As a busy mum, I am always on the lookout for ways to save money and make the most of our family’s budget. So when I heard about the Too Good To Go app, I was intrigued. The app connects users with local restaurants and stores who have surplus food at the end of the day, offering it at a heavily discounted price in order to reduce food waste. I decided to give it a try and see if it could really help me save money while also doing my part for the environment.
I was thrilled when I saw that my local Greggs was participating in the app. My family loves their delicious pastries and sandwiches, but they can be a bit expensive for our budget. So when I found out that I could potentially get a bag of goodies for just £3.15, I was excited to give it a go.
I went onto the app and reserved my Too Good To Go bag for the next day. The concept is simple – you pay for the bag through the app and then pick it up from the store at a designated time. I couldn’t wait to see what I would get in my bag and how much I could save.
The next day, armed with my reusable bags, I headed to my local Greggs to pick up my Too Good To Go bag. As I waited in line, I couldn’t help but wonder if it would be worth the money. Would I get enough items to make it a good deal? Would the items be something my family would enjoy? These were the thoughts running through my mind as I eagerly awaited my bag.
Finally, it was my turn and I picked up my bag with eight items inside. I couldn’t wait to open it and see what treasures awaited me. As I unpacked the bag, I was pleasantly surprised to see a variety of items, including two sausage rolls, two pasties, two doughnuts, a sandwich, and a slice of pizza. My initial reaction was that it was a good mix of items, but I still wasn’t sure if it was worth the money.
I decided to do a quick calculation. If I had bought each of these items individually, it would have cost me around £10. So, in that sense, I did save money by getting the bag for just £3.15. However, the real test was going to be if my family enjoyed the items.
Later that day, I presented the items to my family for an afternoon snack. They were excited to see the variety of treats and couldn’t wait to dig in. As we tasted each item, we were all pleasantly surprised by how fresh and tasty they were. My husband even commented that the sausage rolls were some of the best he had ever had.
In the end, my family and I agreed that the Too Good To Go bag from Greggs was definitely worth the money. Not only did we save money on our favorite treats, but we also got to try some new items we may not have otherwise purchased. Most importantly, we were able to do our part in reducing food waste and supporting a good cause.
I highly recommend trying out the Too Good To Go app, especially if you are a money-saving mum like me. It’s a win-win situation – you get to save money while also helping the environment. And who knows, you may discover some new favorite treats along the way. I can’t wait to see what goodies I will get in my next Too Good To Go bag!
