Of course, food is the last thing you want to save on. But for most Russians, food is the largest part of the family budget. But with proper planning of the weekly menu and shopping in stores, you can not only eat well, but also save good money!
So, if you are firmly on the money-saving path, saving on groceries is not a bad option. More precisely, it is on these everyday expenses that you can and should save. But wisely. Such purchases require daily planning. And you should be prepared for the fact that in search of a better price, you will have to run around different shops and supermarkets.
Discounts and promotions are our everything! But you don't have to lose your head at the sight of the "red" price tag. Often this is a marketing ploy, when they add to the old price, and then make a discount from this new price. Monitor the average prices of goods. Especially those that you buy every day.
Download the "Foodil" mobile application to your smartphone, which shows all the promotions and discounts in partner stores. At the same time, there you can compare prices for the same product in different stores and choose a more favorable cost. It's no secret that sometimes sellers do not have time to change the price tag on a promotional product in time, and the application clearly shows that there is still a discount. The application shows promotions and discounts not only for supermarkets, but also for pet stores and children's goods stores. You can add the item you want to your virtual cart and see how much you have saved.
When buying products with discounts, keep in mind this moment - the entire menu of the week should be adjusted specifically for these products. For example, we bought 2 packs of sausages for the price of one. So they ate one for dinner, and put the other in the freezer. Bought the next day chicken fillet - made from it. And then they got the sausages again. Wasted away not in stocking up for months in advance. Although this can be done with long-lasting products. It is necessary to distribute the budget evenly over the weeks. Otherwise, it will turn out that you have five packs of rice, but there is no money for meat or, say, cheese anymore.
When shopping for products, look at the manufacturer, not the brand. For example, large chain stores produce goods under their own brand. Such products are much cheaper than advertised competitors. Let's take a look at the manufacturer. Take, for example, cream 10% under the brand "Red Price" (store "Pyaterochka") 195 ml at a price of 23.95 rubles. We look at the manufacturer - "Ostankino Dairy Plant". The same plant that produces cream under the Ostankinskoye brand with a capacity of 200 ml at a price of 44 rubles. The difference is twofold. And they are bottled in one place! Therefore, do not be lazy to take the same products and look at the manufacturers. After all, as has long been known, the cost of goods includes the costs of advertising and packaging design.
