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Food is a very important part of a family's expenses.

In general, this is the highest budget just after the one spent on housing.

For 4 people, on average, € 883 is spent on food, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies.

In short, feeding your little family is expensive!

So if we can save some money by going shopping, we will not deprive ourselves!

We have selected 21 effective tips for you to spend less while shopping. Look :

1. Choose products located at the bottom of the shelves

The first of the rules for saving money while shopping is to keep your eyes open. It may seem obvious ... but you have to know how to avoid products at the head of gondolas.

Instead, look for the products at the back of the store and choose those that are at the very bottom or at the very top of the shelves. Why ? Because that's where the cheapest products are. Indeed, supermarkets hide the products where they make the least margin. Check out the trick here.

2. Use an envelope to respect your shopping budget

This is one of the most effective techniques for not spending too much on shopping. Why ? Because when we go shopping, we are always tempted to fall for one thing or another. Suddenly, we explode the budget ... Moreover, everything is done for that in the supermarkets!

Whereas if you have a specific budget to stick to, you know exactly what you can spend. Once you have determined how much you can spend on groceries, put the corresponding money in an envelope so as not to spend more than expected! Check out the trick here.

3. Set a budget ABOVE what you want to spend

Yes, this trick is really super weird. But she works! Sometimes when we set ourselves goals that are too hard to achieve, we get discouraged and it becomes mission impossible ... But if we do not leave ourselves a little room for maneuver, then we are more reasonable and in addition we make more efforts. Result, we spend less! Check out the trick here.

4. Avoid supermarkets and go to markets

Why not buy your fruits and vegetables in the markets? Overall, the markets are cheaper than the supermarkets. To be sure that you are not spending too much in a market, just choose fruits and vegetables that are in season. Not to mention that you also gain in quality! Check out the trick here.

5. Make a shopping list

To make sure that I only buy what I need, and that I don't forget anything, I always make a shopping list before going to the supermarket. It keeps me from being tempted by foods or products that will end up going out of date because I don't really need them.

So, with my shopping list, I save money and make less waste! Check out the trick here.

6. Plan what you are going to eat

To make an effective shopping list, you have to plan the menus in advance. This way you will know exactly what you need to prepare your meals. You will not forget anything and you will not be tempted to fall for already cooked dishes that are much more expensive (and less good for your health!). Check out the trick here.

To discover : 25 Foods You Must Never Buy Again.

7. Bulk purchase only certain items

Buying some items in bulk can save you a lot of money! Obviously, you have to buy ONLY useful products, which do not expire or that you can keep easily. For example, we will always need toilet paper, toothbrushes, laundry ... So if you find promotions on this type of product ... bingo! You save real money. Check out the trick here.

8. Buy (a lot) less meat

I'm sure you've noticed that meat is one of the food items the most expensive. So if you really want to save money on groceries, you have to buy less meat. There is no question of allowing yourself to starve to death! Indeed, you can easily replace it with eggs once or twice a week, for example. And what's more, it's better for your health! Check out the trick here.

9. Ban these 25 products from your shopping list

Better to avoid putting certain products in the Caddy. Why ? Because some of the products that can be found over the counter in supermarkets are not only bad for your health, but also cost a fortune! You can start with processed and prepared products like ready meals and sous vide sandwiches. This is also the case for energy drinks, iced tea, Parmesan, smoked meat ... Discover the full list here.

10. Collect fruits and vegetables for free by doing the end of the markets

Every day, a lot of fruit and vegetables are thrown into the markets. The waste is enormous! To reduce your food costs and at the same time, fight against waste, why not take advantage of these unsold products? Often, it is enough to make friends with your grocer or go to the market when everyone is packing up to collect kilos of free fruits and vegetables. Find out how here.

11. Go picking directly at the farm

Eat better, save money and have a good time at the same time, it's possible! To have low prices and ultra fresh products, the best solution is to go and collect them directly from the farm. With the picking at the farm, no more hassle of shopping! Find out how it works here.

12. Shop at hard discounters

Admittedly, shopping in a hard discounter is not as pleasant as in a regular supermarket. The products are less well stored. There is less to choose from ... But when you see the savings you make on a cart by going to this type of store, it's definitely worth it! Especially since hard discounters are making more and more organic products. In this type of store (Aldi, Leader Price, Lidl, Netto, etc.) it is best to provide you with basic products (rice, pasta, etc.). For fresh produce, take a walk to the market. Check out the trick here.

13. Don't throw away your leftovers

One of the most effective solutions to save on shopping is to do it less often! For that, nothing better than to keep the leftovers of meals for the next day. Indeed, more than 25% of the food we buy ends up in the trash ... It's still a shame given the price of food! Know that leftovers are always great the next day. You can refill them or accommodate them without any problem. Check out the trick here.

To discover : 15 Recipes to Cook Leftovers and Stop Waste.

14. Remember to freeze your food to save money

Your freezer is your best ally for saving money. Thanks to it, you will be able to buy products in bulk and freeze them to save money. And you can also freeze products that are about to expire (like fish) and eat them later. You can also freeze leftovers, instead of throwing them away, and make them a meal for later. That's so many more savings and less shopping to do! Check out the trick here.

15. No longer throw away expired products

Okay ... I'm not asking you to get sick from eating completely rotten stuff! On the other hand, did you know that there are many foods that you can eat without any risk to your health, well after the expiration date? Thus, you avoid the waste, you will do less shopping and you save money! Find out which stale foods you can eat here.

16. Always buy seasonal fruits and vegetables.

One of the best ways to spend less while shopping is by buying seasonal fruits and vegetables. Not only are they better, they are also cheaper. To make no more mistakes about fruits and vegetables, discover the table of seasonal fruits and vegetables here.

17. Buy seasonal fish and seafood

What is true for fruits and vegetables also applies to fish and seafood. We know less, but there is also a seasonality for fish and shellfish. If you stick to it, you will have fresher products, but also much cheaper. Discover the seasonal fish and seafood calendar here.

18. Cook the right amounts

It makes sense, if you cook using the right proportions, you will waste less and throw away less. If you prepare too much food, you may throw more food away and go shopping more often. Do not worry ! Cooking with the right proportions can be learned and far from difficult. Check out the trick here.

19. Choose distributor brands

Choosing private labels is the guarantee of paying less for the products. In fact, most of the time, private label advertising spending is lower and this is reflected in the price that consumers pay in the end. And, in general, the quality is also there, especially for basic products. Check out the trick here.

20. Keep a tidy fridge

It may seem like an unnecessary chore ... But it is very important to store your fridge properly. This is the best way to keep your food longer and not pass the expiration dates ... You waste less and therefore you will go shopping less often. CQFD! Check out the trick here.

21. Choose fresh produce from your region

Shopping by choosing fresh, regional products is an efficient way to spend less. Local products have not taken the plane and their prices are affected. And, generally, they are much tastier, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Check out the trick here.

And there you have it, you now know the most effective tips for spending less while shopping :-)

Hope this will help you save money!

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