November 2010 Grocery Challenge

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Celebrating as I completed the NaNoWriMo challenge last night, a day early, 50,000 words written in 29 days:)

I've no idea what you just said there, lol.....but well done :T

Well, I had to get my milk, as the new meds daughter is on are still causing her insomnia, and she was up all night making copious mugs of tea (decaf I might add), so there wasn't much milk left to disguise, and so bought a couple of 4 pinters

That means I'm Declaring a November spend of £276.71 over budget by £1.71, but I can live with that

Well done to EVERYONE taking part, especially those coming in under budget :T

earthmother

My month ended on Sunday, but this is the first chance I've had to come and declare.

I'm declaring for November at £278.98 - that's £1.02 under budget

Off to see if I can do it again in December now

Picklepud

Hiya

declaring £407 for November i was going to get bread today but am full of cold and so have defrosted some bread rolls from the freezer. Can't wait to join Decembers See you all there.:j

katholicos

Well done everyone for all your attempts, whether successes or not. Every little helps...as the popular supermarket slogan goes...

I've stayed well within budget this month, fortunately as finances are a nightmare at the moment. If i've done me sums right I am about £29.88 under budget....not that the £29.88 is in my purse or bank because the money just aint there, so it is just as well

Here's wishing us all, all the versy best during the upcoming festive season's Grocery Challenge :clap:

MrsSmith93

Hello all - November came to a total of £292.44, out of a budget of £300, which I'm really surprised at, it was my first month and I've always spent about £400 a month, so I'm pleased that I've managed it.

Well done everyone

mummy2mygirls

Im declaring at £317 which is well under target but the cupboards are now empty and we are in desperate need for shop tomorrow. Im happy its under :j:j Will still be setting the target the same for next mth though with it being 5 shops and xmas.....

sharronej

lost count right at the end so declaring with a guesstimate of £360, still haven't come up with a figure for december yet

suzybloo

Hangs head in shame - I have spent £482 this month over £50 too much, however I do have 14lb of haddock (7 of white and 7 of yellow) in the freezer, 3 x 1.4kg white puddings and 3 x 1.4kg black puddings from Stornoway, 2 haggis, 14 chicken breast, mince stew and diced pork as well, so while it seems bad these products were bought in bulk so I saved a fortune. Fish was £3.80 a lb, fillets were 70p each, haggis £4 each and the puddings were £6 each where as the butcher - who buys them from the same place - sells them for £10.80 each. so this buying as a co-operative in the office is paying dividends - if you can get enough friends and family together to do this I would thoroughly recommend it. Will keep budget at £450 for December due to the extras I will buy but hopefully I will manage rto stay below that.

kahunababy

Well my first GC and I am coming in at £372.86 over by £22.86. When I put it like that it doesn't sound too much but I did give myself an extra £50 to make up for buying some Xmas goodies. I have also managed to pick up some washing powder/liquid and dishwasher tablets when they where on offer so I prob have enough to last until March. I'm not going to beat myself up about going over, I am just glad that I can see just how much we actually spend and I am amazed as I would never normally watch what I buy and could easily spend nearly double that amount. I have also noticed how I have taken to using things that I would normally bin and I regularly check my fridge now and freeze anything nearing it best before date (normally this would have just gone in the bin). I have baked a lot more this month in order to try and save some of my GC as I usually buy the kids a treat for their lunchboxes but now they get home made muffins or a small cake.
I must admit I am not going to join in on the GC for December, we have family coming to stay and are planning on being out for a few visits so this is one month when we don't really plan and just fly by the seat of our pants. I will however be joining in Jan as I am determined to ensure 2011 is a frugal year for this family and that way we might even be able to afford a wee holiday!

Sue14

£6.88 spent in S**nsburys, £36.17 in M**risons, and declaring at £155.67 for November, so for the first time since doing the challenge I've gone over budget, but only by £5.67 so not too bad, and a lot of my last shop won't be used until next month, (some not till Christmas) so technically I could have included some of the spends in next month's budget, but I decided against it.

I did an inventory of my fridge and freezer contents today, and will go through my cupboards tomorrow so I know exactly what I've got, then I may have a go at meal planning for the month to minimize shopping trips and spending.