May 2012 Grocery Challenge

Spending_Vs_Saving

Another quick post and run from me......50p on a treat at work. Signature updated.

PennyGrabber

jumblejack wrote: »

Yay. Weekend offers at Lidl this weekend:



Deals for the weekend of 19-20th May;

Fresh British Beef Mince 500g was £1.99 now 99p

British Carrots 1kg pack was 69p now 34p

McCoys ridge cut classic variety crisps 6 pk was £1.88 now 94p

Italian Balsamic Vinegar (3 types) Balsamico, Bianco or Rosso 500ml was 99p now49p

Thanks to op on grocery thread

Thanks for that. I really want to get the mince, but nowhere to put it!! I may get one, and use it next week.

MrsCD

Hi Cleggie - Keep on keeping on! Even if you do overspend, you're still not spending as much as you would have done before the GC, and you're thinking about what you spend your money on instead of just handing it over to the sm

Do your boys prefer sweet or savoury?

Would they eat jam sandwiches to 'put them off' until tea time?
How about marmite or peanut butter sandwiches?
Some fruit or even raw veggies?

Our DD2 went to school for a good number of years just having a toasted teacake and chocolate spread for breakfast She's still alive and kicking What I'm trying to say is, that if they're eating a good balanced dinner each evening, then don't worry too much about the rest of the time - they'll eat whatever is there if they're hungry enough Chin up!

Flo - Congrats on the win :T Looking forward to the new/old recipes

The foodie pictures look amazing - well done to everyone for being so inventive :T

Aldahbra

I had to spend £1.49 on 2 litres of milk from the local shop today! Still I guess it was cheeper than driving 6 miles there and back (12miles) to Mr T, just for milk.

Florenceem

NSD here.
We had roast chicken drumstick, roast potatoes, HM Yorkshire pudding, roasted courgette, mushrooms, onion and gravy for dinner.

Florenceem

I cooked JJ's Herby Cheese Bread while the oven was on tonight. My oven was full!
Cleggie - would your boys eat these - they are yummy. Not expensive to make and freeze well.

MunniMuncha

Gosh, have been away for a few days and come back here for a catch up and 16 pages you lot have gossiped through!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Anyway, haven't had time to catch up on it all but just wanted to let you know (sorry if it has already been mentioned) but they have 5kg of basmati rice in Lidl for £4.99 - couldn't see a finish date though, just said 'whilst stocks last'. HTH

cleggie

MrsCD wrote: »

Hi Cleggie - Keep on keeping on! Even if you do overspend, you're still not spending as much as you would have done before the GC, and you're thinking about what you spend your money on instead of just handing it over to the sm

Do your boys prefer sweet or savoury?

Would they eat jam sandwiches to 'put them off' until tea time?
How about marmite or peanut butter sandwiches?
Some fruit or even raw veggies?

Our DD2 went to school for a good number of years just having a toasted teacake and chocolate spread for breakfast She's still alive and kicking What I'm trying to say is, that if they're eating a good balanced dinner each evening, then don't worry too much about the rest of the time - they'll eat whatever is there if they're hungry enough Chin up!

Flo - Congrats on the win :T Looking forward to the new/old recipes

The foodie pictures look amazing - well done to everyone for being so inventive :T

Thanks MrsCD. Yeah they prefer sweet stuff. They (especially my youngest) will happily eat a jam sandwich ,fruit, yogurt, crisps and choccie bar whist waiting for dinner to be cooked, and then eat all of that too! Honestly, he is as skinny as a rake, so god knows where he puts it all :rotfl:
Thanks for the words of wisdom though, its reassuring to know that others have been there and done that

Florenceem wrote: »

I cooked JJ's Herby Cheese Bread while the oven was on tonight. My oven was full!
Cleggie - would your boys eat these - they are yummy. Not expensive to make and freeze well.

Hi Florenceem- they prefer sweet stuff really, but that looks lovely!!

Coxy11

£2.50 in C00p yesterday on veg. Have just balanced the books as I run a 2nd purse. Have mainly shopped from CAZCO (my stores) this week so £31.25 to there. Off to read thread and update my sig.
Have a good day everyone.

DundeeDoll

Aldahbra wrote: »

I had to spend £1.49 on 2 litres of milk from the local shop today! Still I guess it was cheeper than driving 6 miles there and back (12miles) to Mr T, just for milk.

Most definitely. Last time i bought 'just milk' from mr t i spenT over £30 :eek: