FOR many households, the grocery bill is growing - but one money-savvy mum has managed to slash hers by half. As cash-strapped families are struggling to make ends meet, Nicola Richardson, who has two children, has revealed how she's cut her food bill by more than 50 per cent thanks to six simple tips and tricks . The 37-year-old, who works in the education sector , regularly shares budget cooking tips on YouTube , ranging from detailed shopping lists to weighing out ingredients.
She told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk : "Life is busy! I feed me and my two children on £45 a week.
At one point it was nearer £100 so I’ve pretty much cut our food bill in half.'' According to the mum, from the North East , she swears by planning all of the meals every week and basing her shopping around what's already in the fridge. To make sure she doesn't waste money, Nicola will write a list of items she has - and this nifty trick also ''helps with impulse shopping as well'', the Mirror reported .
“Buying cheaper cuts of meat and more vegetarian options automatically makes this cheaper. Weighing out ingredients so you don't use too much also helps." READ MORE ON FOOD The thrifty mother also advises keeping an eye out for yellow stickers , which many shops often offer at the end of the day.
But while cheap food may sound like a great deal, the cash-savvy mum urged to only buy the items if you're actually planning on using them. She explained: "Definitely meal plan and write a sh.