Sainsbury’s are launching the second menu of their Feed your family for £50 campaign and I’m giving FIVE lucky readers the chance to win all of the groceries you’ll need to cook it – delivered straight to your front door!
You can read my review of the meal planner to see what I made of it.
If you’d like to get your weekly shop for free then you need to act FAST as this competition isn’t open for long! Here’s what you have to do:
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1. For a chance to win please comment on this post telling me your top tips for feeding a family on a budget.
2. For a second chance to win please tweet this post Win £50 worth of Sainsbury’s groceries with @cookingkt http://wp.me/pU5T8-J8 and comment HERE telling me you have done so along with your twitter username
3. For a third chance to win please follow me @cookingkt on Twitter and comment HERE to tell me you have done so.
4. For a fourth chance to win follow @sainsburys
on Twitter and comment HERE to tell me you have done so.
5. For a fifth chance to win please you can ’like’ the Sainsbury’s page on facebook, and comment HERE to tell me you have done so.
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GIVEAWAY RULES
This giveaway is open to all readers with a UK mailing address. The winner will be chosen using an online randomiser and announced in a subsequent post. As I am allowing multiple entries the randomiser may choose the same person twice, in this case I shall pick another winner until there are five separate winners.
When commenting please leave your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win.
I am running this competition on behalf of Sainsbury’s who will be responsible for arranging times to send the prizes to the winners. Their decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. You can find a full list of terms and conditions from Sainsbury’s here http://www.sainsburys-feed-your-family.co.uk/PutItToTheTest/PrizeDrawRules/.
There is one main way to enter and several ways to get bonus entries. You must leave a separate comment for each bonus entry otherwise they will not be counted.
****Closing date: 10pm Monday, 30th May 2011****
Good Luck!
Thanks to Sainsbury’s for providing these fantastic prizes.
Hop on over to Fuss Free Flavours for yet another chance to win the same prize!!!
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Feeding boys and a firefighter 
top tip – make it all from scratch as its much cheaper than buying pre-made ( and you also control what is in it),
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Top Tip – buy in bulk non perishable items when the BOGOFF’s are on
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my twitter name is @laylafletcher and I have done all the steps for the comp.
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My top tip is go for basic ranges and dont be afraid to shop around for cheep deals
My top tip is to serve plenty of vegetables! Carb fillers like potatoes and rice are actually an essential part of our diet, but a lot of people have cut them right out
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Hi Katie,
My tip would be to buy seasonal. Buy the fruit, veg and meats that are in abundance as they are much cheaper. It also is better for the environment – no eating imported strawberries in January!
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My tip would be dont over look cheaper cuts of meat or even mince! Cooked the right way cheaper cuts can be just as delicious as say sirloin for example and there is so much you can do with mince it really is a staple in this house
Ive tweeted the competition phrase as @zoenmya
I follow on twitter (those cakes look scrummy!) as @zoenmya
when cooking a meal allways use 3 vegs and plenty of them, and for a sweet try fruit salad all natural or jelly with less sugar.
also following and rt on twitter for both @sainsburys and @cookingkt with the name @bulinachinashop
I follow @sainsburys on twitter as @zoenmya
I also follow sainsburys on facebook as zoe allen mse
Plan ahead – but not too rigorously. If you see a really good bargain on an item that isn’t on your list, you need to be able to make a mental swap of your planned meals while you are shopping. And try to always know what you already have at home in your fridge and cupboards, so you don’t accidentally double up on things, and so that you know what ingredients you have at home that would work with your bargain buys.
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My top tip is to get the family eating the same thing!! Children actually enjoy eating the same meals of us and it saves money and also a lot of time! If you have to eat at different times which we often do due to the hours we work have lots of freezer pots at the ready so you can always put aside a portion for the kids for another time. Have tried out the Sainsburys meal planner myself and found it really helpful, reminded how useful it actually is to actually plan and make a shopping list!
Thanks for running the competition, sounds like the carbonara was a hit – sneak those courgettes down!!
Emily x
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Hi
my twitter username is @ellymitchiner
I am already following you and have added Sainsburys. I have ‘liked’ Sainsburys facebook page and sent out the offer post on twitter.
