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Smart Shopping

Potential Savings: £150–£300/yr

1

Use the 'downshift' rule for 1 month

Drop one brand level and test. Most families permanently downshift 10–15 items after realising quality is similar.

Action:

Try downshifting for one month and see what works. Start with items where quality difference is minimal.

2

Use supermarket apps

Tesco Clubcard, Lidl Plus, Asda Rewards → regular £3–£10 weekly discounts. Apps also provide exclusive offers.

Action:

Download and use supermarket loyalty apps. Scan your app at checkout to get discounts and points.

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