August 2008 Grocery Challenge

gunsandbanjos

SavvyStudent wrote: »

On the getting seasonal stuff cheaper note, I've just bought 3 huge punnets of blackberrys for £1 but they need using up so any ideas that aren't crumble folks!? xx

Jam? Blackberry jam on fresh bread is amazing:D

Valli

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

Jam? Blackberry jam on fresh bread is amazing:D

Or bramble jelly - the seedless version!

SavvyStudent_2

Thanks guys - the jams (or rather jellys!) have it! x

samarnesen

thanks for the replies
right off to get the bm down from the cupboard to give it a good wash it hasnt been used for a long while

Blondie_Bear

*BigBird* wrote: »

Morning all

I need to go through the freezers sometime this week and start making my September meal plan. It's a 5 week month for me as I normally shop on a Monday. I also need cat food, which I buy in bulk on t'internet. Can I go for £350 for September, please Mrs M

Bulky buying cat food on the internet , does this work out much cheaper? delivery much??? which site do you use??? THANKS X

likabu_2

Blondie_Bear wrote: »

Bulky buying cat food on the internet , does this work out much cheaper? delivery much??? which site do you use??? THANKS X

I bulk buy my catfood from pets at home online. If you spend £60 or more then you qualify for free delivery. Have used various sites in the past but always make sure that I order over the threshold so I don't have to pay for delivery.

Lisa

Eta - It works out cheaper for me as I only order when there is a special offer and bulk buy to get the free delivery.

SavvyStudent_2

Guys - the bramble jelly turned out wonderfully! Thanks for all the suggestions I wish I would put a pic up to show you how cute and farmhousey it looks x

annelouise_2

Evening All,Have had a busy few days so have popped in and read a few pages every few days.

Budget finishes 31st August,have my meal plan in place to use up freezer and storecupboard stuff with the big europewide move.

Meatballs,pasta pesto,bolognese and chili so far.

Evening out with neighbours tomorrow and they're paying,Sunday lunch at other neighbours.Chinese cheap as chips on Friday then OH sets off first thing 4am Monday and we fly over Thursday morning.

OH freezer is empty except for 3 portions of bolognese,1/2 loaf bread,1 pizza and thats that.

I have a job interview the next morning which was offered to me after telephone interview today subject to turning up.Bonus it is located 5 mins from kids school and I can choose my own hours as it is a new EMI unit opening up.

OH is now on leave until 26th January still getting paid so we are busy budgetting to save as much as we can whilst in MOD housing.;)

PUT ME DOWN FOR £300.00 ALL IN SEPTEMBER BUDGET.

annelouise :rotfl:

EagerLearner

Hi annelouise - are you moving to the UK from abroad, or moving away? Good luck for your interview next week and hope the move goes ok!

angelnikki

hi :hello:

Just had my last delivery for August. Total came to £48.71 after vouchers and discounts. Only £34.26 of this was on food :A I'm well chuffed cos this time last year we were spending over £110 a week on food

So my total for the month is £241.55 / £300 which is £58.45 under budget :j

Take care everyone

Nikki x

PS someone in lowestoft has bought all the hovis mixes :mad: So I doubt I will be able to get any for months now :rolleyes: