November 2011 - Grocery Challenge

rosieben

Cat501 wrote: »

I'm afraid I've gone completely off the rails in my first month of trying..:(:(:( ...

his_missus wrote: »

Don't worry, I'm new to this too and went over my budget on the 11th. :doh: Still trying to find what suits me best, you'll get there :cheesy:

Don't despair, it usually takes a few months to get to budget, or in my case, anywhere near it

You're more aware of what you're spending now and that's a big step forward :T

meg72

Recovering Spendaholic, so very pleased for you a fabulous shop

CompBunny

Thankyou for the hugs and love LittleMissHappy ThriftyScrumpers, Rosieben, Bikeless chick, Helen jelly, Debbiedeejay, Rej-c, Xspender, Tigerfeet and Sproggi. Its much appreciated, and I mean that

There have been some wonderful recipes posted recently, and lots of honesty as always about the ups and downs of frugal living! Keep it up you lovely ladies (and gents!)!

Adding £4.30, more junk but SO WHAT for the tough times? Very jealous of Spendaholic's epic shop! Nice one!

Need2bthrifty

Just a very quick update since my last post and apologies but I havent had a chance to read thro everyones posts. Also trying to give up the Cigs and found sitting at the computer a time when I relatively chain smoked so been avoiding this and trying some knitting instead.

I have been sticking to my NSD attitude but needed to top up on fresh veg so got some Brussels, Peppers and Carrots plus I needed some bread so bought Basics Brown (yuk, yuk, yuk) def wont be buying that again - been forcing myself to use it up but it even tastes evil toasted (IMO) so anyway total spend of £2.24.

Will update my sig and go buy a better loaf of bread. Back to my knitting now

xxlouisexx56

Another 9.20 today. 1 pound on a bag of potatoes. Made mash from them and it was yuk! I think i boiled them too long

8.20 on baby food in boots.

tigerfeet2006

cattysmum wrote: »

OOOhhhhh thanks I will have a peek!!!!:T

No problem It is weird that it is not on this board really.

Recovering Spendaholic, that is a great haul. Well done missus :j. Wish our MrT did that, they hardly discount anything. I was in there today and they had Rump Steak, due out today, reduced from £6 to £5.50. It is on the shelf for 2 for £10 with a longer shelf life, looking a lot fresher :think: Go figure.

tigerfeet2006

sproggi wrote: »

Need to help DS1 with meal plans, he is out of the house for work nearly 12 hours a day, so anything that requires a lot of prep and cooking is not ideal, but he can batch cook every other weekend, so that helps a lot.
I am going to use the Mega index and the GC recipes to help, plus the cheap family recipes site to help.
He loves trying new foods, both cooking and eating, so that helps a lot
Sproggi

He might like to get a slow cooker as well. He could prep the night before and then put in the SC in the morning before he heads off to work. If his kitchen isn't too warm he could get a timer and get it to come on about lunch time. He also could do extra so he has one for now and one for the freezer.

I picked up some boxes that look like the chinese takeawy boxes in Poundland and put my meals in them, labled with aSharpie pen. They are just the right portion size.

tigerfeet2006

Today we had one of my recipe's that is already in the index

Bacon and Vegetable Risotto. I had leeks, sweet potato, courgette, onion and peas that needed using up.

This recipe is great because I prep it just before the school run and then when I come in I can put the SC on and it is ready for when they have got changed, emptied their lunchboxes and finished their homework and you don't have to stand there painstakingly adding more liquid. Just flick the switch and forget about it untill dinner time

LittleMai

I finally caved in.... and had my first takeaway for nine months :eek::eek::eek: it came to £6.30 which i will add to my total.

In my defence, Ive had a rubbish day, had to stay late at work, and i think im coming down with a cold.

Im pretty close to going over my target, however, I have just had my Mr. T coupons through, so thats an extra £16 this month! :j:j

quintwins

thanks tessie it means alot i'm still on the os/mse wagon hense my on offer chippy i will try harder after xmas £10 as expected from the chippy added to my total