A GU I DE TO DU TCH STORES SHOPPING ON A BUDGET As a student, you are l ikely on a l imited shopping budget. This can be a great experience to learn how to save and value your income. Here are some of our tips to make the most out of the funds you have avai lable. 1. Make a budget. It is important to know how much you have avai lable for your monthly spending, as wel l as what your expenditures are. You should also think about how much you want to save and what amount of money you want to set aside for emergencies. Giving yoursel f a budget is helpful to keep control over your f inances. 2. Do not order meals on a dai ly basis. Having pizza, sushi or burgers may be del icious, but ordering takeout can get pricey very quickly. Remember that cooking at home can be del icious too! Meals prepared with love are even more special . Why not try out some new recipes and impress friends with your cooking ski l ls? 3. Use the app Too Good To Go. Too Good To Go is a an app that helps prevent food waste. Di fferent businesses can offer food items through the app for customers to purchase at a discounted price. 4. Freeze left-over groceries. Freezing food can quite helpful . Why, you might ask? I f you accidently bought more than you wi l l eat or l ike to buy certain ingredients in bulk to enjoy discounts, instead of fearing the food expiring, you can freeze it and enjoy at a later time. PAGE 35
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