August 2008 Grocery Challenge

newlywed

SavvyStudent wrote: »

On the washing front - how many washes do people tend to have to do per week? I literally have to do 6-7 loads to get through all the bfs stuff. I don't understand how he does it! More man clothes seem appear in the laundry basket than its possible to wear in one week lol. At the mo the pile is nearing the roof...!

Usually one dark, one white, one coloured, one towels a week, plus bedding every week or so

But there's 2 adults and 2 kids (for half the week). 6-7 seems like loads! Get him to wash some - maybe he'll rethink how "dirty" they are before he puts them in the wash

greent

SavvyStudent wrote: »

On the washing front - how many washes do people tend to have to do per week? I literally have to do 6-7 loads to get through all the bfs stuff. I don't understand how he does it! More man clothes seem appear in the laundry basket than its possible to wear in one week lol. At the mo the pile is nearing the roof...!

NHS student finance is stressing me out today! Big balls up with last years funding <sigh> I now owe them thousands of pounds back because of one wrong code uni put on my re-enrollment form! Last thing we need in this house!

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Hi Savvystudent -

sorry to hear about the error - shame how errors never seem to be in someone's favour :-(

Re washes, we're a family of 5 and I also do aromatherapy massage (resulting in towels, couch covers etc) - I do between 8-12 washes a week. I have to say yours seems an awful lot for 2 of you - maybe make bf do it for a week to get him to realise just how much he creates? I would have said 3-4 a week is plenty for 2, and that includes changing after work on an evening too (although I would then expect the jeans too be worn for a few evenings unless properly dirty)

Worst thing about this weather is drying washing - at least in the winter the rads come into play - I hate wet washing around the house. I try not to tumble dry from an environmental point of view, but have done so today - although not everything that was washed is tumble-dryable :-( because I don't use scented washing powder & fabcon (gloop & vinegar instead) there's no chemical smell to cover up any smells which would result from it taking ages to dry indoors :-( Ah well..... enough grumbling :rotfl:

Gt
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OrkneyStar

newlywed wrote: »

Usually one dark, one white, one coloured, one towels a week, plus bedding every week or so

But there's 2 adults and 2 kids (for half the week). 6-7 seems like loads! Get him to wash some - maybe he'll rethink how "dirty" they are before he puts them in the wash

Yesterday I did three (plus the one on Sunday night) but that was holiday stuff. With me, DH and DS (in reusable nappies and at the messy eating stage!) we do anything from 5-8 a week, depending on bed changes, bathroom mat changes etc. I do tend to wash at night when leccie cheaper though.

mandy_moo_1

hi to all :wave:

feel like i've hardly been on here the last few days, so i'm just updating my sig,and trying to catch up on some of the posts......i seem to be off the comp for 24hrs and there so many to try and get thru!

took Ruby to the vets this morning for her final scan, and she's definitely having 3 pups, but the vet reckons i've got her dates wrong, and she's a week further on than i thought, and he reckons she may be due this week end so i'm even more excited now.....i know its nothing to do with the GC but i can't help it...i'm just so excited!!:D

went to Mr M's as well, and got a couple of packs of the 50p bacon..... i DID pick up 5,as i couldn't see anywhere that it was limited to 2 per customer, but apparently we're all meant to be mind readers, as you ARE only allowed 2, even tho there weren't any signs stating that! also had to get more crisps and ham for DS15

hope everyone's ok, (((hugs))) to those that need them as i haven't had chance to catch up with everyone yet xx

SavvyStudent_2

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Yesterday I did three (plus the one on Sunday night) but that was holiday stuff. With me, DH and DS (in reusable nappies and at the messy eating stage!) we do anything from 5-8 a week, depending on bed changes, bathroom mat changes etc. I do tend to wash at night when leccie cheaper though.

What?? Is electricity cheaper at night then?!?

Thanks for the suggestions guys I might just subtly leave the washing pile (and just do mine!) and see how long it takes him to do any! He can't really wear most things more than once though (jeans are the exception) as he's a big guy and I wouldn't want him to get smelly lol!!

