August 2008 Grocery Challenge

angelnikki

((((Denise)))) Hope your blood test goes OK. I just wanted to say make sure you mention everything to the docs like being tired/unable to sleep as it will help them figure it out. Are you having tests for thyroid and diabetes, etc? its worth getting checked out, so if you've not been tested for those yet go back to your doc and ask for those tests and anything else he can think of. It sounds like it might be stress though so make sure you take it easy for a while and try not to do too much. Also try to go to bed by 11 at the very latest, even if you think you wont be able to sleep, just lying there is so much better for you than being on the PC late at night as it will allow you to rest even if you cant sleep. Who knows - you may get so bored that you fall asleep anyway

When you are stressed and unrested it can lower your immune system. Just make sure you take it easy for a while and get enough rest even if you cant sleep. Start taking multivitamins if you dont already, and that Spatone that I told you about to boost your iron levels. Try to do something in the evenings that relaxes you like go for a nice slow relaxing walk or sit in the garden with a book, paint your nails or have a nice long soak in the bath. Do something just for you. Hope you feel better soon xxx

Back on topic GC NSD today We are gonna have HM spag bol from the freezer for dinner tonight. cost per portion 45p and will prob have the last bits of the HM bread with it :drool: yummy yummy.

Wendy GRRR :mad: Bl00dy buggas. hope it gets sorted out quickly x

Bigmumma theres a link to a conversion list on the bottom of the recipe index for weights of cups of different things. HTH

Bails link to info on tesco voucher deals with the OU

Take care everyone

Nikki xx

mrs-moneypenny

wendy, really sorry to hear this has happened to you. There are some scummy people out there. I hope it gets sorted quickly

jackiegibbo

Another nsd for me today and hubby treated me to lunch.:j

Good luck to everyone:D

annelouise_2

BUDGET FOR AUGUST 365 euros for family of 5 plus 9 guests for 2 weeks.......after July's success I am buoyed up.

annelouise

Kaz2904

Thanks shala-moo, I know all about the ways to cut the costs of dvd rental and have tried many of them. He won't go for it for some reason? He also avoids buying anything online- I've not got the faintest idea why though?
Angelnikki, I hope your day gets better. Hugs to you (((()))).

shell145

Can I just ask how many people your buying for?

Me and my boyfriend spend approx £35-40 a month altogether on food. And we have nice healthy meals most the time. Woooh :-) We don't include alcohol in our shopping budget, that comes out of the social budget (as otherwise we'd be spending that in the pub)

natzini

Hi everyone!
Got back from our hol today and start putting £1 a day towards Christmas-hopefully it'll more than pay for the pressies and the fuel and treats during that period.

Anyhow, please put me down for £125 this month. Sorting the first shop of the month out for Sunday morning delivery.

mumofjusttwo

NSD today. That is a great idea matzini. Think i will try and do the same.

Barneysmom

Hello everyone, just popped in to say 'Hi' and update my sig.
I spent £20.08 in Mr. M's today,
they're doing 4 tins tuna for £2.00 and Branston spaghetti 2 tins 50p.
I got bread and milk and coffee.
Also 2 packs of kippers in butter 56p each I think they were, for tea, so not a bad spend.

smetf

Hi all
NSD for us today- had an impromtu coffee morning this morning and despite slight disaster with Twinks (turning round with tray in hand 5 committed suicide by jumping on the floor :eek:) went well.

My cherry pie is bulked up with apple and in the oven for pudding- will let you know how it goes (first ever attempt at pastry).

Whoopsied beef from Netto is in final dish as Beef curry (has done roast, sandwiches and this- not bad for £3.31)

Smetf