October 2011 Grocery Challenge

smartcat04

Been to Aldi and done a biggish shop which I hope will last a good few weeks. Mums picked up some staples like porridge oats and chickpeas that my Aldi doesn't stock. Really going to use the freezer and cupboards this month and limit myself now to fresh bits like milk and veg. Spent £47.

chewy62

Can I be put down for£400 for the next 5 weeks, taking us up until Thursday 3rd November?

After seeing what I spent last month, I am disgusted and know I can do better!
Already have a lot of meat in the freezer so am off to do a big meal plan!Wish me luck, cos I'm a gonna neeed it!

spendaholic

meg72 wrote: »

Just wanted to say so sorry about your job, hope you get something else soon and good luck with your challenge.

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I hope your mum has a speedy recovery.

20somethinghousewife

September was a complete disaster budget-wise due to a holiday

I'm in again for October. My month will run from 26th Sept - 30th Oct. Please put me down for my usual £250. Thankyou

hjanea

Hi, please can I be put down for £160 again please. I failed miserably with september but I'm sure that this should be enough if I avoid all those things I don't actually need!!
Continuing to mealplan from the freezer as much as possible. I really must try and come on this thread daily to try and stay on track.

Keith

After joining September late on, we did really well for our first attempt. We used to spend £100 per week but we are going to try for a total spend of £320 for the 4 weeks between payday.

Already got quite a lot of food frozen as made a large batch of chilli & bolognese with the shop I did two weeks back.

XSpender

Popped into FarmF00ds on the way home from work for frozen leeks and ended up spending £10.50! Did get some bargins including 3 loaves for £2, crisps, prawn crackers, pizza, ham, potato croquettes and the leeks I went in for originally:) It was first time ever in FF and I will definately be going back.. i was also impressed by how clean and tidy it was:rotfl:

However, was so hot this evening that I didn't fancy anything on the meal plan and DH persuaded me to get a chinese.:o He offered to pay for it out of how winnings on a horse today but he hasn't had much lately so I didn't want to deprive him of his little spends, especially since he wants to put it towards a winter coat he has his eye on.

My GC budgt is taking a serious battering and I am only 1 week in:eek:

lisakay_2

Lisa, reporting for duty

I haven't posted since my original post. because i haven't been shopping. however
monday £2.50, DD2 ballet class
tues £5 DD1 and DD2 streetdance class
wed....£2 cig papers and tips(will be stamping on that particular filthy habit once the duty free tobacco has been smoked;)) + £3.24 on paracetamol and some flowers for mum
still not sure whether to try and squeeze all the kids activities out of the grocery budget or not. anyhow, total spend so far this week= £12.74.
Oh, and I found £6 in coins in the bottom of my bag that I didn't know I had...Bonus!:j

pipersky

Hi all - lost track of September (as usual - so rubbish :rotfl:)

I don't think I've gone over as my budget was £300 and I made it high so it would be easy

Anyway, onwards and upwards. I'm going to go for £200 for October. My reasoning is 1) I have loads of nappies in for my oldest and youngest 2) I have millions of baby wipes 3) I have loads of free cereal, soup and cheap Sacla sauces from using coupons. So breakfast is sorted I have loads of choices for the soup (campbells condensed so can be used for Pasta bakes etc). Sorry for waffling

Long_tall_sally

Hi Everyone.
I can't believe that it is nearly October. This year seems to be flying by!

Thanks to everyone who runs the thread. It is much appreciated.

Could I be put down for my usual £450 please? Last month was a real disaster & I have already spent over £100 so far this month. I have a feeling that this is going to feel an extremely Looong month but will put in a lot more effort this month I hope than really I did last month!

Have many people used the £10 off £50 Morri voucher in Mr T & successfully got £10 off or they stipulating taht they can only give £3 off as that is what it apparently scans at?