The cumulative effect of all the reductions will surely help with savings at the till for shoppers

"When the weather gets hot, and Irish salad produce is at its best, it’s time to down most tools in the kitchen and prepare the authentic Irish salad plate for the main meal instead of meat and veg"

Fellow parents of teenagers will know that getting them to eat breakfast in the morning can be a battle — but I have found a solution

"The last thing I want when I get home after a long day is to eat unhealthy food and have to pay hard-earned money for the convenience too."

"Society tells us that if we knuckle down and work hard we will reap the rewards — this leaves us all feeling short, or hard done by, despite working just as hard as we have 18 months ago"

"Our mindset needs to change so that we can stay on budget while supporting local producers and retailers."

"Am I the Marie Kondo of kitchen organisation? I’m not sure I’d pass her expert muster, although I believe she now has an understanding of how organisation works in real-life families!"

"When the season ends, ski jackets go on sale at massive reductions - so I buy school coats in advance, sizing up for the year ahead, then store them until the first cold snap of autumn"

This past week I’ve been comparing prices North and South of the border to see if it is really worth the trip for groceries

Plus: bargain buys, and a recipe for crowd-pleasing yogurt muffins