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May 2014 Grocery Challenge

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  • Solstice_3
    Solstice_3 Posts: 444 Forumite
    Lucky day today, went to Aldi and got caught in a light shower which stopped once I'd done my tiny shop, was going to Asda for items needed, but not immediately, but decided not too as didn't want to chance getting wet on way home. Just as I got in the door the heavens opened accompanied by Thunder.

    Spent £2.87 in Aldi. Still need to get other items but might check approved first as need oil, might be able to get it cheaper? If so I can see if I can get some bulk buys to start my store cupboard off properly now I know what I am doing. Got some advice yesterday from someone who lived off pennies.
    Stay at home Mum to DS Oct 2011 and DD Dec 2013
    Grocery Challenge

    April 298.08/300.00 NSD 14 May £213.56/£300 NSD 4
  • Billie-jo
    Billie-jo Posts: 1,221 Forumite
    Well done on the job offer Bluegreen
    Small spend today of £7.34 on lamb chops, liver & potatoes.


    Last night we had ribs & salad and we have also had lasagne & salad one night this week. Ribs & lasagne out of the freezer.
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    MARCH £62.38/250
  • mumofthetwins
    mumofthetwins Posts: 1,111 Forumite
    well had some spare time this morning and my budget is pretty good for the month so decided to nip out and get a few bits ...
    my freezer is rammed (cant fit anything else in :o) and I have now filled the cuboards ready for school holidays ...
    my new month starts on Monday but I think ive prob got enough to last a good chunk of june too :D

    spent £24.04 restocking the cuboards ..
    got loads of baking stuff I had run short of, 20 bottle of pop (my vice don't eat chocolate and it is diet stuff :o), 6 boxes of pop tart rip offs, 10 bags of twix bits (for baking 2 for £1 in FF), 4 massive bags of aero bubbles (for baking), marshmelows, 30 eggs and some veggies for soup to last for my lunches ...
    not to bad I don't think ... I did have some vouchers and shopped about :T

    off to update sig ... lisa x
    DFW
    January £0/£11,100

    NSD
    January 1/31
  • elsiepac
    elsiepac Posts: 2,667 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 22 May 2014 at 2:34PM
    OurLass wrote: »
    Still trying to find it:o

    Hiya

    Just tried to go to it myself and you're right, "page not available"

    Very odd indeed!

    Can someone else try?
    I'm using this address:

    http://www.cheap-family-recipes.org.uk/

    LC x

    Edit:

    I've done some digging and whilst it is still showing as registered, when accessing the IP of the site directly (213.171.218.8), I get "The site you have requested does not exist on this server".
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Old Style, Crafting and Techie Stuff boards.If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
    GC: May 22 £tbc/£250 Vegan 27-8-13
  • mumofthetwins
    mumofthetwins Posts: 1,111 Forumite
    tried and nothing for me either
    lisa x
    DFW
    January £0/£11,100

    NSD
    January 1/31
  • elsiepac
    elsiepac Posts: 2,667 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 24 May 2014 at 1:28PM
    Solved the mystery - they've not renewed their domain registration :( - this is public information in the public domain obtained from who.is

    Overview for cheap-family-recipes.org.uk
    Registrar Info

    Domain name:
    cheap-family-recipes.org.uk

    Registrant:
    Mrs L Woolley

    Trading as:
    FAFF100

    Registrant type:
    UK Individual

    ***

    Data validation:
    Registrant contact details validated by Nominet on 10-Dec-2012

    Registrar:
    Dollamore Ltd t/a StreamlineNet [Tag = STREAMLINENET]
    URL: http://www.streamline.net

    Relevant dates:
    Registered on: 07-Apr-2010
    Expiry date: 07-Apr-2014
    Last updated: 06-Apr-2012

    Registration status:
    Renewal required.
    *** This registration has been SUSPENDED. ***


    Name servers:
    ns1.streamlinedns.co.uk 213.171.208.13
    ns2.streamlinedns.co.uk 213.171.212.13

    WHOIS lookup made at 14:33:13 22-May-2014

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    This WHOIS information is provided for free by Nominet UK the central registry
    for .uk domain names. This information and the .uk WHOIS are:

    Copyright Nominet UK 1996 - 2014.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Old Style, Crafting and Techie Stuff boards.If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
    GC: May 22 £tbc/£250 Vegan 27-8-13
  • joedenise
    joedenise Posts: 17,642 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Really thought I was going to come in under budget as it was my last shop of the month today but budget was set before I knew I was going to have 3 extra adults and 1 teenager to cater for over the long BH weekend!

    Have done this weeks shopping but for 5 adults & 1 teenager and spent £63.61 so total now over by £18.84 for the month so all in all not too bad with the extra catering for Fri night to Mon lunchtime!

    Denise
  • Frizzle_2
    Frizzle_2 Posts: 1,104 Forumite
    Just added ice creams. A little treat for my LO after his hospital appointment. We also nipped to tesco to get a few bits, stocked up on some bits that I can't get in aldi as I had a voucher. I bough the boys some shoes but didn't include those. Did include the wrapping paper for ease!
    Planning to go shopping early next week for my last weekly shop
    Grocery challenge-
    J- 52.40/£200 M- 187.56 A- 212.93 M-193.44 F-201.31 J- 240.62 D- £149.27 N- £210.69 O- 196.80
    S- 213.68 A- £213.03 J- 249.66 J-206.29, M- 252.91, A-£250, M- £250

    debt free as of feb 2015. Now saving for deposit for new house! Moving in June 2015!!!
  • lynnejk
    lynnejk Posts: 5,732 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler Debt-free and Proud!
    Solstice_3 wrote: »
    If so I can see if I can get some bulk buys to start my store cupboard off properly now I know what I am doing. Got some advice yesterday from someone who lived off pennies.
    Any 'living off pennies advice' to share around please ?? :D

    Managed another NSD and I don't think I have ever seen my fridge so nearly empty except before/after a holiday :eek: WOW - will definitely get a good clean before shopping tomorrow.

    Hope you all have a frugal Friday :)
    Lx
    £10day.2014=3213/2015=3421/2016=3238/2017=2702/2018=498..APR=12.03/300
    GrocC.2014=2162/2015=2083/2016=218/2017=1996/2018=450..APR=17.13/200
    Bulk buy.......APR=233.76
    GC.NSD..2015=216/2016=213/2017=229/2018=39..APR=03/15
    SPC130:staradminx61..2014=1178/2015=1287/2016=4616/2017=3843
    OS WL= -2/8 ......CC =00......Savings = £13,140
  • Luiem
    Luiem Posts: 87 Forumite
    Two more spends to add - £15.56 in T plus £9.74 in A.
    GC: £40 a week. Sticking to my budget, but never remembering to post in the relevant thread.
    Probably buying toiletries that I don't need, as I can't resist a "bargain."

    Missing Baby O 01/04/14 - 24/04/14 (HLHS)


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