My tips for feeding a family of six (four boys, one man and me) are buy fruit and vegetables at the market wherever possible, try and meal plan with an eye on the next couple of meals (how to use leftovers if any etc.) and make your kitchen a happy place as you’ll be spending a LOT of time in it cooking from scratch…
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my tip is to make sure you shop around, read all the flyers then decide and also sometimes shopping first thing in the morning means you get ‘whoopsies’ where food hasnt got a long life so is greatly reduced this way you can still freeze it all for a fraction of the price
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I have to cook on a very tight budget so when I go shopping I go straight to the reduced selection and always stock up with as much reduced food as possible and either cook it that night and freeze it down, or freeze it straight away. That way my family can eat very healthy for a fraction of the price.
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My top tips are allways make a list of u must haves ie bread, ect,plan 8/9 meals for the week as not everyone will fancy a curry on a Monday with the left over chicken from the Sunday roast,it’s good to plan meals as when u have to feed 4/5 or more,plus u know how much money u have left for them all important treats,I’m ekitt1001 on Twitter x
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My tips are to plan your meals, then cook from scratch. You can bulk up a meal by using more seasonal veg & less meat. If you cook one big batch, you can freeze the leftovers for a healthy & easy ready meal for when you may be tight on time.
I have tweeted @handbag2000
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Top tip – make from scratch and make double each time so that you cab freeze a batch as well.
Following you and Sainsburies on Twitter and have tweeted post.
Great comp !
Have also liked on Facebook – Corky Priestley (Facebook) and @CorkyP1g on twitter
Following you on twitter @xeminoz
Follow @sainsburys on twitter
Liked Sainsbury’s Facebook page.
When making things like soups and bolognaise that can be bulked out with lentils etc use the extra and freeze for future use! Being pregnant I’m stocking up on my dishes in the freezer ready for bumps birth!
Try the supermarket own branded goods, sometimes you will be surprised at the quality and they are a lot cheaper.
Liked Sainsburys on facebook!
Plan your meals for the week ahead and try to stick to fruit & veg that are in season. Also, try and visit your supermarket later in the evening if you can – mine usually have some good meat reductions around 8pm, saves me a fortune, especially on the ‘nicer’ cuts. If any of the meat is too large for what you need, split it into smaller portions, label and pop in the freezer.
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My tip would be: its hard these days to get the family to eat the same meal so a great way of saving money is to make the family eat the same meals.
I have tweeted your tweet, I have followed you on twitter – im @xxfluffywhitexx. I have liked Sainsburys facebook page and i have followed them on twitter also.
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Heya !
My top tip is take full advantage of the online price comparison sites . Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves !
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I’m already friends with Sainsburys on Facebook too . My name on there is Crystal Mse .
Many thanks for this chance to win !
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Top tip for feeding on a budget – always try the shops own groceries first as sometimes they are cheaper but still taste great.
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Grow your own veg ( or get your dad to do so 🙂 ). Shop at local farmer’s markets and build up great relationships , it’s amazing the deals you can get.
I look out for items that are reduced that we will eat, especially if it can be frozen. The other day, I found frozen sausages in Sainsburys reduced from £1.99 to 25p, and mini cheesecakes (again frozen) down to 50p. In Iceland, they often reduce their products, wine gum boxes, down to £1 (now put aside for Christmas as BBD is 2012) and frozen cornish pasties were 50p for 2.
I try not to buy things that I know will go off too soon, and thus be thrown away as I really hate waste.
I make many of my meals from scratch; something like spag bowl buy some of the basics ranges from the shops (tinned tomatoes are always good), add basics dried herbs, 1/4 of onion, bit of garlic along with the mince. Basic spaghetti and pasta with it and you have a cheap meal. Any that’s left over, can be frozen and served up on another night.
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top tip for feeding a family on a budget is to try and not be wasteful . invest in some plastic containers that will seal food properly for a couple of days so you can work out what to do with your leftovers while your storing it in the fridge
My tip is to make food yourself and with any left overs don’t throw them away. Put them in plastic tubs and freeze so you can get them out at another date and use the food that’s left.
