A new loan, a layoff at work, a cut in wages, the birth of a child - in life there are many reasons why people think about saving. Looking at checks from supermarkets, one involuntarily thinks that most of the family budget is spent on food, and it would be nice to cut it. But how to do this without harm to health and without disrupting the usual way of life?
Instructions
Step 1
Buy wholesale. The advice is as old as the world, but it really works. This can be done not only at wholesalers, but also in hypermarkets. It is also worth paying attention to the promotions held by stores, if you approach them wisely, you can buy a good product at a low price. Alternatively, you can buy groceries in packages, teaming up with a neighbor or friend. It is best to buy wholesale cereals, pasta, vegetables for the winter, flour, sugar, salt and canned food. When purchasing goods in large quantities, do not forget about its proper storage, otherwise your stocks can destroy mold or insects.
Step 2
In economy mode, remember - meat and side dish first. When you have cereals and meat, you will starve to death, so spend most of your budget on these foods and buy them first. You can save on meat by buying bones or soup sets, which will not cause much damage to your wallet, and the broth from them turns out to be quite good. For the second, it is convenient to take ribs - they have enough tasty meat, and the price is very attractive. Liver is also an inexpensive by-product - there are many benefits, it costs little. Don't forget about poultry and fish - chicken and blue whiting will help you get through the times of austerity.
Step 3
When buying cereals, pay attention to those that you usually do not use, perhaps right now they will help you well to keep the budget. Buckwheat, semolina, rice cereals are perfect for breakfast and will satisfy the whole family. And peas and beans will become an excellent base for soup or salad, and sometimes replace meat.
Step 4
You can save on seasonings by buying the ingredients separately, rather than the finished product. Firstly, it is cheaper this way, and secondly, flavor enhancers and preservatives that are not suitable for everyone are often used in ready-made seasonings. You can find a spice point of sale and ask the seller to assemble a set for you for a particular dish, it turns out inexpensively, and the compositions are sometimes amazing.
Step 5
We save on sweets. Yes, crisis is not a time for a sweet tooth. But in order not to get depressed, you can sometimes pamper yourself. It is more profitable to buy sweets and cookies by weight, and not to overpay for packaging, while you can dial for the minimum amount convenient for you. Also, make simple baked goods at home, such as apple pie, which is made with inexpensive ingredients and will cheer up the whole family.
Step 6
We are looking for analogs. If you are used to buying premium goods, then in times of crisis you can pay attention to cheaper products. For example, take milk not 6%, but 2.5%, and not in boxes, but in a bag.
