Supermarket shopping list

Always take a shopping list to the supermarket.  This way you will remember to buy everything you need and will help to reduce the temptation to spend up on unnecessary items and keep your budget under control.

To encourage your child to eat their lunch

To encourage your child to eat their lunch at school, involve them in making up their lunch box – from shopping through to packing each item.  You may have to start the packing process before dinner the night before to avoid delays in the morning.

Bulk buying – cheese

Bulk buy cheddar cheese when it is on special at the supermarket, grate it and store in the freezer in sealed plastic bags or containers with lids.  It will easily break up into smaller amounts when you want to use it.

Stress-free supermarket shopping

If you need to take the children with you to the supermarket, give the older ones the responsibility of taking the younger ones to find things like toilet paper, toothpaste, breakfast cereals etc that are on low shelves.  This ploy will give you a few minutes peace and the freedom to cruise the other aisles without everyone tagging along.