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Have tweeted @Cat1980uk
i follow sainsburys on twitter already
i follow sainsburys on facebook already as KATIE CORR. X
Already following you on Twitter @Cat1980uk 🙂
Already following @sainsburys on Twitter
Am also following Sainsburys on Facebook
Have liked the Sainsburys page and followed the last £50 meal plan which all of my boys enjoyed 🙂
Kendoke on twitter love living on a fiver!
Planning your weekly menu in advance really cuts costs as everything gets used & you only buy what you need rather than what tempts you in the supermarket! @Isis1981uk on Twitter.
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Following Sainsbury’s on Twitter @Isis1981uk
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When I cook for my family I tend to use left over roast on Monday or Tuesday. If we have roast chicken then I may make pealla on Monday or Tuesday. Roast beef – philly steak sandwiches, Pork – BBQ pork or stir fry. Can spread alot further and reduce meal costs
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Plan all meals in advance. Also making all meals from scratch saves a fortune. Make pack lunches and don’t take cash to work then you won’t be tempted to nip to the vending machine or coffee shop.
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My top tip is to use fresh ingrediants to make freezable dishes. For instance have enough ingrediants to make lasagne, shepards pie, fish pies etc…make several of each and freeze. These last quite a while frozen, so you can vary your diet as well as save money.
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I’m now a family of 4 so keeping to a budget and also freeze left overs for another day also buy cheaper brands of certain items to save money
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Always make a list and stick to it !
If you have time, shop 2 or 3 times a week that way you don’t waste anything as you can plan meals better !
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My tip is to take a picnic on outings. You can take your Sainsbury’s favourites, have lots to eat and drink without worrying that the family are turning their noses up at and leaving expensive cafe food. Picnics can be great fun even in inclement weather. The children’s 88 year old great gran has been known to enjoy a hectic food scramble in the car whilst looking out at the rain because we’ve been able to suit her food wishes!
Even finding cafe food to suit wide tastes is often difficult without the problem of expense.
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I have liked sainsburys on fb
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I’m following Sainsburys on Facebook and Twitter and I have retweeted.
Following and retweeting @cookingkt on Twitter
@pjo77
my tip is to invest in a chest freezer- that way you have room to stock up on essentials when you see a really good offer, plus stops you having to go to the supermarket so often!
meal plan each day so you know exactly what you need and stick to the list, so you dont get unecessary ‘bargains’
My tip is scour the markets for seasonal produce and cook in bulk – take advantage of your freezer so that you can double up when stuff is cheap and have healthy, home made food waiting for you
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careful planning and checking of these supermarket prices and there not so good offers
following you already and sainsburys and all the rest too
@oldwalshy
combine, some of the above, supermarkets allways, have great bargins, on certain lines, which change week by week, it never works to plan too far in advance, but a knowledge of likes and dislikes help, home cooking is best, but sometimes, it is cheaper to buy ready made, for young children try and make food intresting, , one special treat a week,supermarkets these days are allways there to help
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Top tip – cook from scratch where possible – at least you know what’s in the meal ( no nasty additives). Slip in extra veg. to bulk it out – easy if there’s a tasty sauce holding it all together. Make a list and plan your meals but be flexible. Sometimes there are good offers or BOGOFs – but remember to use or freeze these extra goodies ( they’re not a bargain if they’re in the bin cos they’re past their use-by date)
My top tip for feeding a family on a budget is to use a slow cooker. I bulk buy on meat and vegetables, cook it in the slow cooker then freeze what we don’t eat that night.
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Plan the week’s meals before you go shopping and make a shopping list of what you need
I’ve liked the facebook page today.
My tip is to make pancakes as a side dish . You can fill them with any leftover vegetables or meat, making them into individual parcels. Quick, easy, and cheap. Prepare them earlier and reheat by frying in a little oil.
Theres only me and my boy at home I always check what on offer at the local supermarket daily. Costs have dropped dramatically since I’ve started letting him play at the park whilst I shop,
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Following Sainsburys on twitter
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I have liked them on facebook hun!
cook from scratch, using supermarket own brand products.
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Don’t throw anything away!
Left over veg and spuds can be used in bubble and squeak, old fruit can be used in crumbles and pies etc!
I have tweeted the post from @compgirl1
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I have also “liked” their facebook page.
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Thanks for running the competition 🙂
My top tip is to cook vegetarian. By using pulses for protein instead of meat you can save yourself a fortune!
