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September 2009 Grocery Challenge

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  • Did my weekly shop today...£2.83 :D:D

    Mostly because the co op were out of stock of everything as usual so i will have to manage without. * rolls eyes* think i have enough for the week though.
    August grocery challenge: £50
    Spent so far: £37.40 :A
  • BigMummaF
    BigMummaF Posts: 4,281 Forumite
    Two things to say....I MUST do better for the rest of the year and
    Those who like cottage cheese, I was watching the gorg James Martin this morning & the guest chef made some from jersey milk, vegetable rennet & a couple of j-cloths :p
    Try the bbc food website for the recipe.
    Full time Carer for Mum; harassed mother of three;
    loving & loved by two 4-legged babies.

  • MrsMc - please could you put me down for £220 for September please?
    DFW Nerd 941 Proud to be dealing with my debt
    August GC £0/£300

  • lauhen
    lauhen Posts: 437 Forumite
    I have done my big shop for the month totalling £154.16. So now my challenge begins, I want to keep within my £300 budget, but ideally I want it to be £250, so although I have £145.84, I only want to ideally spend £95.84 for the rest of the month. If I do the shopping without husband and kids I could probably do it.
  • fedupandskint
    fedupandskint Posts: 10,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    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.

    I think exactly the same and about my job too.

    It is the thought of losing my job that has made me try harder to live more within my means and understand not to keep buying food (for me only!) constantly.

    It has taken most of this year for the penny to drop and finally the last 2 months it has clicked with me. Same with the freezer - to start eating the things in the freezer instead of constantly adding to the stocks. At least something made me realise this.

    Hoping I can manage this month and reign myself in still. Have increased the NSD for Sept to help the GC budget reduction.

    Anyhow enough ramblings, will add up the spends from today now and see what else I need for this month with what is left.

    Couldn't do it without you all and all the help and recipes on here :T
    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
    DFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 155
  • *Jellie*
    *Jellie* Posts: 3,018 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hi everyone!
    Hopefully my budget aim is more realistic this time.

    Put me down for £120 for September please

    Still doing my best to run down storecupboards.
    2019 fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons
  • yellowmonkey
    yellowmonkey Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    edited 29 August 2009 at 8:10PM
    I would like to join if I may

    £330 please

    Already 2 days into my month but on target at £10 a day.

    ym
  • lambanana
    lambanana Posts: 685 Forumite
    I'm down for £130 in September as still have lots in from August and am sure I can manage spending a bit less :D
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member #398 - Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts :T
    CC: £6412.95 (0% APR until Feb 2015 which I'm hoping is also my DFD!)
    Currently awaiting the outcome of a PPI claim which may bring forward my DFD, fingers and toes crossed!
  • Toonie
    Toonie Posts: 1,154 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Well, just spent £10 on bits and bobs, including some cream (to make Eton mess-have meringues and berries), cheese, pizza, veggies and some naughty carrot cakes which were reduced to £1.

    Bar a pint of milk on Monday that should be all the spends until we're back from our first September wedding on Friday evening.
    Grocery budget in 2023 £2279.18/£2700

    Grocery budget in 2022 £2304.76/£2400
    Grocery budget in 2021 £2107.86/£2200
    Grocery budget in 2020 £2193.02/£2160

    Saving for Christmas 2023 #15 £ 90/ £365
  • natsing
    natsing Posts: 555 Forumite
    Hi All
    Failed in August, but I did underestimate the weeks in the month, so would have been in budget without the fifth week!
    Please can I try again for £120, only four saturdays to buy food til payday, spent £30 already!
    Debt free 11/05/11!

    Savings £4000/ £300
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