With bills going up again — where are you all cutting costs?

[CrispsandChips]

I feel like I’m really struggling at the moment and I don’t quite know where to turn. I’d genuinely love to hear how people are managing to save money right now because everything just keeps going up and it’s starting to feel unmanageable.
My household bills alone are going up by around 22% this April… and I just keep thinking, if only my wages were increasing like that too. It feels so unfair and honestly a bit scary.
What are people actually doing day to day to cope?
Where are you shopping at the moment? What does a typical weekly shop look like for you? Are you going to multiple shops to try and make it work. If so, where are you going?
I’m trying everything I can think of just to claw back a little bit, I’ve swapped out all the lightbulbs, I’m cooking / washing clothes outside of peak hours, but it still doesn’t feel like enough. My water bill alone is going up by 18%… and I’m sat here half-joking thinking, what next, do we just stop showering?
If anyone has any tips at all, even small ones, I’d really appreciate you sharing them. I feel quite desperate just trying to keep on top of everything right now.

thanks for your help

Alcohol and or going out. I'm drinking a lot less. When I have had drinks, I regret it not only due to the aftereffects, but the expense too. I'm always looking for new ways to turn down social events as I really CBA having to explain why I'm the only one who's teetotal.

New clothes. I'm re-wearing everything, over and over, until I find my most comfortable items and outfits for spring/summer.

No more pot noodles for teen DC. Cheaper yogurt - not as good, but can no longer justify the cost.

I'm also stretching out the weekly shop to an 8-9 day cycle. This week, I refuse to do any top-up shops until bread and milk has run out completely.