April 2009 Grocery Challenge

Casperthefriendlyghost

Hello everyone

NSD. Have spent £25.22 so far and just over a week till payday. And in case anyone doesn't know, I am only feeding myself, am on a strict diet and have a few food allergies, so although I have to buy more expensive stuff; I cook and bake all my own stuff, I even make my own burgers, minceballs and sausages as I'm gluten free and have given up looking for expensive GF burgers, meatballs and sausages, so I just make my own. It takes a bit of planning, but works pretty well for me.

I've sorted out both freezers, am managing to be more organised and hoping to spend less as I really need to get going faster, this paying off my debts lark is taking to long lol.

Hope you're all doing well.

Cheers
Casper
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little_miss_moneysaver_3

[QUOTE=flying_fresian;20549991But!! I noticed on my way out *coughscouredthereceiptwithafinethoothcombcough* that I had been charged £7.46 instead of £5 for one of the catfoods, [/QUOTE]

I did my "big shop" at the weekend. After reading lots on here I too did the "coughscouredthereceiptwithafinethoothcombcough" Good job I did, there was an offer on the lynx deo sticks 2 for £3. SO we bought 2 identical ones, but on the receipt they hadn't taken the 62p off. Went to the customer services, she obviously thought I was confused and quoted me another Lynx offer :mad: Confused? Me? Anyway after she checked got my 62p back. No giftcard tho

Checking my receipts may be my new hobby

mooomin

little_miss_moneysaver wrote: »

I did my "big shop" at the weekend. After reading lots on here I too did the "coughscouredthereceiptwithafinethoothcombcough" Good job I did, there was an offer on the lynx deo sticks 2 for £3. SO we bought 2 identical ones, but on the receipt they hadn't taken the 62p off. Went to the customer services, she obviously thought I was confused and quoted me another Lynx offer :mad: Confused? Me? Anyway after she checked got my 62p back. No giftcard tho

Checking my receipts may be my new hobby

Did you ask for the giftcard?

I used my best Wide Eyed Innocent face (As opposed to my Devious MSE Face) and said "I thought I saw something in the Asda magazine about getting a giftcard if you were overcharged". She wasn't pleased...:rotfl:

I had a very MSE dinner tonight - slow cooked lamb shoulder, which smelled incredible when I got home The lamb came from my dads friend who has a croft Up North so cost me nothing and was YUMMY!!

I am currently trying to find nice recipes to use the leftover meat with. I think something with tomatoes (I have loads of canned tomatoes!) but I don't have any fresh veg left - anyone got any ideas?

miss_corerupted

Sorry not sure if this is realvant but how much do people spend per person?? I live with my boyfriend and son (he's breastfeeding), His son comes over 3 times a week but hes' not a big eater and by my eatimates we are spending approx £350 on food including cleaning stuff etc. No nappies as we have reuseables.

This seems like alot to me. What do you all think

jbaugh

Hi can i join bit late but it will get me into practice for next month

I am joanne 42 rob is 45 we have 2 boys 10 and 2 (yes we are mad)

we dont drink or smoke....take away's whats that and i wish!!...

we have applied many of the ideas here store cupboard days ...trying to buy enough for week in one go....making packed lunches ....

trying to potty train to get rid of nappies cost and i am trying to diet....anyhow i did set a target of 50 pounds a week for the 4 of us but never do i come near to it.....so starting may i am going to set it 75 a week....

not buying anymore cleaning stuff till i have cleared out under my sink unit of all half bottles... anyhow going to keep reading for more tips

thanks everyone

nmlc

Evening all

Just to update the spends to 10/04, spent £74.10 in MrA's - seemed to be quite a lot for what I had in the trolley! Went away for Easter and had a lovely time even if the weather wasn't too good - did buy Sunday lunch out but found a good Carvery for £6.95 a head! Think we may be able to come in around budget - it will be tight but we might just be able to do it.
Off to update my sig now.
Keep safe and well everyone.

fletch3163

Am having a hard time with packed lunches this week and last. As I don't have to prepare for DS I'm disinclined to do it for myself BUT the fear of the cost makes me do it. Today, however, I couldn't be bothered constructing lunch so early in the morning so I just stuffed some bread, cheese and a tomato into my bag. Totally uninspiring and uninteresting.

Anyway, NSD today (apart from biscuits for work but they pay it back). I also seem to be feeding the street. I have one son but had 3 kids at my table, all with Rosti, fish fingers and beans. Yesterday I had 3 kids for pizza. Is this REALLY what it's like having a family? Gee whizz, it's exhausting, I take my hat off to you all :T

Pippilongstocking

Hi all

Well having gone away for my mega shop (6 months) store cupboard stuff

This month grocery challenge we signed up for only £50 for milk/bread/fruit/veg - we've all been away and todays first real day home - so this month is a bit of a cheat.

We have thus far only got milk £9/50 and instead of rushing for potatoes tonight (as per meal plan) when hungry we swapped a rice tea for tonights planned one and I will get potatoes tomorrow with cash.

Otherwise we have meal planned and have lots in the fridge/freezer/cupboards.

Goodluck the rest of you - (we normally spend £200 a month for 2 kids 2 adults and various pets/kids chums and OH when he visits)

Rubberised a turkey I got reduced when away and its now ready to freeze for various teas, stock is made and changed into gravey and some is left for school sandwiches tomorrow

Pippilongstocking

fletch3163 wrote: »

Am having a hard time with packed lunches this week and last. As I don't have to prepare for DS I'm disinclined to do it for myself BUT the fear of the cost makes me do it. Today, however, I couldn't be bothered constructing lunch so early in the morning so I just stuffed some bread, cheese and a tomato into my bag. Totally uninspiring and uninteresting.

Hiya my DD hates sandwiches so she takes a flask and cupasoups to school with some snack stuff.

I usually have a stash of food in my desk at work - ryvitta, rice cakes, marmite, tinned fish, tinned soup and stuff to just shove in or heat up like instant noodles etc - so if I feel uninspired it helps me to choose something - might help?

scrummy-mummy

A quick shop at Mr T's today for the final items for my store cupboard (all full now) and dairy, am popping to Mr S's tomorrow as i prefer their fruit and veg and know they have meatballs on offer for half price so will stock up.

Looks like i should be on target this month
xxx