My top tip is be flexible and willing to deviate form your carefully prepared list and meal plan if you see a good offer, or something reduced which you can freeze.
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Am following sainsburys on twitter @captainsunflow
Have liked on facebook.
Use what is on offer at the supermarket or a reduction, don’t stick to a menu
Find out when the supermarkets do their reductions and try to shop at that time when possible to pick up some bargains.
Also tweeted @freakfire
My tip is to use supermarkets own brand goods because they’re just as good as brand names. Also save time and money by cooking a huge batch of things such as spag bol and freezing. (and when you do try Quorn mince instead of steak mince as it’s cheaper and also less fatty!)
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Already follow Sainsburys on twitter @LindyHine
Already like Sainsburys Facebook page
Thank you for the chance to win – that would come in very very handy at the mo!!
I manage to feel my whole family (2 adults and 2 children) for about £50 a week. I cook from scratch every night and plan my meals a week at a time and then shop only from my shopping list, which ensures I don’t buy anything I don’t need and don’t waste anything!
buy in bulk!
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Buy food thats on offer and cook meals accordingly
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My tip is to make packed lunches to take to work each day works out alot cheaper than buying lunch out!
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I am following sainsburys on twitter @sophiejanem
I like sainsburys on facebook!
Mine is as others have already said, make it from scratch, it relaly doesnty take much longer, and do what my mom used to, sunday roast on sundays, use the leftovers on mondays for bubble and squeak, tuesday ideal in wintertime for a good healthy hearty stew, which can be added to on weds and thursday, thursday being a great time to turn it into a curry! Etc, this makes for a very cheap and filling diet
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Sainsbury basics range is fantastic – it is as good or better than branded items and the pennies saved per item add up to pounds over a whole shop.
Make a shopping list and stick to it UNLESS you find an item you often use greatly reduced – that’s what a freezer is for!
I’ve liked Sainsburys on Facebook
top tip is when family favourites are on offer, purcash them, to save pounds!
try the basics range1 some good bargains there lol
Meal plan and use http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk to make sure you are getting the cheapest prices.
dont pay extra for ready prepared fruit and veg – buy it fresh and do all the cutting/chopping and washing yourself
My tip for feeding a family on a budget is to do your grocery shopping on-line. It’s much easier to buy just what you need and the impulse purchases are kept to a minimum.
My top tip is to make a meal plan at the start of the week, check what you already have in, then make a list and shop accordingly and do not deviate from your list!
I like sainsburys on facebook!
I have tweeted the tweet (from @Saspidistra).
I am following @cookingkt on Twitter (@Saspidistra)
I’m following @Sainsburys on Twitter (@Saspidistra)
I have liked Sainsbury’s FB page.
Don’t be shy about using the basics range, it makes a huge price difference to your weekly shop and often there’s little difference in taste 🙂
Already a follower on Twitter @ellielucky
Have tweeted also @ellielucky
Already a follower of Sainsburys @ellielucky
Already liked Sainsburys FB page too @ellielucky 🙂
always freeze leftovers- make a handy single portion for someone in the family and can be easily microwaved usually.
following on twitter @amanda_bc2000
have tweeted message @amanda_bc2000
am following sainsburys on twitter @amanda_bc2000
have liked sainsburys on facebook
Buy in bulk for bargains.
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Liked on fb
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my tips for feeding my family of 4 young fellows plus me n my hubs are
buy quality with quantity at an affordable price thanks to the basics range
lots of potatoes veg yorkshire puds dumplings and pie crusts added to meals of slow cooker stews casseroles and home made soups
balancd out by less of the snacking and sugary extras that your body and budget can simply do better without
have followed steps 2 n 3 on twitter @elainehen and now off to read your experience of the fab sounding Sainsburys £50 deal for 4
Lot of basic food ranges or even stores own labels are just as good as premium brands. Least try them once to see. Don’t be a snob, you will be suprised
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My tip is too plan the weeks meals ahead and cook meals from scratch – I sometimes make a bit extra and freeze, a cheap ready meal if required,
Have tweeted @Hencat1
Am following on twitter @hencat1
Following sainsburys on twitter @Hencat1
Liked sainsburys face book page.
a food blogger whos brave enough to call the food minging even when theyre getting freebies from sainsburys …..love it
Invest in a good selection of dried herbs and spices. That way you can make even cheap ingredients taste like wonderful gourmet meals.
