Money-saving can be tricky, especially amid the cost of living crisis. But it’s not all doom and gloom – there are ways to save a few dollars here and there!

This brings us to our story today. A Mum from Healesville, Jojo, was lucky enough to come across a particularly lucrative strategy - one that allowed her to score $247 worth of groceries from Coles for a mere $27!

Jojo was very happy when she posted a photo of the haul on social media.

Jojo's haul was amazing, saving her in the order of 90% on her grocery bill. Source: Facebook / Jojo

The family's grocery bill was slashed by a whopping $220 - all thanks to their favourite shopping tips and tricks. Some of the items that featured in the spectacularly low-cost haul included New Zealand King Salmon (down from $11.60 to only $1.16!), Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef (down from $8.20 to just two dollars!), and Chicken Breast Fillets (down from $10 to $3).

Jojo also managed to pick up some organic Australian beef stir fry and chocolate cookies, much to the delight of her two boys!

On top of this, the happy shopper also shared some of the details of the endeavour, revealing that she visited Coles on a Saturday at 7.30 p.m.

Insights like these are invaluable to frequent shoppers, so it should come as no surprise that Jojo's luck was met with a wave of incredible reactions from the experienced bargain-lovers of the group.

Many people commented on the great find, and others shared advice on how to best prepare and store the items that had been bought in bulk - such as cooking up salmon pasta and salmon patties, stocking up the freezer with the slow-cooked beef, and making chicken parmigiana with the chicken fillets and rosemary and sage crumb.

More beginners to the world of budgeting and markdowns also chimed in, marvelling at the 'life-changing' savings Jojo and her family managed to make in such a short amount of time.

Of course, no good strategy is complete without pointers on how to replicate it! So, here's some simple budgeting tips to help you save:

1. Meal plan: Please bear in mind that this doesn't necessarily mean cooking a meal from scratch every night – it’s more about getting familiar with choices that offer the best value for your money.

2. Buy meat and vegetables in bulk: Opt for the cheaper cuts, eat them in the coming days and freeze any leftovers. And while you’re at it, also try adding lentils and grated vegetables to mince dishes to make the most of your bank balance.

3. Have a meat-free dinner: If you don’t want to go full vegetarian, make sure to at least have one or two meat-free meals during the week. That way, you’ll be surprised how much you can save.

4. Shop around: Compare grocery prices across different stores, check the catalogues for weekly specials, and, if need be, shop online to take control of your total cost before the checkout. We post Coles, Woolies, ALDI, and IGA deals in our deals & discounts forum every week.

5. Make your own cleaning products: Believe it or not, this can actually save you a lot of money in the long run. You’ve probably got a lot of the necessary ingredients lurking in your pantry already!

6. Put spare change in a money box: Yes, this technique might sound a bit old-fashioned - but if you’re looking to save a substantial amount of money, you'll be surprised by the difference it can make.

Key Takeaways

• Jojo, from Healesville in Victoria, managed to score $247 worth of groceries at Coles, including 16 packets of sliced salmon, for just $27.
• She managed to secure these discounts by shopping for markdowns at Coles, revealing that this specific haul was acquired on a Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
• Some of the significant bargains included New Zealand King Salmon for $1.16 instead of $11.60, Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef for $2 instead of $8.20, and Chicken Breast Fillets for $3 instead of $10.
• Many other shoppers were amazed at Jojo's significant savings, sharing their own success stories and insights.

At the Seniors Discount Club, we think that savings like this are really something worth celebrating, and so we wish Jojo and her family the best of luck with their frugal endeavours in the future. If you've got some shopping strategies of your own, you can always share your experiences with us in the comments below!

 

[Petra]

Thank you for all the tips.. I saw on Channel 7 news they said due to what's happening in Israel, petrol prices might go up. That means everything goes up, food, etc.

 

[Lisa]

Money-saving can be tricky, especially amid the cost of living crisis. But it’s not all doom and gloom – there are ways to save a few dollars here and there!

