28/08/2024
💰 Lunchbox budgeting made easy! Here are some wallet-friendly tips:
🛍️ Purchase staple items in bulk to save money in the long run.
🍎 Choose fruits and veggies that are in season—they're often cheaper and tastier.
🍲 Cook in batches and use leftovers for lunches to save time and money.
🏷️ Look for generic or store brands for items like bread, cheese, and crackers—they are often just as good as name brands.
🥡 Invest in hardy, reusable containers to avoid the cost of disposable packaging, zip lock bags and glad wrap – it’s cheaper in the long run.
🛒 Shop around - use sales, discounts, and coupons when grocery shopping. Many major grocery stores have apps that allow you to filter food items by unit price or by discount.
👀 Keep an eye on your child's lunchbox to see what they eat. You might want to put less (or more) based on their hunger.
🍽️ Follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines and steer clear of discretionary foods, like chocolate, sweets and so on, as following this dietary pattern can save money.
