September 2009 Grocery Challenge

clutterydrawer

Did my weekly shop today...£2.83

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.

BigMummaF

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
Try the bbc food website for the recipe.

BlimusOreilly

MrsMc - please could you put me down for £220 for September please?

lauhen

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

highland_fling wrote: »

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

*Jellie*

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.

yellowmonkey

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

I'm down for £130 in September as still have lots in from August and am sure I can manage spending a bit less

Toonie

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.

natsing

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!