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Adopting a few of these simple habits can really help take the stress out of the weekly shop, save you money and make your trips so much quicker! Here are our top tips to help reduce your food waste while shopping:

• Remember to take your shopping list with you whether just notes on your phone, a photo of a dry-wipe list on fridge, a handwritten list or a beautifully organised meal planner. It'll keep you focused on buying only what you need. 
• Set your budget before you go and try to stick to it. It'll help to keep your eye on the £s and avoid buying things you don't need that may end up being wasted.
• Use the 'quick-scan' handheld facility in-store which adds your bill as you go along and allows you to pack as you go which saves you time too. 
• Sense-check special offers - when will you actually eat the extra food? Is it in your plan? If you don't need it then it's not saving you money.
• Tick off your list as you buy your food will keep you focused on your list and help you see what's left to buy, avoiding unplanned purchases.
• Keep the kids distracted while you shop by asking them to help you if they can or keeping them occupied by activities to avoid unwanted purchases. 
• Go for supermarket own brand food which often tastes just as good as branded products so give it a try and see what you can swap to save £s at the same time. 

Websites with other useful tips: 

7 Shopping Tips To Stop Food Wastage | Respect Food 

10 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home - Tips for Reducing Food Waste (goodhousekeeping.com)