I have tweeted the post Win £50 worth of Sainsbury’s groceries with @cookingkt http://wp.me/pU5T8-J8. My twitter username is snowyumbrella
I am following you on me @cookingkt.
Make double the amount where you can and freeze the rest. You will then have an extra meal ready for a busy day, avoiding the temptation of a take-away and save on electricity from not cooking twice.
Have ‘liked’ the Sainsbury’s facebook page.
Down size your brands, if you have Heinz go to supermarket own brand for example, can save loads this way
Also don’t go shopping when hungry or do an online food shop
Following on twitter
Tweeting as melandjake99
Following sainsburys on twitter and facebook
my tip is to always plan ahead, a weeks list of menus is a good way, plus if you can try growing your own veg and salad as you would be surprised the cost of this on the weekly shopping bill!
Keep to fresh food. choosing the right ingredients (especially veg and salad) will do more than one meal, so choose carefully
my top tip is to plan your menu for the week and shop accordingly, this saves loads of money and you never have to ask yourself.. “what am i gonna do for dinner tonight!” have also liked on facebook x
Always go shopping at about 4-5pm, when perishable goods that are nearing their sell-by date are being reduced… You can always freeze anything you don’t need right away and use it later! And of course there’s always the Nectar points to collect from Sainsbury’s and other places!!
Shop online – it’s not rushed and prices can be compared more easily. The small delivery fee is well worth it especially when you don’t have to spend petrol and so worth being hasslefree!
Have tweeted. @maisietoo
Following @cookingkt on Twitter.
@maisietoo
Following @sainsburys on Twitter.
@maisietoo
Liked the Sainsbury’s page on facebook
Go up the supermarket at the end of the day for the best bargains !
I always used to pad out my meals with veggies makes it go further and is healthier too also be very careful choosing what look like bargains in shops as bulk buying isn’t always cheaper best to compare prices first.
Have tweeted @buzylizzy1
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Have liked sainsbury’s on facebook 🙂
Live alone 🙂 (liked on FB)
Shop later in the day when you can pick up reduced foods. Make a big pot of soup, load of veg. Make casseroles and eek it out with lentils and veg.
I use broken fillets of fish, which can be bought inexpensively from the fishmonger, to make a delicious fish pie. End-cuts of cheese which have been rejected by my family, enrich the flavour of the mashed potatoes, and give my pie a rich crunchy top
make pasta sauces yourself so have tinned tomatoes, herbs and garlic. Cheese eggs and milk and dried pasta cheap meals in minutes. Also buy a slow cooker then the cheaper cut’s of meat i.e lamb neck can be made in to a yummy curry forvery little money and with very little effort.
Always look for bargains and best deals, never buy pre made and always have some imagination!
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To feed a family on a budget, get inventive with eggs. They’re a cheap source of protein.
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Following on Twitter. @jaizduck
Following Sainsbury’s on Twitter
Liked the Sainsbury’s page on facebook,
My top tip is to make a large batch of a base mince in our case I use Quorn because my son is vegetarian.Then you can add different ingrediants to that according to what you whant to make that day.For example if you want bolognese you add herbs but if you want chilli you had red beans and chilli.The quorn mince in gravy is great with rice or mashed potatoes!
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I am following @sainsburys on twitter
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my top tip has to be writing out a menu for the week and stick to it – it means that you not only save time in the evening when thinking of what’s for tea but it also helps prevent the dreaded impulse buys.
If planning is not your thing, try to go when food is being reduced (normal around 7pm here) and grab some bargains (my mum and dad did a shop today paying £21 for goods that should have totalled over £70)
When you see an item that you use all the time and can be stored buy it there and then but only do this with items with a long expiry day –
my tip —- always google your leftovers, it’s the best way to keep within budget and make use of all your weekly shop!
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My best tip is making loads more than you need and freezing. Also, keep mix individual leftovers (like carrots, beans, potatos) together to make soup or stew.