This brings us to our story today. A Mum from Healesville, Jojo, was lucky enough to come across a particularly lucrative strategy - one that allowed her to score $247 worth of groceries from Coles for a mere $27!

Jojo was very happy when she posted a photo of the haul on social media.

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Jojo's haul was amazing, saving her in the order of 90% on her grocery bill. Source: Facebook / Jojo

The family's grocery bill was slashed by a whopping $220 - all thanks to their favourite shopping tips and tricks. Some of the items that featured in the spectacularly low-cost haul included New Zealand King Salmon (down from $11.60 to only $1.16!), Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef (down from $8.20 to just two dollars!), and Chicken Breast Fillets (down from $10 to $3).

Jojo also managed to pick up some organic Australian beef stir fry and chocolate cookies, much to the delight of her two boys!

On top of this, the happy shopper also shared some of the details of the endeavour, revealing that she visited Coles on a Saturday at 7.30 p.m.

Insights like these are invaluable to frequent shoppers, so it should come as no surprise that Jojo's luck was met with a wave of incredible reactions from the experienced bargain-lovers of the group.

Many people commented on the great find, and others shared advice on how to best prepare and store the items that had been bought in bulk - such as cooking up salmon pasta and salmon patties, stocking up the freezer with the slow-cooked beef, and making chicken parmigiana with the chicken fillets and rosemary and sage crumb.

More beginners to the world of budgeting and markdowns also chimed in, marvelling at the 'life-changing' savings Jojo and her family managed to make in such a short amount of time.

Of course, no good strategy is complete without pointers on how to replicate it! So, here's some simple budgeting tips to help you save:

1. Meal plan: Please bear in mind that this doesn't necessarily mean cooking a meal from scratch every night – it’s more about getting familiar with choices that offer the best value for your money.

2. Buy meat and vegetables in bulk: Opt for the cheaper cuts, eat them in the coming days and freeze any leftovers. And while you’re at it, also try adding lentils and grated vegetables to mince dishes to make the most of your bank balance.

3. Have a meat-free dinner: If you don’t want to go full vegetarian, make sure to at least have one or two meat-free meals during the week. That way, you’ll be surprised how much you can save.

4. Shop around: Compare grocery prices across different stores, check the catalogues for weekly specials, and, if need be, shop online to take control of your total cost before the checkout. We post Coles, Woolies, ALDI, and IGA deals in our deals & discounts forum every week.

5. Make your own cleaning products: Believe it or not, this can actually save you a lot of money in the long run. You’ve probably got a lot of the necessary ingredients lurking in your pantry already!

6. Put spare change in a money box: Yes, this technique might sound a bit old-fashioned - but if you’re looking to save a substantial amount of money, you'll be surprised by the difference it can make.

Key Takeaways

• Jojo, from Healesville in Victoria, managed to score $247 worth of groceries at Coles, including 16 packets of sliced salmon, for just $27.
• She managed to secure these discounts by shopping for markdowns at Coles, revealing that this specific haul was acquired on a Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
• Some of the significant bargains included New Zealand King Salmon for $1.16 instead of $11.60, Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef for $2 instead of $8.20, and Chicken Breast Fillets for $3 instead of $10.
• Many other shoppers were amazed at Jojo's significant savings, sharing their own success stories and insights.

At the Seniors Discount Club, we think that savings like this are really something worth celebrating, and so we wish Jojo and her family the best of luck with their frugal endeavours in the future. If you've got some shopping strategies of your own, you can always share your experiences with us in the comments below!

Let's put this into context rarely does this happen, so don't expect it. Also you have to be in the right place at the right time to score these kinds of markdowns the one thing I don't really like about it.. is this woman took all if them so nothing left for anyone else, seems a bit selfish..and before you all start jumping down my throat we are all in the same boat trying to save money that could have been shared around at least 10 families..

 

[Linda24]

Coles and Woolworths on the Gold Coast barely take 20% off soon to expire food. We don't see the bargains like they have in Healesville.

