July 2008 Grocery Challenge

savingfortravel

Will speak to Head or my equal in other part of school. (Head of Up Sch). Did provisionally yesterday but got impression that as the trouble maker is a parent they just want me to leave it (after all she pays fees). So feel unsupported a bit. Same lady had a massive go about 4 years ago when I taught her daughter and they had me in a meeting and she was allowed to just let rip at me. She's been after my blood for years it seems. I've just had enough to be honest and if they don't support me now I won't be impressed.
SFT
RANT OVER..thanks guys, just wanted to get it off my chest

fertyskids

brummiebabe wrote: »

Haven't got round to posting yet.....can you put me down for £400 for this month please?? This is for 2 adults, 3 children (one in nappies) and includes all food, packed lunches, cleaning stuff, toiletries and contact lens solutions!
It's also a 5 week month for me:eek:

So far I've spent £116.78 - but have all nappies, wipes, loo rolls etc for the month!:rolleyes: Feel like I'm wishing my DD's life away...can't wait until I can potty train her (she's 20 months now) so I won't have the nappy expense!!:rotfl:

Gosh, now im worried, i have the same size family eldest is boy of 13 he eats more than hubby!!! youngest is also in nappies as only 11mnths. also students. all with three meals a day including packed lunches. can i do it all for £450, and i forgot is a five week month!!

i will need you all im sure....

a worried karen

scaredy_cat_2

oops sorry just found like for iced buns added to first page! i won't always be this dippy honest :rolleyes:

annelouise_2

FFM Great recipe - tho I'm going to try and vary it by bashing some stale twinks into bits instead of the ginger nuts for the filling.

Will let you know how it goes.

SFT remember you are a higher being and they are below nothing.You are a valued,smart person who doesn't need the c**p.Deep breath and chill!!

annelouise

coco2972

Hi hope you don't mind a newbie joining!

I am aiming for £260 for the month - just me and OH. Hoping I should be able to come in below this and anything left at the end of the month goes straight into the wedding fund.

My month runs from the 21st (Payday) so have already had a couple of shopping trips from the new budget. On track so far with £75 spent so far.

Good luck everyone! xx

Jaycee1972

Hi all,

I have just been doing a meal plan for the month, or trying to anyway. I made a list of the contents of my cupboards plus what is arriving on wed (all being well) from Mr T's.

Then... I have tried to make meals from it for the month and have found I should almost have enough food to last the whole month! I should only need to buy fresh fruit and veg about 2 weeks in and bread and milk each week. Then maybe a bit of cake.. although I am going to try to make my own and have most of the ingredients in. I have no excuse for going over budget this month and am going to make a list each week and try to stick to it. I find it hard to plan what I am eating in advance so will probably swop and change but if I do a detailed plan for the week and then amend the monthly one as I go, I reckon it will really help me not to over buy.

fluffysox

Hello everyone, hope you've all had a good weekend x
I've been out camping and haven't been anywhere near a shop .
So i'll start July tomorrow for the sake of simplicity- I started the June budget a few days before the end of the month so I'm not cheating:A . Angelnikki: My total for the month was £135 (£35 below target:T:T :T ) You've already recorded my target of £140 for July.:j :j :j Thanks for looking after the list:D

funkyfunkymonkey

annelouise wrote: »

FFM Great recipe - tho I'm going to try and vary it by bashing some stale twinks into bits instead of the ginger nuts for the filling.

Will let you know how it goes.

Stale twinks

There is no such thing :rotfl:

FFM

candyblue

Well I have just picked a load of homegrown courgettes and made soup, so that along with the two pastas I have made up will keep me going for lunches this week without having to buy anything for lunch and I have cereal and milk already for breakfasts, so its just dinners to plan for, for this week.

Flylady_Flower

searching_me wrote: »

i know its not that interesting but ive only just noticed i got another star!!! :j :j :dance: ... this site is addictive as when i used to smoke... well at least i save money rather then spending far far too much :rotfl: xxx

:beer: Not sad at all searching_me, I did the same when I got mine, makes you feel like an old hand eh!:rotfl:

well ok, not quite, but it's a brilliant feeling I think it's coz you know its for a good thing and coz you've stuck it out - I normally last about 5 mins on something new - hubby can't belive i'm still at it... let us know when you get your next one, we'll celebrate together - is it at 500 posts?