Ongoing Expenses: Buying and Cooking Tips Part (2)
I remember the guy at our old fruit shop would give us free straw- berries because we always bought our fruit and veggies there.
• Fill the oven when you turn it on. You would be surprised how much power is used to heat an oven. You can save money on your bills if you think ahead and cook a couple of meals when you have the oven on. You can freeze them for later.
• Cook in bulk if you are living on your own. It is much cheaper to cook in bulk than individually. Instead of buying little jars of pasta sauce, it is heaps cheaper to buy a family-size jar and make up a big bolognaise that you can use for a few meals.
• Keep those shopper dockets. I know they can be a pain, but you never know when you might be able to use them to save money.
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