Things to think about when you do your weekly food shop
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A big part of being independent is doing your weekly shop.
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You may have someone helping you with this task or you may do it by yourself.
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Here are our top tips when it comes to doing your shopping.
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1. Set up a budget and stick to it.
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2. Write a shopping list, take it with you and tick it off as you go.
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3. Plan your travel.
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If you need to use public transport, plan your trip around the transport schedule.
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4. If you buy anything frozen, think about how you will keep it cool.
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You can bring along a chill bag or even an ice pack.
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5. Stay strict to your budget, a good way of doing this is sticking to your list.
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If you have an intellectual disability you can still do your weekly shop.
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It may just take some practice and planning.
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If you have a support person helping you to do your weekly shop you could ask them to share their tips with you.
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