July 2008 Grocery Challenge

ifonlyitwaseasier

morning folks,

still coughing loads, i am going to the doc's later tho, and will get more tissues (can't believe how many i get thro!)

think i might have some toast to eat (all i've had for 3-4 days )

off to drink more juice and watch trash telly,

ioiwe x

KAAT_LADY

MORNING AGAIN

I remember someone asking about cross stitch and thing s ,, it may have been MRSMAC if so I have found this on another thread

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1045371


hope it helps
KAAT

BigMummaF

Morning All.....

Going O/T slightly, but I do feel sorry for the Police...if--& hopefully when--they catch the little toe-cheese that do these hideous crimes, there's always some soft judge or bleeding heart who gets them off without a slapped wrist:mad: I can't imagine how you've felt over this MooLoo, but I Wish You Well for all of that:o

Nicki, you reminded me about a scheme our buses do around here, where you can buy a ticket that will take you anywhere within a certain area. IIRC you can get daily, weekly & four-weekly...say for instance you live in Manchester :rolleyes: you could travel into town for the bank then home; use the same ticket to go to the shopping centre & back; same ticket for the swim baths & home; same ticket for the cinema & home....all for the price of the first ticket.....might help over the school hols folks?

Angelnikki....forgive me cuz I'm an absolute clutz at poota stuff, but would it be possible to do a link to the July page & have the rest of the space for August recipes? Just my tuppence

Had another two NSD having dug out some pork belly rashers to do a roast with yesterday, but I'll have to get more frozen veg very soon. My attempt at self sufficiency hasn't been as prolific as most of yooze lot:sad: but I'm determined to do better next year I saw a thing about a square foot garden somewhere--actually meant to give a heads up to MrsMc so that's summat else to put on my list of 'must do':o

angelnikki

BigMummaF wrote: »

Angelnikki....forgive me cuz I'm an absolute clutz at poota stuff, but would it be possible to do a link to the July page & have the rest of the space for August recipes? Just my tuppence

I think thats a good idea actually :T , I am a bit worried cos the list is gonna be huge if we keep adding to it. Does everyone like this idea of a link to July's list at the top of the August Recipe Index or would you prefer one massive list? Not sure what to do now

Edit: :think: If I do a seperate list each month then by sept/oct when people are looking for recipes they wont know which list to look in so maybe one list would be easier after all? Yeah - I think I'll stick to that and just copy it all over. lol I used to be indecisive but now I'm just not sure :rotfl:

Nikki x

zoe260373

angelnikki wrote: »

I think thats a good idea actually :T , I am a bit worried cos the list is gonna be huge if we keep adding to it. Does everyone like this idea of a link to July's list at the top of the August Recipe Index or would you prefer one massive list? Not sure what to do now

Nikki x

i think either would be great as we will be able find all the recipes whichever way you decide,which is better for all of us.so well done you for starting it in the first place,saved us all lots of time and effort:T :T

Savvy_sewing

I dont mind what ever way its done.
had to spend £1.59 on a 4 pint of milk and £1.99 on small soap powder from the local shop next door, just to be able to get a few things done today. I have planned to go to Mr T later today, but need the washing done, and the cup of tea time of course!!. I have the opticians today. My NHS card is in the purse that was stolen.... !!!!!!. Will they accept that I am on benefits or will they charge me for my eye test now???

nessquic80

Morning all, lovely day here in leicester, kids in the garden killing each other,cheese scones and twinks cooling on rack and im just gonna put the kettle on and ave a scone and coffee.If OH decides he doesnt like cheese scones im gonna stuff him with them!!!:D not had these since i worked in a bakery so looking forward to these.(nearly 7 yrs) always thought they were hard to make....how wrong was i???? Afriend came round last wed and i had some twinks in the box and she asked if she could one, well she loved them! she asked where did i get the time......no time my dear just organised!
Went mr t yesterday with the intension of buying jam, carrots, milk and pots that is all i needed.... then OH decided we should all go, BIG mistake £28 later, trolley full of carp, im on a losing streak when he comes and totally blows the budget so now ill go update my sig......bye for now!!!

PS welcome back mrsm

zoe260373

Mooloo wrote: »

I dont mind what ever way its done.
had to spend £1.59 on a 4 pint of milk and £1.99 on small soap powder from the local shop next door, just to be able to get a few things done today. I have planned to go to Mr T later today, but need the washing done, and the cup of tea time of course!!. I have the opticians today. My NHS card is in the purse that was stolen.... !!!!!!. Will they accept that I am on benefits or will they charge me for my eye test now???

they can check that you are on benefits,just tell them before hand just in case,as they may ask you to take proof but you could always ask the police for a crime number or your local benefits office to email you a letter which you could print and take with you to,although i think i would ring optitians and explain to save a wasted journey(just in case)hope they help you out a bit,sounds like you need a break! i lost my purse once and that was bad enough,i cant imagine what you must be feeling at the moment,xxx

MissPin

Morning All,

Just quickly updating my sig....5 days left for me. Hope I make it!

Trying to catch up on all posts - so much weekend activity!

((Hugs)) for everyone who is having a rough time...from what I've read in the last 10 mins there are a few of you!

Have a good day everyone..

Oh and Thanks to MrsMc for the Kiwi Muffin recipe..I have 3 suspicious looking kiwis begging to be used;)

WelshWoofer

Hi,
I'm back from sunny hols in Portugal and haven't even attempted to look at the other posts yet - there's sooooo many!
Just thought I'd do an update on the grocery spends over the weekend - another £6.45 in mr T's and £1.69 in the local shop.
Will update the sig in a minute.

Have just sorted out all of the banking etc and I'm very very poor this month! A result of holidays and birthday pressies etc and a bit of over eager spending before the holiday (I think I was in the mood a bit early!)

As a consequence, things are tight until I get paid in 3 weeks time - and going to try to minimise all spends until I'm richer - I have enough food to last this week and next and a full tank of petrol. I have to go to Newcastle this weekend to visit a friend and that will involve a meal and drinks but other than that I plan to be a hermit until payday! Out of necessity not choice - its the first time in ages that I've really been very skint so I'll learn my lesson again and get back on the wagon - had a nice holiday though!

Hope everyone else is OK - will catch up on the million posts over the next few days.
Take care
R