The skyrocketing prices of commodities have prompted savvy shoppers to seek out alternatives on how to score groceries for cheaper prices.

While a number of markdown sales have seen some customers successfully save up a couple of bucks from their grocery bills, not everyone has the luxury of patiently waiting for sporadic promos from major retailers.

This has been the problem of mum-of-four Jasmine Williams who admitted that she doesn't have the option of just dropping off her responsibility of taking care of her kids just to go to the nearest supermarket store when they announce sales, especially since she's taking care of them alone.

However, when her fortnightly grocery bill went from $350 to roughly $500 shopping at major retailers, such as Coles and Woolworths, Jasmine devised a plan on how she can hunt for some bargain buys...

As it turned out, the mum's "outside the box" method of scoring groceries for cheaper prices paid off, after she revealed spending $1,200 on items that are enough for her family of 6 to consume for the next nine to twelve months.

Jasmine Williams revealed how she scored cheaper groceries that could feed her family of six for nine to twelve months. Credit: Facebook/Markdown Addicts.​

So, how did Jasmine do it?

The mum-of-four revealed that she shopped around for the best prices instead of doing her grocery shop at major retailers, saying that she was able to find amazing deals from different stores.

She quipped: "I’ve found some amazing deals from different places, you just need to know where to look."

“Luckily I’ve found a way to stock up as things aren't looking like they are getting better anytime soon and I needed a cheaper way to shop for my family.”

Jasmine shared that each time she finds an item "at the right price", she purchases them in bulk for stocking up.

While this method appears to be excessive, we should keep in mind that Jasmine buys groceries for a family of six, so, you may feel free to adjust the quantity of your grocery shop based on your needs.

Speaking of needs, she emphasised that the key to saving up money from shopping is to list down the things that you know you need.

The mum also shared some of the Brisbane stores where she found exceptional bargains, including Tribe of Judah in Slacks Creek, Golden Circle in Capalaba, ASM Meats in Capalaba, Chemist Warehouse, Big W, Catch, Amazon and Costco, noting that these stores have counterparts across each state in the country.

“Luckily I could use my AfterPay for most places so it's pretty much like me going shopping each fortnight anyway,” she said.

“Last fortnight all I spent in store for fresh fridge items was $30.”

The mum said that she shopped around for the best prices and bought them in bulk for stocking. Credit: Yahoo Lifestyle.​

Jasmine also shared some more tips for shopping around and bulk buying:

1. Write a list of what you want to stockpile like toiletries, for example, to keep yourself on track. There’s no point in buying things you don't need or won't use.

2. If you have an idea of rough prices you usually spend on items, make a list and compare prices in each store. This way you can work out if you’re saving or paying the same. This will get easier the more you do it and you’ll be able to spot a good deal.

3. Stick to a budget of what you know you can spend. Don't go putting yourself in debt just to stockpile.

4. Here's the fun part - go hunting for those specials and check out places in your area that you wouldn’t normally think to go to. Every state has some bargain outlets or farmer's markets. Add yourself to the store’s Facebook pages too, so you never miss a good deal!

5. As soon as you get down to the last three items of each thing, restock it so you never run out.

Source: Jasmine Williams

Jasmine disclosed to Yahoo Lifestyle that she had been receiving positive feedback since she shared her tips, admitting that she was delighted with the warm messages she was receiving.

“I just wanted to save and get more for my money,” she said.

“I wanted to help people by giving them my tips on how I’ve been able to shop smarter, save money, and still provide for my family.”

“The reaction I got from the post was amazing, to help that many people and make their life a little easier just by giving a few tips made my day,” she said.

"I hope it really helps so many Aussie families."

Are you looking forward to trying these tips? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

[lozat54]

Mum reveals tip for scoring cheaper groceries that could last for months​

The skyrocketing prices of commodities have prompted savvy shoppers to seek out alternatives on how to score groceries for cheaper prices.

While a number of markdown sales have seen some customers successfully save up a couple of bucks from their grocery bills, not everyone has the luxury of patiently waiting for sporadic promos from major retailers.

This has been the problem of mum-of-four Jasmine Williams who admitted that she doesn't have the option of just dropping off her responsibility of taking care of her kids just to go to the nearest supermarket store when they announce sales, especially since she's taking care of them alone.

However, when her fortnightly grocery bill went from $350 to roughly $500 shopping at major retailers, such as Coles and Woolworths, Jasmine devised a plan on how she can hunt for some bargain buys...

As it turned out, the mum's "outside the box" method of scoring groceries for cheaper prices paid off, after she revealed spending $1,200 on items that are enough for her family of 6 to consume for the next nine to twelve months.

Jasmine Williams revealed how she scored cheaper groceries that could feed her family of six for nine to twelve months. Credit: Facebook/Markdown Addicts.​

So, how did Jasmine do it?

The mum-of-four revealed that she shopped around for the best prices instead of doing her grocery shop at major retailers, saying that she was able to find amazing deals from different stores.