My best tip is to bulk things up with beans.
have tweeted as sheridarby
I plan everything for the week and shop online so im not tempted by impulse buys and I reduce waste well worth the £3.50 delivery I only spend £60 a week for everything for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids
Blend down left over veg with cream and water and season to taste. Hearty soups for little money 🙂
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Bogofs, vouchers and buying in bulk to freeze/store!
My top tip is to mix cheaper products with brand names, you can’t tell the difference. For instance buy a Robinsons Squash and an own brand squash of the same flavour and mix them in a bigger bottle together and end up with an overall decent squash for a fraction of the price.
Also buy in bulk when products you use are on special offer.
Have liked Sainsburys on FB!
I am following Sainsbury’s on Facebook
My top tip to save money on food shopping is to grow your own veg on an allotment which costs £10 a year.
top tip – freeze unused leftovers even the smallest 1 portion amounts they will always come in handy even if only for a bitza meal
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i have tweeted the message
i already like @sainsburys
i have added Sainsburys to my friends on facebook ( straysuzi)
I have liked Sainsbury on facebook
My tip would be to make double and freeze the 2nd lot – use the following week when you are in a rush or need a eve off from cooking…cheaper than a take away and more healthier!! I have used some of the recipes from the meal plan for £50 – fab idea – more different recipes in future would be great!! (more to choose from!) fingers crossed I will win!!!
My second tip is to involve the children and guaranteed they will eat the food when cooked – it really works!!! 🙂
Get the kids involved. If they chop veg, they will try soup. If they stir and knead, they will balke. Go homemade and have fun together!
Just liked Sainsbury’s on FB-they have some great money spinning ideas!
Buy in bulk, it lasts ages and it’s cheaper.
when making a meal, make tice as much and freeze what you leave for another meal the following week,
top tip: don’t take the family shopping with you (if at all possible)
2. have tweeted @LouiseRWs
3. am following you @LouiseRWs
4 following sainsburys @LouiseRWs
5 already like Sainsburys on FB
I buy in bulk from Costco and share it out with friends & family – so we’re not all sitting with freezers full of 20 kilos of mince, but we get the cheaper price.
Tweeted as @nickiem – http://twitter.com/nickiem/status/75145088514269184
Follow @cookingkt on twitter – @nickiem
Follow @sainsburys on twitter – @nickiem
Follow Sainsburys on Facebook – Nickie Chapman
Top Tips:
Make a list and stick to it.
Shop online and get it delivered so you can keep a close eye on your spending, change to cheaper alternatives and won’t be tempted by “extras” as you walk past them!
Have tweeted and followed both :o) @Lollinski
Have tweeted and followed both, my top tip is remember the five a day!
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Top tip Add oats to your mince: this makes your meat go further. The oats soak up all the juices and flavourings, so it’s tasty too. Helps reduce cholesterol mmm what more can you ask for!
Top tips: Buy fresh fruit and veg from a market if you can-it’ll be a lot cheaper!
I’ve tweeted about the giveaway @dejanestpas
I follow you on twitter @dejanestpas
I follow Sainsbury’s on twitter @dejanestpas
I like Sainsbury’s on Facebook (Dejeniera)
5. For a fifth chance to win please you can ’like’ the Sainsbury’s page on facebook, and comment HERE to tell me you have done so.
4. For a fourth chance to win follow @sainsburys
on Twitter and comment HERE to tell me you have done so.
3. For a third chance to win please follow me @cookingkt on Twitter and comment HERE to tell me you have done so. done so @chrriss88 xxx thank you
Already following you and Sainsburys on Twitter ‘@LemonFancy’
Rt’d your posts
My Top Tips would be
Always make sure you are not hungry BEFORE you go shopping! Buying whilst you want to eat makes you buy more and snacky type rubbish which will not fill you up and costs ££££
Invest in some good quality freezer tubs and portion up any leftovers and freeze, make double of say bolognese and freeze half!
If your freezer is not full, buy cheap loaves of bread and stock it up, saves you £££ on Electric!
PLAN your meals for the week/month etc Even if it sounds boring it saves loads!
Make a LIST and stick to it (and remember to take it with you lol)
Look at special offers on items you can put away i.e. Large tins of Roses if the use by is well over the nearest Xmas and you can hold out and not open them stock up!!
following and retweeted – tpadgett22
Top tip – keep it simple, fresh food and no junk food,
Have tweeted, and followed both @kimnhol and have liked Sainsburys on fb.
