2 for 1 - is it worth it?

While browsing the supermarket this morning I got to thinking about the 2 for 1 deals, are they really all they are cracked up to be?

I know there has been an occasion in our household when Squiggles were on special and consequently they were devoured far too quickly - is a cheaper product really worth it?

No I don't think so, especially if its something that you like that should be classified as a treat (and lets face it fruit and vegetables aren't usually sold on a 2 for 1 deal!). Its generally the high fat, high sugar foods that are promoted in these deals.

If it was a healthy product - for example I got 3 cans of chickpeas for $4, then that's great - but only because its a healthy, high fibre food that's not going to go off in a can.

My best advice - make your shopping list before you leave - only buy whats on your list (if its on special thats great) but don't buy extra foods just because you can get more for your money. If its chocolate or treat foods pay more for one and be happy in the knowledge that the second isn't going to tempt you over the next few days!