Alternative Ways of Shopping
Since my OH has been out of work (and I know we are not the only ones) I have had to make adjustments to the way I shop and what I shop for. Gone are the days when I used to go to the supermarket once a month and stock up on stuff, just taking what I fancied with no real regard to cost. In fact it is a rare occurence if I go to the supermarket these days at all for a proper shop. I have more of an eye these days as to costs. In fact it has bee a steep learning curve of a different kind and I don't think that I could go back to the way I used to do things even if I had the money, which I don't. I have enjoyed the challenge of making the pennies stretch as far as I can and getting the best deal I can for my money. Taking advantage of bog-offs, Wilkinsons, pound stores, special offers, markets and smaller shops as well as cheaper stores like Lidl and Aldi and of course the market and my local veg shop. And above all I try and make as ...