December 2006 Grocery Challenge

redspot24

Hmm, need to edit my signature!

Peem

redspot24 wrote:

In os / storecupboard style, I'm now going to get one of the beers that has been lurking in our fridge since we moved in :beer:
Must check the dates though - we moved in on Easter weekend!:rotfl:

I never knew beer could last that long. DH always tells me it'll go off if its not drunk the same day it's bought. And he rigorously applies this rule:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

mikeD

Peem wrote:

I never knew beer could last that long. DH always tells me it'll go off if its not drunk the same day it's bought. And he rigorously applies this rule:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Quite agree! Never Ever let your beer go cold! :beer:

LJM

well went shopping last nite and spent £91 stocked up on store cupboard basics/catfood/nitetime nappies for my youngest and i also got our joint for xmas plus few other bits for xmas dinner,plus filled freezer.so apart from fresh fruit/veg /milk and top up bits ill get in iceland im hoping to only spend approx another £20 i also found £15 savers stamps for morrisons i forgot i had this morn,typical since i went last nite but they will keep

lil_me

Oooops raiding the reduced section in Somerfields, ok I got some good bargains as most was 20% of the usual price, but ended up spending about £14 including milk, picnic stuff etc I needed. Have added to total.

miggy

mikeD wrote:

Maybe it's not so much what you buy as where you buy it from. For instance take the price of Medium turkey crowns. From Tesco they cost £12.92 and from Waitrose £17.14.

Now be honest folks. Which would you buy if the family were coming for Christmas dinner?? :eek:

I'd get the Tesco one and rely on my brilliance as a cook (!) to cover up any difference - but the difference may be only in price. Who makes them for the supermarkets?
Besides we don't have a Waitrose. ;-)

domestic_goddess

sickofhavingnomoney wrote:

I am going to try for £180 this month that will feed 2 adults, one 4 year old and one 2 year old.

Well so far I have spent about £70 but my month only started on the 7th. I normally do my shopping weekly but the shop I did last week should last for a bit longer than that, with the exception of a few bits and bobs.

So Far : Week 1 (7 - 14 Dec) - Spent 70.00

Remaining from £180 = £110

:beer:

twinklybev

Hi,
I'd like to try this food challenge - do people's amount include detergents, body sprays, razors, etc or just food. If it's everything then I've got a long way to go. Some people say they're spending around £30 per week as a couple. If I get washing powder, lynx, razors for OH etc, dishwasher powder, cleaning bits, they can come to over £20, would this then leave only £10 for food. Much appreciate any advice...

twinklybev

Hi,
I'd like to try this food challenge - do people's amount include detergents, body sprays, razors, etc or just food. If it's everything then I've got a long way to go. Some people say they're spending around £30 per week as a couple. If I get washing powder, lynx, razors for OH etc, dishwasher powder, cleaning bits, they can come to over £20, would this then leave only £10 for food. Much appreciate any advice...

cupid_s

My food budget is just food and washing up/washing clothes products. It includes kittys food and litter and the only cleaning thing I ever buy now is cheapo stardrops.

Alcohol comes out of the alcohol budget (which is usually limitless ), and personal-ly things like razors, deodorant, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes etc just get bought as and when and don't have a budget.