Top tip – try and cook fresh and stay away from ready meals by having a veg box delivered and buying meat from the butcher I am able to feed a family of 6 on a very limited bugdet.
Already a fan of Sainsburys on FB x
buy own brand
Already following you on Twitter ‘@LemonFancy’
Already following Sainsburys on Twitter ‘@LemonFancy’
Tweeted your Posts @LemonFancy x
no ready meals
eat healthy fresh food
all eat the same
freeze leftovers
My top tip..is grow your own, last year was the first i did this, from ruuner beans to tomatoes…. saves so much, encourages the kids to have a hobby away from the tv, is so much fun
have tweeted @DIGGERSPADE
have tweeted @DUSTER777
have tweeted @GARDENSHED88
have tweeted @COMPUTER599
have tweeted @KITTYPOWER007
follow @cookingkt on Twitter @KITTYPOWER007
follow @cookingkt on Twitter@COMPUTER599
follow @cookingkt on Twitter @GARDENSHED88
follow @cookingkt on Twitter @DUSTER777
follow @cookingkt on Twitter @DIGGERSPADE
follow @sainsburys
on Twitter@DIGGERSPADE
follow @sainsburys
on Twitter@DUSTER777
Always cook more than what you need then freeze the rest. Much cheaper and tastier than ready meals.
Eat veggie a couple of days a week 🙂 Meat is so expensive and you can easily make something that veggie and satisfying – think jacket spuds with cheese and beans or pasta bake 🙂
Tweeted the competition post @littlelottee20
Following @cookingkt on Twitter @littlelottee20
Have tweeted @pipersky1 🙂
Following you on Twitter @pipersky1 🙂
Following @sainsburys on Twitter @littlelottee20
Following @sainsburys on Twitter 🙂
Liked Sainsbury’s FB page @pipersky1 🙂
My tip – I am always on a diet 🙂
Tweeted @joanna_kow
Liked Sainsbury’s FB page
Following @sainsburys on Twitter @joanna_kow
Following you on Twitter @joanna_kow
follow @sainsburys
on Twitter@GARDENSHED88
follow @sainsburys
on Twitter@COMPUTER599
follow @sainsburys
on Twitter@KITTYPOWER007
’like’ the Sainsbury’s page on facebook,
’like’ the Sainsbury’s page on facebook,
’like’ the Sainsbury’s page on facebook,
’like’ the Sainsbury’s page on facebook,
’like’ the Sainsbury’s page on facebook,
My tip would be to always google “meals for under a fiver”. There are loads of budget recipes that can be found online.
Have tweeted @KrisDelAgua
Following @cookingkt
follwing @Sainsburys
Have liked the Sainsburys facebook page
Top tip is ‘eat veggie!’ You can grow your own food – it’s much cheaper and easier than trying to raise your own pig, cow, etc 🙂
have tweeted the competition message @susanwillshee
following @cookingkt on twitter @susanwillshee
following @sainsburys pn twitter @susanwillshee
Get together with family and friends and buy in bulk – it’s much cheaper.
I’ve tweeted the competition message. My Twitter username is @Ianthesunlover
I’m following @cookingkt on Twitter.
I’m following @sainsburys on Twitter.
I like the Sainsbury’s page on Facebook.
Buy shop’s own brand products where possible. Many are just as good as the branded ones at a fraction of the price. There are exceptions, where branded may be better, but that is my best tip. Saves a fortune.
I have tweeted with @rachelscomps here: http://twitter.com/#!/rachelscomps/status/75262212335341568
oops sorry please delete this. It came up with an error message saying it didn’t post! You could use this post for my entry no. 3, that I am following you on Twitter 🙂
I am following @sainsburys on twitter
I am liking Sainsburys on Facebook
I don’t feed a ‘family’ as such, just a group of (male) students that eat more than you would think imaginable! I make sure to always have bread with dinner that they can fill up/pick on.
I’m following you on twitter (@sl107)
And also like sainsburys on facebook.
if you sign up to receive Waitrose news they send you lots of vouchers for monry off internet shopping and don’t
charge for delivery after a certain time