She quipped: "I’ve found some amazing deals from different places, you just need to know where to look."

“Luckily I’ve found a way to stock up as things aren't looking like they are getting better anytime soon and I needed a cheaper way to shop for my family.”

Jasmine shared that each time she finds an item "at the right price", she purchases them in bulk for stocking up.

While this method appears to be excessive, we should keep in mind that Jasmine buys groceries for a family of six, so, you may feel free to adjust the quantity of your grocery shop based on your needs.

Speaking of needs, she emphasised that the key to saving up money from shopping is to list down the things that you know you need.

The mum also shared some of the Brisbane stores where she found exceptional bargains, including Tribe of Judah in Slacks Creek, Golden Circle in Capalaba, ASM Meats in Capalaba, Chemist Warehouse, Big W, Catch, Amazon and Costco, noting that these stores have counterparts across each state in the country.

“Luckily I could use my AfterPay for most places so it's pretty much like me going shopping each fortnight anyway,” she said.

“Last fortnight all I spent in store for fresh fridge items was $30.”

The mum said that she shopped around for the best prices and bought them in bulk for stocking. Credit: Yahoo Lifestyle.​

Jasmine also shared some more tips for shopping around and bulk buying:

1. Write a list of what you want to stockpile like toiletries, for example, to keep yourself on track. There’s no point in buying things you don't need or won't use.

2. If you have an idea of rough prices you usually spend on items, make a list and compare prices in each store. This way you can work out if you’re saving or paying the same. This will get easier the more you do it and you’ll be able to spot a good deal.

3. Stick to a budget of what you know you can spend. Don't go putting yourself in debt just to stockpile.

4. Here's the fun part - go hunting for those specials and check out places in your area that you wouldn’t normally think to go to. Every state has some bargain outlets or farmer's markets. Add yourself to the store’s Facebook pages too, so you never miss a good deal!

5. As soon as you get down to the last three items of each thing, restock it so you never run out.

Source: Jasmine Williams

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Jasmine disclosed to Yahoo Lifestyle that she had been receiving positive feedback since she shared her tips, admitting that she was delighted with the warm messages she was receiving.

“I just wanted to save and get more for my money,” she said.

“I wanted to help people by giving them my tips on how I’ve been able to shop smarter, save money, and still provide for my family.”

“The reaction I got from the post was amazing, to help that many people and make their life a little easier just by giving a few tips made my day,” she said.

"I hope it really helps so many Aussie families."

Are you looking forward to trying these tips? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Is these meant to be new ideas?

 

[Ricci]

This is a good idea if you have (a) storage capacity (b) time and (c) the money. I always found it was much better to do a weeks shopping and make it last for 8 days. That way every few weeks you have in effect saved a weeks shopping money. Most people have leftovers and odds and ends that can be made into something quite edible for the last day, it just needs a bit of imagination and inventiveness. Of course you have to be flexible on which day you do your shopping but this method worked well for me when my family was growing up.

 

[NotPhilips]

This is a good idea if you have (a) storage capacity (b) time and (c) the money. I always found it was much better to do a weeks shopping and make it last for 8 days. That way every few weeks you have in effect saved a weeks shopping money. Most people have leftovers and odds and ends that can be made into something quite edible for the last day, it just needs a bit of imagination and inventiveness. Of course you have to be flexible on which day you do your shopping but this method worked well for me when my family was growing up.

I don't think "(c) the money" is an issue in this case, as she says she uses AfterPay to spread the cost. Of course that facility, being a form of credit, isn't available to those of us with no credit history and a low income.

 

[Esma Rose]

When I tossed my licence in @ 94 I never realized my life style together with the Covid was going to make such an alteration to my life.
I found myself on the other side of the road & had run into an iron surround of a coffee shop. No damage to me but eventually the Police etc put me in an Ambulance for tests "just in case." Right as rain, passing with flying colours. The big but was 3 months later it was suggested it might have been a mini stroke.. A few yrs on with no car I am thanking my nephew Bruce for the shopping I need simply because I can't find anyone to teach me on my PC how to get Coles to deliver. They all say it is time consuming & I am a woman of DO DO DO it yourself. Also (without ego) I love helping others. It's my scene.
I am now looking back on my family who really love me & wanted me to toss my driving in. If the truth be known I should have realized how my private life would never be the same again. I gave in. Thanks to them today I am still alive. At the time my future was just that.... All of you reading this have either been through it OR will one day. Budgeting all my life for the domestic economy side was forever a wonderful shopping experience, but it is such a difference with an empty nest, alone & keeping supplies for cuppa's etc for mates dwindling back to life with the covid forever in mind. I congratulate all the readers who have adapted so quickly to the many changes which I am being introduced to with my pace somewhat slowing down. I still need to learn what it is like . Thanks to the Senior members & the wonderful 6 who began my life all over again to get my taste buds (all 10.000 of them) working. My precious Maddie etc). big thanks.

 

[mark godwin]