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I can't remember where I heard this hint, but it has come in handy when I need money fast.

We do our grocery shopping weekly. Simply put - don't go one week.

That is, take $30, buy anything you really need (like milk, bread etc) and then don't buy anthing else.

Have a look in the back of your pantry. How many tins are there which haven't been used? Can you scavenge your meals for a week? Found a stray lump of mince in the back of the freezer? Found a tin of pears and a packet of spagetti?

Most of us have enough food to see us through the week. Sure, it might not be our normal meals, and some of them might be a bit strange (tinned corn with cruskits anyone?)

Think about it - sometimes you just don't make it to the shops. The kids might be sick, you might go away that weekend or whatever. You still manage.

So, don't buy groceries one week and pocket the money you save. Useful every now and again to save money, or if you get an unexpected bill.