December 2008 Grocery Challenge

Lil2002

Hi LilacPixie!

There's a long thread about http://www.approvedfood.co.uk/ here -
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1282695&highlight=approved+food

Although I haven't tried it myself, loads of others have, and are very pleased. Might be worth thinking about? (Box of Bakin Boys cupcakes, 30 for a £1!) They should be open again by Monday - they closed for the holiday.

I know you'll do great, loads of help around here.

beverleyhills

Gradually change DH's tastebuds by using a little less sugar in your cooking.

Can you persude DH to make the muffins and hobnobs?

Snacking in the evening may be due to boredom rather than hunger.

juliapenguin

Tesscha wrote: »

Hi everyone,

Juliapenguin - Your recipe sounds yum and I like the idea of being able to put it into the microwave for a quick sweet treat. You've put down eggs twice in your recipe - is that correct?

Sorry - only one lot of eggs!! It's a great recipe because I never bother about exact quantitites and it always turns out brilliant, but I think double eggs would be going a bit far :rolleyes:

Money_Fritter

Hi all,

I hope everybody had a great christmas and new year. I am declaring december as £97.44. Over budget by £7.44, but I suppose that was no suprise. Hopefully do better next time.

Money Fritter

pollypenny

Moving away from food, I would say watch every penny spent on phone calls, to avoid 0845 & 0870 numbers, especially if you have calls as part of a package.
To ring your bank or credit card firm, you will usually find a contact number for use when abroad. It'll be free or cheaper. Otherwise look up numbers on 'sayno20870" sorry I can't do links.

Very good luck, lilacpixie! Been there! ( In fact there for most of my life!)

LilacPixie

thanks again everyone.

How did you know DH is a hobnob addict?? I actually have everything in the cupboard for them. Tommorow I will be baking them.

Julia you cake sounds scrummy

shelovestobuystuff

final tally is £258 for dec.Amazed with this as I fully expected an enormous total.I didnt budget and just bought what we needed including loads of wine.
The chickens I bought for xmas dinner did 2 meals for 10 people(1 big curry and xmas dinner)as well as chicken supreme and rice for 7,stir fry for 4 and lunch for 2.£15 well spent.
We did have dinner at mil,s 3 days and everyone brought wine and something to the table on a couple of occassions too.
Very pleased with the Dec spend.

candygirl

Been to ALDI today and spent £6.50 on veg, bread n stuff:D

MrsMcK_2

Hello

Declaring £299 for December includes a couple of take aways!!!

xx

PurpleSkies

Even though I've still to dig out receipts before I declare I can say with confidence that I'm most definitely under budget for December!
All thanks to having Christmas at my parents!

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas though, even if it is a bit belated!