 

[Alt4me]

All well and good if you have great management that gives a good price drop but nothing like that near us at all.

 

[Trishie]

Money-saving can be tricky, especially amid the cost of living crisis. But it’s not all doom and gloom – there are ways to save a few dollars here and there!

This brings us to our story today. A Mum from Healesville, Jojo, was lucky enough to come across a particularly lucrative strategy - one that allowed her to score $247 worth of groceries from Coles for a mere $27!

Jojo was very happy when she posted a photo of the haul on social media.

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Jojo's haul was amazing, saving her in the order of 90% on her grocery bill. Source: Facebook / Jojo

The family's grocery bill was slashed by a whopping $220 - all thanks to their favourite shopping tips and tricks. Some of the items that featured in the spectacularly low-cost haul included New Zealand King Salmon (down from $11.60 to only $1.16!), Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef (down from $8.20 to just two dollars!), and Chicken Breast Fillets (down from $10 to $3).

Jojo also managed to pick up some organic Australian beef stir fry and chocolate cookies, much to the delight of her two boys!

On top of this, the happy shopper also shared some of the details of the endeavour, revealing that she visited Coles on a Saturday at 7.30 p.m.

Insights like these are invaluable to frequent shoppers, so it should come as no surprise that Jojo's luck was met with a wave of incredible reactions from the experienced bargain-lovers of the group.

Many people commented on the great find, and others shared advice on how to best prepare and store the items that had been bought in bulk - such as cooking up salmon pasta and salmon patties, stocking up the freezer with the slow-cooked beef, and making chicken parmigiana with the chicken fillets and rosemary and sage crumb.

More beginners to the world of budgeting and markdowns also chimed in, marvelling at the 'life-changing' savings Jojo and her family managed to make in such a short amount of time.

Of course, no good strategy is complete without pointers on how to replicate it! So, here's some simple budgeting tips to help you save:

1. Meal plan: Please bear in mind that this doesn't necessarily mean cooking a meal from scratch every night – it’s more about getting familiar with choices that offer the best value for your money.

2. Buy meat and vegetables in bulk: Opt for the cheaper cuts, eat them in the coming days and freeze any leftovers. And while you’re at it, also try adding lentils and grated vegetables to mince dishes to make the most of your bank balance.

3. Have a meat-free dinner: If you don’t want to go full vegetarian, make sure to at least have one or two meat-free meals during the week. That way, you’ll be surprised how much you can save.

4. Shop around: Compare grocery prices across different stores, check the catalogues for weekly specials, and, if need be, shop online to take control of your total cost before the checkout. We post Coles, Woolies, ALDI, and IGA deals in our deals & discounts forum every week.

5. Make your own cleaning products: Believe it or not, this can actually save you a lot of money in the long run. You’ve probably got a lot of the necessary ingredients lurking in your pantry already!

6. Put spare change in a money box: Yes, this technique might sound a bit old-fashioned - but if you’re looking to save a substantial amount of money, you'll be surprised by the difference it can make.

Key Takeaways

• Jojo, from Healesville in Victoria, managed to score $247 worth of groceries at Coles, including 16 packets of sliced salmon, for just $27.
• She managed to secure these discounts by shopping for markdowns at Coles, revealing that this specific haul was acquired on a Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
• Some of the significant bargains included New Zealand King Salmon for $1.16 instead of $11.60, Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef for $2 instead of $8.20, and Chicken Breast Fillets for $3 instead of $10.
• Many other shoppers were amazed at Jojo's significant savings, sharing their own success stories and insights.

At the Seniors Discount Club, we think that savings like this are really something worth celebrating, and so we wish Jojo and her family the best of luck with their frugal endeavours in the future. If you've got some shopping strategies of your own, you can always share your experiences with us in the comments below!

I am in disbelief when I read of the massive discount on meat and other perishable goods when at near use by and best before dates At my local store we will be lucky to see $2-3 dollars of any product even when the use by date is the next day

 

[Jennylolo]

$1 is about all that comes off items in all my local supermarkets (7 within about 8 minute drive). And late night shopping - no discounts.

