July 2008 Grocery Challenge

KAAT_LADY

good evening all

Hope you are all well I have the BM as then I womt need to do it tomorrow I have put sesame amd walnuts in it ,, and it does taste very nice, I used to but it in the shops and it cost a fortune, but now I make my own its so much cheaper and we save a fortune

see ya later

mhe

Im declaring
£197.50 for July
and will keep August at £200

*BigBird*

I'd like to declare £391.17 for July

Target for August will be £300

Just filled the yogurt maker so it'll be brewing overnight (or whatever it is that yogurt does) Was going to make Twinks this evening, but it was such a nice evening that I sat out in the garden with my book and a glass of Pimm's instead Figured I should make the most of the sun while I could :rotfl: Showers are forecast for tomorrow, so I'll do some baking when I get home.

KAAT_LADY

off to bed now so goodnight

Flylady_Flower

Hi all,
have well and truly blown my budget (will update later), got a touch at Tesco though as went through the self scanners and put all my vouchers through - had brought all of them but 3 which were sent through from Pedigree Chum with a puppy book and stuff - put one of those through but they check if over £1 (it was £1.50), but she checked and said it was OK, so I was really pleased, especially as I am now totally skint till payday Friday - every little helps.

Have meeting with Business Link tomorrow to help push my business forward - recommend them to anyone thinking of or doing their own business, they are really helpful - he's coming round to see me at 9am, so better get the house in shape before he comes... bit of a tip at the moment!

Just catching up on some filing then down to watch NCIS (Oooh, Gibbs is lovely..., specially when he smiles :happyhear - sad I'm into older men now, a few years ago it would have been DiNozzo :rotfl: )


See you all tomorrow - have a good night x x x

skintscotslass

Evening all

Just to update I have spent £21.68 so far for July. It really should be less than £5, but because I knew it'd be a cheap month, I spent on rubbish to eat on the train, rather than using my flask and a packed lunch. (I've spent about 2 weeks at BFs house and I'm now living at mum and dads for the next month or so) I just want to move into my new house and crack on. Even though my new kitchen is tiny and will be a real challenge! I'm doing really well with the HM bread as mum has a BM, so I think I will look out for one on freecycle. 48p in lidl for the bread flour, so I bought 4 to stock up. I worked out how to use the timer and my cousin commented on the lovely smell the other morning when she dropped her LO off. So I made another loaf for her. Also made 2 gingerbreads, but not happy with mums oven. Its rubbish!!! Burnt one and half cooked the other. Grrr....

BigBird - love your siggie about a positive attitude

I need to make a start on my menu planner for August.

skintscotslass

denisefowler wrote: »

Just catching up on some filing then down to watch NCIS (Oooh, Gibbs is lovely..., specially when he smiles :happyhear - sad I'm into older men now, a few years ago it would have been DiNozzo :rotfl: )


See you all tomorrow - have a good night x x x

What channel are you watching it on Denise? DD is a huge fan, as are Mum and Dad (The only reason they watch it is because Ducky went to Edinburgh Medical School!) We've been watching it on FX, but getting confused as they are showing 2 different series. I also watch on Channel 5. I'm also a Gibbs fan. DiNozzo just winds me up

Moniker

Just thought I would let you know how nice those customer service people at Waitrose are. Last week when I placed my order and used the offer code advertised here I had a problem as I had to update my card details and the offer code disappeared. I phoned the (freephone)cs number and a nice lady put the order through for me with the code. Then tonight I put in my second order for next week (start of August challenge) but the message came back on the screen that I had already used this code more times than was allowed. I phoned cs again and the nice lady gave me a different code which worked! And this was at 9.50 pm! I was so relieved that my trolley full of the bulk stuff for next month didn't get emptied and I was still able to get the discount. I know Waitrose can be a bit expensive, but I have bought mainly their own brand stuff and using the code it has brought this trolley load down to less than what I would have paid at Sainsbury's and the service is definitely better! Wish I could afford to shop there every week!

Well, off to bed now. Night night everyone.

Moniker

Blairweech

Just had Mr T delivery, and it came to £31.39. Yes, this does mean I have blown my budget :doh:

BUT

I am still re-stocking my baking stuff (cocoa powder, greaseproof paper etc). And I bulk bought chicken at Mr S.

I have *got* to sort out my meal planning. The only reason I have not gone over by more is because I put off going shopping (and just lived on crisps and chocolate for a week). I have been buying lunch pretty much every day as well . I feel such a failure.

Anyway, I have done the organising food groups that (I think) redruby started a thread about. I am going to buy some collapsable crates for my food cupboard (in a corner, so can't get at anything and have NO idea whats in there), that way I can just pull the front crate out and get to the back easily. Will group them by tins, baking, cereal etc etc. Need to put a shelf up for my dry goods - pasta rice et al - they are all in nice glass storage jars...in the cupboard :rolleyes:

On the plus side, I got another 5p off petrol voucher, despite only spending £30

zoe260373

evening all,not been on all day and had NSD as far as the GC is concerned anyway,bought myself a new laptop though so am a very happy bunny tonight,also had new washing machine delivered,had a twin tub which i love but dont keep up with the washing if LO is grumpy:o will keep it though to do the mountains i get when kids tidy their rooms:rotfl:hope everyone is doing well,
ooo made allioli today too,the authentic one not the type psted by annelouise,and was wondering how old would a child need to be before being allowed to hae it,as it contains raw egg?would appreciate any info,thanks peoples,xxx