August 2008 Grocery Challenge

Anzac_Biscuit

Evening all,

Just popping in to update sig - another NSD for me today, yay!
Just realised yesterday that with all your inspiring ideas and challenges, I should be able to afford to have violin lessons again without having to reduce the amount I save each month. I've been thinking about it for a few months but the cost was always a big issue. While there is still the time factor to get around (practice takes up a lot of time), it's great to know that the money side of things is now doable! (I'm feeling a bit scared now, my main excuse has disappeared):eek: :rolleyes:


Thank you all for bringing a dream a bit closer! :j

Horace

Well today I did my monthly shop in Lidl and the bill came to £21.20:j I am missing some things but they will have to wait until next month unless I get really desperate. I still have loads of loo rolls and bounty rolls so I am well stocked with them and a 3kg box of washing powder lasts me 12 months because I use a tiny scoop:eek:

My freezer is well stocked now - it even has a few treats in it too thanks to Lidl.

I would like some stardrops but have never ever seen them in any of the supermarkets by me:rolleyes:

angelnikki

Hi :hello:

Had my 2nd GC spend of the month. Managed to find a MrT code again this week for £6 off. The total after the MOC came to £60.44 :j Quite chuffed cos this is one of my lowest GC spends :A and it included £16 for nappies plus some household stuff so it's quite good for me

My total is now £124.46 leaving £175.54 of my budget for the next 2 weeks :cool:
(:shhh: exOH gave me £360 this month for groceries, I've got £235.54 of that left but :shhh:)

Take care everyone

Nikki x

kippers

Anzac_Biscuit wrote: »

Evening all,

Just popping in to update sig - another NSD for me today, yay!
Just realised yesterday that with all your inspiring ideas and challenges, I should be able to afford to have violin lessons again without having to reduce the amount I save each month. I've been thinking about it for a few months but the cost was always a big issue. While there is still the time factor to get around (practice takes up a lot of time), it's great to know that the money side of things is now doable! (I'm feeling a bit scared now, my main excuse has disappeared):eek: :rolleyes:

I learnt to play the violin when i was at school then stopped playing when i was 18. I took it up again a couple of years ago after a twenty year break. I can honestly say i 'lose' myself when i'm playing and i completely forget about any worries or stress. Keep going with the lesssons if you can afford it, it is so fulfilling.

fluffysox

Horace wrote: »

Well today I did my monthly shop in Lidl and the bill came to £21.20:j I am missing some things but they will have to wait until next month unless I get really desperate. I still have loads of loo rolls and bounty rolls so I am well stocked with them and a 3kg box of washing powder lasts me 12 months because I use a tiny scoop:eek:

My freezer is well stocked now - it even has a few treats in it too thanks to Lidl.

I would like some stardrops but have never ever seen them in any of the supermarkets by me:rolleyes:

Do you have Wilkinsons or Home Bargains? I buy "Starclen" for my tiled and wooden floors from Home Bargains- its basically an own brand version- even in the same shape bottle. Under a pound, smells nice and it lasts for ages. Just a squirt into mop bucket with hot water.

Chell

nessquic80 wrote: »

Just back needed a few bits,dishwasher salt soda crystal,hubby came and put stupid things like sliced salami (end up in bin), chicken bites ( full of processed carp) biscuits, cakes, "oh look squid in tomato sauce, shall we give it a go??" guess what my answer was.........:rolleyes: .

Sounds like my DH, he has very expensive tastes. He'll say but it is only £1 or £2 but forgets how these pounds add up. I can say no to the children but since he earns the cash it isn't so easy.

We need shopping tomorrow as I can't drive/lift anything I have no choice but to take him. :rolleyes:

nicki_2

Another NSD for me Then again I'm still in my pyjamas and haven't done anything other than virtual shopping all day :rotfl::rotfl:

fluffysox

Hello everyone, hope you've had a good week- I can't possibly read all the posts since I last posted- there's thousands!:p
It's been scorching in Madrid this week (38 degrees:eek: ), even hot at night. Was glad to get back to UK even though it was pouring down. Had a good time though and loved the plazas full of little tapas bars. Too hot to drink much alcohol but enjoyed a few sangrias too:rotfl: !
Still must get back to the challenge now so that my bank balance can recover:rolleyes: :rotfl: .

Congrats to Chell:beer: !
KAATLADY did you get that curry pan sorted?
Welcome to the newbies:T !

Another motivation for the coming weeks is one of my buddies might be moving into our spare bedroom- so I'll have to clear a kitchen cupboard and space in the freezer etc. My tiny kitchen is very limited for storage space as it is, so I'll have to reduce the quantity of tins etc. I'll take a look at the Store Cupboard Challenge I think:p .
Anyway I'll stop waffling and go do some ironing:rotfl: :rotfl: .

perrywinkle

Hi everyone,

Just popped on to update signature - went to Tesco today to make use of £5 money off coupon - most of the things I bought were for presents so not included in the grocery challenge but stocked up with toilet rolls and Tesco fruit and fibre (much better and cheaper than the kelloggs one imo) and as a bonus got my free jar of coffee - not the usual brand my OH uses - but every little helps!

Perrywinkle

gunsandbanjos

Anyone know if there is an own brand 'All Bran' anywhere? Havent seen one anywhere