March 2012 Grocery Challenge

rising_from_the_ashes

TheThriftyScrumpers wrote: »

Rosieben I hope you are ok xxx

Tiger feet I hope your OH is ok and hs interview went well xxx

Ditto both the above ...... also notice I've not seen HelenJelly for a while (unless I've missed her posts:o)

MunniMuncha

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Ditto both the above ...... also notice I've not seen HelenJelly for a while (unless I've missed her posts)

Now you come to mention it Rising, I haven't seen her either - hope she's okay?:(

sonastin

MunniMuncha wrote: »

Now you come to mention it Rising, I haven't seen her either - hope she's okay?:(

Haven't seen her on the messies thread recently either... :think:

Gorgeestwo

Have had a few nsd's :j but have got to go shopping tomorrow, have written my list and written my meal plan for the next week, so hope I manage to keep myself under control!

Hope everyone is ok and has a wonderful weekend.

Ninno820

sonastin wrote: »

OK so I've managed to keep petrol down to only 1 tank so far so might get away with one tank less than usual this month but tax and MOT are due by the end of the month.

I read somehwre that Martin advised anyon with Car tax due at the end of this month to buy it before the budget on wednesday - he's anticipating a rise. I'm planning to do it this weekend - hope it helps someone.

Another boring NSD here - its 1 week till pay day - 7 beautiful days for me to meal plan and dream of a trip round a sm - oops, not really killed the addiction!:cool:

sonastin

Ninno820 wrote: »

I read somehwre that Martin advised anyon with Car tax due at the end of this month to buy it before the budget on wednesday - he's anticipating a rise. I'm planning to do it this weekend - hope it helps someone.

Thanks for the heads up. Can they put it up after they've already sent out the bill for it? Won't risk it now you've warned me but I'd be pretty :mad: if they did. Was planning to wait until payday (next friday) to make sure there's enough money to pay by debit card. I guess I'll know by Wednesday if I've got enough to last another 2 days!

LavenderBees

Allypops wrote: »

Note to self: do not enter SM without a list when have PMT. You know you will come out (like today) with 3x chocolate bars, large bag of doritos and a large multipack of crisps and a job lot of mint aero bubbles! - oh and several magazines. Total: £13.50 :eek:(at least some were on special offer :rotfl:

And.. I didn't buy anything for dinner. Result takeaway for DH and kids (bad mummy) and nothing for me as I felt sick from all that chocolate Another £10


Must try harder, must try harder......

Yes, I agree. I've done the same thing today...loads of chocolate (ate lots of it, and now feel sick ) , and also bought myself a couple of cheap bunches of Daffs as their smiley faces cheer me up

Thanks Mrs Addicted to Spending - I've never made French Onion soup, but it's on my list for Sunday's onion cook-a-thon :T

I MUST not go anywhere near shops until next Friday...someone tie me down, please

Have a great weekend, everyone

LB xx

Just caught up on the thread, and wanted to say DebbieDeeJay - sorry to hear about the young one's friend. Awful news. Hope you're all ok.

sistercas

MunniMuncha wrote: »

Hi Sistercas - I have only ordered from AF once and they let you know when the delivery has been dispatched (usually the day before delivery). In the morning I got a text stating what time it would be delivered within an hour slot - ie, 3.35pm - 4.35pm. If this is not convenient you text them back with another day (3 days forward to choose from), but you can also give them an alternative of where to leave your package (round the back, with a neighbour etc). I was quite impressed by the delivery service and couldn't make the first date and time they gave me, so arranged for it to be delivered the next day - simples!:D HTH

thats really helpful , i wondered about it as there is nowhere to leave a parcel here and didnt want to be out when they delivered . thankyou

just back from the SMs, DD1 insisted on coming so i spent more than i wanted too , plus i got some easter egg hunt stuff and a couple of eggs for a £1 :T

will just tot up my spends and update my sig

Ninno820

sonastin wrote: »

Thanks for the heads up. Can they put it up after they've already sent out the bill for it? Won't risk it now you've warned me but I'd be pretty :mad: if they did. Was planning to wait until payday (next friday) to make sure there's enough money to pay by debit card. I guess I'll know by Wednesday if I've got enough to last another 2 days!

I'm having to use some savings and then replenish on payday ( Friday as well). If you can I would pay it on Tuesday to avoid any immediate / 6pm deadlines.

bodmin789

sonastin wrote: »

Thanks for the heads up. Can they put it up after they've already sent out the bill for it? Won't risk it now you've warned me but I'd be pretty :mad: if they did. Was planning to wait until payday (next friday) to make sure there's enough money to pay by debit card. I guess I'll know by Wednesday if I've got enough to last another 2 days!

I got caught out last yesr and was charged the new rate although the paperwork stated the lesser amount. So thanks for the heads up as well, will be making a quick trip to my local PO tomorrow now.:)