September 2009 Grocery Challenge

CRANKY40

Leeks freeze well chopped up, and are handy for adding to soups. ( re the Aldi super 6 thing)

rosieben

**Upsy_Daisy** wrote: »

... Feeling pretty positive about the challenge. told DH that we'd spent £800 plus on food in August and he was horriffied so I think he's on board. ...

I think a big part of the battle with OS is getting a partner on board, must make life so much easier when you're both 'singing from the same hymn sheet' as my old boss would say!

Welcome to the newbies :j good luck with your first challenge!

Sun is shining here, lets hope it lasts! I'm retired now but I remember all those summers when the sun shone beautifully during working hours and rain arrived just in time for the weekend :rolleyes:

tessie_bear

hi...thank u for starting up the new thread...also thank u to flying for posting the aldi veg/fruit offers...they are great value imo we have had the salad stuff a lot this month and loads of mangos....yum yum

i think it was cranky who said about a budget and not being on list....i dont have a budget as such i just try and spend as little as i can....i do add up receipts for my own interest but if i had a budget and missed it id be fed up and if i spent under id think id set it too high so its spending the least i can while still buying nice things iyswim

i need to get going on packed lunch stuff...might try doing a bit of baking to get us started and putting in freezer

take care
tess

booskyeboo

I have had my first spend at Mr M's £75.05/£300.00, I have bought some extras to do some batch cooking for the month so fingers crossed. I would like to thank everyone for the inspiration in saving money and especially Pink, Mrs M and Rosieben for all their hard work. I have a question how do I put my updates at the bottom also I would like to join the sealed pot challenge too.
Thanks :-)

booskyeboo

Ignore the question about the signature, it must have worked before. Sorry

Curlytop40

I spent £94.54 out of my total £340 yesterday but have now got all my cat litter, cat food, laundry stuff and basics for the month so i'm pleased with that. Should only need to spend a maximum of £20 more this week and have £34.04 left in my purse.
Off to update my sig in a minute.

flutterbyuk25

Hey all

I would like to join the grocery challenge as Sept is the first full month in my new home I did a big shop when i moved in 2 weeks ago and have lots of basics in.

I would like to aim for £70 for September please.

x

CommitedToChange

Hi all. Please put me down for £100 for September this is for me and my expensive cat.

Budget breaks down as follows:

Veg Bag, 1 a week £32
Monthly cat food/medication £30
Extra spends £9 per week.

This month I'm going to take out my £100 at the beginning and keep it in a separate money bag, hoping this will make it easier to track.

Mind you, my budget is only possible thanks to the coupon thread and my coupon friendly Mr T's :T

My aim for this monthy is to use up all the stuff in my freezer - cause there is loads of it. :rolleyes:

Good luck everyone

penguin83

Hi all, thanks to everyone involved for the thread and the recipes. I am in for the 2nd month running and would like to aim for £430.00 - reducing my current spend by £10.00 a week to start with.

x x x x

highland_fling_2

hi everyone

Mrs. Mc could you please put Highland Fling down for £180 for September GC.

Have stuck with same figure for the last few months as I am managing o.k. most months with that. It also allows me to stock up on bargains for store cupboards etc. without worrying about going over budget too much.

Will also start soon to stash away a few non-perishable items for Christmas and that helps take the pressure off during the festive season.

My thoughts are with all those who are truly struggling in this time of recession and those who are facing redundancy and job losses. I remind myself often that although my job is far from perfect it is one I still enjoy and is relatively secure.