Rebekah Absalom, Published: 10:51 BST, 5 October 2023 | Updated: 13:23 BST, 5 October 2023
In a bid to save money on her food bills, a resourceful mother has shared her techniques for slashing costs, including a clever hack for acquiring £60 worth of meat for less than £10. Emilee Swaddle, a 26-year-old from Manchester, is an avid bargain hunter, known for her skill in finding yellow sticker deals and discounted items at supermarkets and charity shops.
With the recent increase in meat prices due to inflation, Emilee has taken to TikTok (@homeandfoodonabudget) to share one of her top tips for securing cheap meat. The video shows Emilee shopping at Morrisons in Hyde and reveals her secret: arriving a few minutes before 5pm, when the yellow sticker deals are placed on the shelves.
According to Emilee, this is an excellent money-saving method for everyone, as all you need is a freezer to store the discounted meat in bulk. She reassures viewers that freezing the meat does not affect its taste, despite any preconceived notions they may have. Emilee advises simply defrosting the meat before cooking.
By adhering to this hack, Emilee is able to drastically reduce her food shopping expenses, sometimes by over half. In fact, she estimates that she saves between £100 and £150 per month on her food bills. Previously, Emilee and her partner were spending nearly £200 a week on food for just the two of them, in addition to dining out multiple times a week. Now, she typically spends around £40 a week on fresh food, resulting in a monthly total of under £200 for two adults and a child, as well as pet food.
Emilee passionately shares her money-saving strategies on TikTok in order to help others. In recent posts, she has disclosed how she purchased an entire outfit from a charity shop for £3 and transformed her bathroom floor with £12 tiles from Poundland. Emilee aims to prove that bargain hunting is accessible to all and does not need to consume one’s entire life.
By implementing Emilee’s tips, individuals can learn to save significantly on their food bills, allowing them to maintain a desirable level of disposable income. With a bit of effort and planning, it is possible to enjoy the things one loves without breaking the bank. Emilee’s journey serves as a reminder that there are always opportunities to save money and make the most of what is available.
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