£1. 29 home bargains item saves me £70 a month on food shopping

FOOD SHOPPING QUICKLY ADDS UP ESPECIALLY WHEN HAVING TO THINK ABOUT LUNCH 13:10, 04 Jun 2025 Food shopping is one of life’s unavoidable expenses. If you work away from home, the likelihood

is that your lunchtime shop is a big part of your weekly food spend. An easy and comparatively cheap lunch option has always been the trustworthy meal deal. But even these have gone up in

price in the past year. A Tesco meal deal currently costs £3.60 without a Clubcard and £4 without. Moreover, a standard Sainsbury’s meal deal costs £3.75, regardless of whether or not

shoppers hold a Nectar card. Furthermore, a daily meal deal could add a minimum of £18 per week on your food spendings, making it a £72 monthly expense. If you’re watching your spending,

this can seem like an unaffordable option. Luckily, there are some affordable alternatives that can help you avoid breaking the bank. Article continues below Packing your own lunch, for

example, can help you stay within your budget, but it can be time consuming and inconvenient. One thing that can make this additional task a lot easier and time-saving is having a good

container to pack your homemade meals in. A convenient, well-sealed and lightweight container can make it super simple to pop last night’s leftovers away, ready to be enjoyed the next day. A

great option I found is Home Bargains £1.29 Kitchen Solution lunch bowl. While it might seem far-fetched to have strong opinions on lunch boxes, I have been badly let down in the past by

more expensive products. Opting previously for a glass lunchbox, I found that it was incredibly heavy to transport in my regular work bag. Also, it leaked. While I might not trust my Home

Bargains find with something as liquid as soup, it has held up well with saucy pastas, stir fries and salads. Article continues below It isn’t heat retaining but is said to be microwave safe

and BPA free, so food can easily be reheated. What’s more, the bowl shape makes it super easy to eat straight out of, and the handle provides ease when carrying it around. It’s not quite my

dream lunchbox, and I still use a thermos flask when I have time to preheat food at home, but for £1.29, it has safely transported many lunches to and from the office, keeping my wallet and

belly happy.