Ever since we moved I’ve been shopping at Woolworths less as it’s now furtoaway and I miss it. My local supermarket which is literally a one minute drive in good traffic is a pain to shop at but because it’s so close it’s where I go. Because of this I find I’m not activating my Woolies offers. Whenever I’m in a supermarket I always check for marked down goods but my local only discounts by 30 cents or 70 cents.

I’m such a savvy shopper myself. Adding my groceries with the online apps and shopping from the half price specials can really help with saving. Also helpful to know the total of your shop online by adding your products without the shock or being impulsed instore and throwing extra products in your trolley. Every bit helps especially when you add it up annually.

A good way to save money on groceries, is to bulk out mince recipes with lentils. Someone suggested it to me and I was dubious at first, but was amazed at the results. When cooking spaghetti bolognese, I only use half a pack of mince, freezing the other half to use another day. Then to bulk out the mince while cooking, I add a strained tin of $1 lentils. Not does no-one in the family notice the difference, but everyone is loving the taste and I really like that it isn’t so heavy in your stomach. This trick saves us so much money on many meals where we would use mince, like tacos, lasagna, homemade burgers, sausage rolls, chow mein etc, as a pack of mince lasts 2 meals.

Shop regularly so your can get the specials and clearance items. If you’re flexible with your meal owning, your can then create meals around what’s on sale.

Always always have a weekly menu planned before shopping. Make use of specials as and when you can. Stick to your list and you’re on a roll.

I have take advantage of Woolworths Extra when it washalf price. I love get double points on all my shopping i do at Woolworth, I have to buy gluten free food due to being celiac.. i am lycky that they do boost gluten free food. I have to monitor their specials each week. Otherwise I will spend way to much.

Definitely worth shopping around!! I use to be strictly Coles with what they are charging I definitely shop around

This is how I shop making sure i always use my loyalty cards.

I do most of these things and lately Flybuys’s has been a fantastic way to cut back on spendings. I recently got a lot of money back that I could spend at Coles. I think I ended up working it out to $250 just over the last few weeks. Great ideas though!

I do most of these things and lately Flybuys’s has been a fantastic way to cut back on spendings. I recently got a lot of money back that I could spend at Coles. I think I ended up working it out to $250 just over the last few weeks. Sometimes it’s not much though.

I’m a big fan of stocking up on non-perishables when they’re on sale.

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  • • mom486197 replied
    • 27 Sep 2024 , 7:51 am

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  I totally agree with your tip here. I do this for the same types of items. I hate paying full price for tinned tomatoes etc when they can go on sale for half price. I think it’s important to keep an eye on the weekly specials and stock up on these things if you have the money too.

Because of where I live I do a big shop at Woolworths once a month. I do this shop on-line and get it straight to my car. I live 200kms away so I make sure I get all of the best possible deals and buy double of something that is at half price.

I’m lucky that I have three major supermarkets within walking distance so I can shop with whomever has the best produce or the biggest savings each week. Half price specials are where I find the biggest savings and the opportunity to stock up on essentials like washing powder, coffee, tea, cooking oils etc.

There are some great tips there. I always write a list of what we need and if they are on special I’ll stock up on these items. I love a great special so if I see things that I will use I’ll get them and work my dinner plans around them.

I do all these things and agree.

I always shop the specials. Stock up on things that have a long used by date or non-perishables that you know you will need. I shop all supermarkets to hunt out the specials.

This is exactly how I shop!!

This is using that old fashioned thing called common sense. If you have a list and are prepared, then you will save money.

I will never move to shopping online. You miss out on too much. I love going in and finding markdowns – can’t do that online. I rarely pay full price for meat. If you suss out the right times you can go right when they mark things down. I always shop the specials and have a list prepared. I wouldn’t get by without a list.

Plan, be prepared, have a list and stick to it. Shipping online is ideal to curb those impulse buys whilst walking round the store. Although the replacement options Woolies supply at times are confusing and sometimes costly