The finance stuff will sort itself out, like most things in life not worth wasting energy worrying over it i guess. Just stressful ringing a load of different places and being in phone queues all day when I had stuff to get on and do! I'm in the final year now so at least this time next year I'll have a salary lol and in the mean time I can just empty my poor savings I'm lucky to have that option, I'm sure there are others out there with errors that aren't in the same position..!

Lxx

Herewegoagain

Hiya guys, another NSD today, that makes 9 :j (3 in a row), was tempted by mr m's offers so took no money when I went out:D
I used to do a couple of washes most day, but since being on the GC have cut right down, maybe 3 a week and now use 1/4 of the powder I used to with no ill effect at all:j

This months budget is going well and will aim for another NSD tomorrow and shop from our stores:beer: , it's the best way to shop:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

scotsaver

Bree -so sorry to hear about Annie.x

ioiwe - congrats on the new job, that's fantastic news and so close to the big day - hope you are coping with all the excitement.:j :j

Thanks for all the Blackcurrants advice last week, finally got round to picking them yesterday. Wasn't as many on there as I thought, some had already fallen off and I think the birds had the rest, anyway, with what I had I cooked them off with a little sugar and water and there was enough for us to have last night with som HM yoghurt for Pudding, the kids said, "wow, Mum these are like giant corner yoghurts"!!:rotfl: :rotfl:

For Dinner last night we had HM Chicken pie with the chicken that was left over from Roast on Sunday, made Soup with the carcass so what with the Yogurt, pie etc we ended up having 3 courses last night!! Have explained to the family that they won't be getting fed like this every night.;)

Tonight we are having Meatballs that were stashed in the freezer, garlic mushrooms, salad potatoes, peas and sweetcorn. No pudding planned and if they don't like it then there are plenty of Muffins or hobnobs to choose from.:p

Watched the "Hairy Bakers" last night on BBC2 - how fantastic and they are so fun loving they make it look easy so once the kids are back at School in September I think I may give my BM a rest and do some experimenting with some new/different bread recipes. Can't wait for next weeks episode with cakes/scones. Yuuuuummmmmm.:D

Have a good evening everyone.

Frugaldom

Simon543210, I think you'll find that referal links are not allowed here, you are in breach of MSE forum rules. Perhaps you would like to delete your posts before you are reported or struck off?

Back on the grocery track, I haven't exactly lost my way, it's just that I always feel like I NEED to make the most of offers on the rare occasions that I find myself close to a decent supermarket. (All we have here is the local Co-op). Today I had to go into town, so I stocked up on tinned fruit, more milk powder, cheap bread, yoghurt and some yellow sticker goods etc, so spent a total of £10.50 However, whilst there, I noticed that the nearby building site now has a huge sign up - Aldi opening Winter 2009, recruiting now! How excellent is that? I'll have an Aldi store within 10 miles instead of having to do 80 mile round trip to Mr T. On the plus side, I have a £20 Mr T voucher still to use and the Clubcard vouchers are due in, so we won't starve :rotfl:

Washing - I do a whites, colours and bed linen each week plus a towels only wash. I mainly use soapnuts and haven't bought any laundry detergent this year at all, although I did have several bottles left over from last year's bulk buy.

Groceries - We are a household of 3 adults, I was spending around £25 per week but have now cut this with the hope that it balances out at around £20 per week since buying in bulk and just doing top-up shops. Increasing prices of fruit and dairy are hampering my efforts, to say the very least.

Rowan9

re amount of washing - we usually do about 3-4 a week and that's for 2 adults.We have DSS the younger at weekends but he seems to produce very little in the way of dirty washing - sure this will change as he's 14 now and started looking at his hair in mirrors. I'm another one who uses less washing liquid.
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OrkneyStar

SavvyStudent wrote: »

What?? Is electricity cheaper at night then?!?

Depends on your tariff. We have all electric heating (no mains gas here so calor or oil) and its cheaper at night than it is during day time.
Actually came on to update sig, today was a NSD and I won't be going anywhere tonight (am really tired today and DS is playing up big time ).
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