 

[Luckyus]

Money-saving can be tricky, especially amid the cost of living crisis. But it’s not all doom and gloom – there are ways to save a few dollars here and there!

This brings us to our story today. A Mum from Healesville, Jojo, was lucky enough to come across a particularly lucrative strategy - one that allowed her to score $247 worth of groceries from Coles for a mere $27!

Jojo was very happy when she posted a photo of the haul on social media.

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Jojo's haul was amazing, saving her in the order of 90% on her grocery bill. Source: Facebook / Jojo

The family's grocery bill was slashed by a whopping $220 - all thanks to their favourite shopping tips and tricks. Some of the items that featured in the spectacularly low-cost haul included New Zealand King Salmon (down from $11.60 to only $1.16!), Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef (down from $8.20 to just two dollars!), and Chicken Breast Fillets (down from $10 to $3).

Jojo also managed to pick up some organic Australian beef stir fry and chocolate cookies, much to the delight of her two boys!

On top of this, the happy shopper also shared some of the details of the endeavour, revealing that she visited Coles on a Saturday at 7.30 p.m.

Insights like these are invaluable to frequent shoppers, so it should come as no surprise that Jojo's luck was met with a wave of incredible reactions from the experienced bargain-lovers of the group.

Many people commented on the great find, and others shared advice on how to best prepare and store the items that had been bought in bulk - such as cooking up salmon pasta and salmon patties, stocking up the freezer with the slow-cooked beef, and making chicken parmigiana with the chicken fillets and rosemary and sage crumb.

More beginners to the world of budgeting and markdowns also chimed in, marvelling at the 'life-changing' savings Jojo and her family managed to make in such a short amount of time.

Of course, no good strategy is complete without pointers on how to replicate it! So, here's some simple budgeting tips to help you save:

1. Meal plan: Please bear in mind that this doesn't necessarily mean cooking a meal from scratch every night – it’s more about getting familiar with choices that offer the best value for your money.

2. Buy meat and vegetables in bulk: Opt for the cheaper cuts, eat them in the coming days and freeze any leftovers. And while you’re at it, also try adding lentils and grated vegetables to mince dishes to make the most of your bank balance.

3. Have a meat-free dinner: If you don’t want to go full vegetarian, make sure to at least have one or two meat-free meals during the week. That way, you’ll be surprised how much you can save.

4. Shop around: Compare grocery prices across different stores, check the catalogues for weekly specials, and, if need be, shop online to take control of your total cost before the checkout. We post Coles, Woolies, ALDI, and IGA deals in our deals & discounts forum every week.

5. Make your own cleaning products: Believe it or not, this can actually save you a lot of money in the long run. You’ve probably got a lot of the necessary ingredients lurking in your pantry already!

6. Put spare change in a money box: Yes, this technique might sound a bit old-fashioned - but if you’re looking to save a substantial amount of money, you'll be surprised by the difference it can make.

Key Takeaways

• Jojo, from Healesville in Victoria, managed to score $247 worth of groceries at Coles, including 16 packets of sliced salmon, for just $27.
• She managed to secure these discounts by shopping for markdowns at Coles, revealing that this specific haul was acquired on a Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
• Some of the significant bargains included New Zealand King Salmon for $1.16 instead of $11.60, Slow-Cooked Pulled Beef for $2 instead of $8.20, and Chicken Breast Fillets for $3 instead of $10.
• Many other shoppers were amazed at Jojo's significant savings, sharing their own success stories and insights.

At the Seniors Discount Club, we think that savings like this are really something worth celebrating, and so we wish Jojo and her family the best of luck with their frugal endeavours in the future. If you've got some shopping strategies of your own, you can always share your experiences with us in the comments below!

In the greed effectively stopped somebody else from saving a couple of dollars, personally I think there should be a limit on the amount purchased, but that's just me.

