Household Hints

-  Plan your meals for the week, including breakfast, lunch and snacks.
    Carry out an ingredient inventory to check what you already have so you don't buy twice and than
    write a detailed list and make a vow o stick to it.

-   Check my Supermarket .co.uk  an independent site where you can type in key items , or even your         whole shopping list, and find out which supermarket works out the best value for you this week.
     If you shop online, you can import your favourites from other retailers and there's also an app you         can download

-   Make the most of vouchers, codes and offers when they relate to an item you regularly use or an            amount you tend to spend, but avoid being lured into buying unnecessary items that could end up
    wasted.

-   If you tend to buy branded or premium products, try the 'downshift challenge ' devised by Martin
    Lewis of Moneysavingexpert.com where you switch down one brand level to see if there 's a
    difference in quality.  He also advises shoppers to look high and low, as supermarkets tend to put
    their most profitable items at eye level.

-   if you find you've overwhelmed with choice in the aisle, look for the 'price per unit' which should
    be clearly displayed for a better cost comparison.