and cook from scratch can actually make 'home made' cost more. I love reading about all the home made stuff that people on here make, but I'll be honest, it's a compromise for me. Some I make from scratch, some I'll happily buy.

hot.chick

Well done you

I'm a fan of the value ranges - 22p for 6 x pitta breads!! BARGAIN!!

29p for jam - and it has no 'bits' which suits me

love finding a NEW values item that I like - it can be a bit hit & miss - but on the whole it defo helps keep the costs down

luxor4t

We take the value toothbrushes away on visits and bin them at the end - they don't last very long for regular use.

The rim blocks do last well, but the value cistern block can settle in the cistern - I stir mine from time to time (yes, an unusual pastime, but otherwise it just sits there). (edited as a bit went missing!)

The oats are brilliant - DH says they are as good as any others.

cheerfulness4

I agree with the above about having a few jars for those moments when life goes wrong and you could easily be tempted to dial up a takeaway. Far cheaper to have a jar to use.

That aside, homemade sauces are my favourite. Cheap, simple and delicious when we've got the time. I do try to keep a couple of boxes in the freezer but there's always those odd occasions......

Uniscots97

The value wipes are good, 100 for about 30p

bizzylizzy

Value butter is 98p here

23rdspiral

Hi OP, you should feel good about being brave and trying these options

I also use the jars when pushed for time, the Vaule Curry sauce is a bit odd, but a pinch of curry powder improves it no end. I use it for a quick "leftovers balti" (whatever leftover cooked veg/meat/sandwich ham etc, plus rice, water, sauce, cook till rice is done)

quintwins

I use mainly value and use loads of porridge it's just as good as any other brand imo.

As for the pasta sauce, I do make my own but i keep this in for if i'm in a hurry it's fab threw over some meatballs in the slowcooker then all i have to do at tea time is cook some value spaghetti (i'm not keen on the pasta i find it stodgy but the spaghetti is grand)