 

[mark godwin]

Let's put this into context rarely does this happen, so don't expect it. Also you have to be in the right place at the right time to score these kinds of markdowns the one thing I don't really like about it.. is this woman took all if them so nothing left for anyone else, seems a bit selfish..and before you all start jumping down my throat we are all in the same boat trying to save money that could have been shared around at least 10 families..

i can only agree totally . it,s just greed .

 

[Babbie]

Let's put this into context rarely does this happen, so don't expect it. Also you have to be in the right place at the right time to score these kinds of markdowns the one thing I don't really like about it.. is this woman took all if them so nothing left for anyone else, seems a bit selfish..and before you all start jumping down my throat we are all in the same boat trying to save money that could have been shared around at least 10 families..

This customer has the right to buy whatever she wants and how much she wants. I'm sure she does not care whether you think she is selfish or not.

 

[Luckyus]

This customer has the right to buy whatever she wants and how much she wants. I'm sure she does not care whether you think she is selfish or not.

That's the problem with people today.

 

[Babbie]

That's the problem with people today.

I think there is a lot more to be concerned about in the world today, other than some nonsense about woman getting a heap of bargains while shopping. I suppose as people get older their world gets very narrow and they worry about rubbish.

 

[AlanQ]

Thank you for all the tips.. I saw on Channel 7 news they said due to what's happening in Israel, petrol prices might go up. That means everything goes up, food, etc.

Other than a questionable source, over the decades of conflict with Israel and (in this case) hamas petrol has never gone through the roof as a result. Unless the US sticks its nose in and stirs up the other middle east countries it will have minimal impact. Iranian oil already has sanctions imposed, Saudi's are not supporters of hamas, Palestine yes, but hamas NO. However, petrol suppliers will say differently to price gouge. This is a conflict with 2 non oil supplying countries so once again never has resulted in fuel price increases.

 

[Lisa]

This customer has the right to buy whatever she wants and how much she wants. I'm sure she does not care whether you think she is selfish or not.

Sounds like you are also!

 

[AlanQ]

This customer has the right to buy whatever she wants and how much she wants. I'm sure she does not care whether you think she is selfish or not.

This customer has the right to buy whatever she wants and how much she wants. I'm sure she does not care whether you think she is selfish or not.

there's that sense of entitlement that now seems far too prevalent & accepted in this country

 

[Babbie]

Sounds like you are also!

Yep, love a bargain. What a load of nonsense you are fixated on. Get a life dear!!

This customer has the right to buy whatever she wants and how much she wants. I'm sure she does not care whether you think she is selfish or not.


there's that sense of entitlement that now seems far too prevalent & accepted in this country

What a miserable existence you must lead. With all the issues going on in the world you have nothing better to do apart from getting bogged down in nonsense about strangers getting bargains while shopping. You poor old soul.

 

[AlanQ]

Yep, love a bargain. What a load of nonsense you are fixated on. Get a life dear!!

What a miserable existence you must lead. With all the issues going on in the world you have nothing better to do apart from getting bogged down in nonsense about strangers getting bargains while shopping. You poor old soul.

Oh, what a burn that was. Old Haggard troll strikes again.

 

[Babbie]

Oh, what a burn that was. Old Haggard troll strikes again.

Oh dear, name calling. Poor old man. Well, take a happy pill. Try to enjoy life old boy.

 

[AlanQ]

Oh dear, name calling. Poor old man. Well, take a happy pill. Try to enjoy life old boy.

Poor old soul clearly doesn't count? You know before these websites, all the unrequited opinions just stayed where they still should, in your head. Thanks love. You know when you've hit bottom and responding to idiots through the internet.

 

[Babbie]

Poor old soul clearly doesn't count? You know before these websites, all the unrequited opinions just stayed where they still should, in your head. Thanks love. You know when you've hit bottom and responding to idiots through the internet.

Oh dear, more insults and name calling. Sorry that you are so miserable, all over shopping. Most men couldn't care less. Hope you feel better soon.