May 2012 Grocery Challenge

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Just thought i would pop in and say hello. Ive not bought food since last monday, when i bought a sandwich. It has been really hard for me, but i have managed to resist. We have run out of a couple of things, e.g butter, fruit and just a bit of salad left, but as i am trying to live mainly out of my freezer and cupboards this month, we are using cream cheese instead, as there is about 4 tubs in the fridge and as for fruit, are using tinned stuff in juice, with greek yoghurt - I know its not the same, but this stuff really needs to get used. Ive never thought that i would do this still not sure i will, but only have 2 weeks left, although i might go to end of month, so it is doable. Hope everyone else is doing well

Suffolk_lass

fozziebeartoo wrote: »

I made a VERY rare visit to M&S last week and their own CC were reduced from £2.99 to 99p for 20

I LOVE the Dr Beckman cloth you can use 30 times but no where here stocks it anymore

JIL wrote: »

is this the one? I am not sure if the cost is good or not, but its free p and p

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beckmann-Colour-Dirt-Collector-Cloth/dp/B003U6OAFW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1336916614&sr=8-3

fozziebeartoo wrote: »

Yes, that's the one :T

It's a fab product and very MSE because when you cant use it any more to absorb colour, you can use it as a cloth!

They were under £3.00 when Sainsbugs used to stock them.

They are available a bit cheaper direct from Dr Beckmann but have to spend (I think) £15 to get free P&P from there.

Aldi had them as a "special" a couple of months back but I'd need to a taxi there and back which would sort of defeat the object of the excercise :rotfl:

They work out at £4.68 on this site too (after P&P and VAT) http://www.acdomart.co.uk/product_thumb.php?limit=100&d=&c=&b=dr-beckmann&o=&ord=
The Dr Beckmann site says Wilk**sons stock them too
SL

Hiddenidenity

£54 spend on Mr T delivery takes me wayy over budget this month but I have lots of friends passing by with moving and another 2 dinners this week with over 8 people a time. Back to normal next month!

£262.92/£200

PennyGrabber

Hiddenidenity wrote: »

£54 spend on Mr T delivery takes me wayy over budget this month but I have lots of friends passing by with moving and another 2 dinners this week with over 8 people a time. Back to normal next month!

£262.92/£200

Just noticed your signature - WELL DONE on being debt free!! :T:T:j:j:T:T:beer:

Possession

I hope you don't mind me butting in here.:)
I am rather allergic to bites and my legs always swell badly. Other than antihistamine, the other thing that relieves them quickly is ice - rub some ice/frozen peas etc wrapped in a teatowel over them for a while. It definitely helps me.
Had a NSD today and did a freezer inventory (we have 3 freezers) - we have enough 'main meal' bits and pieces to last a couple of months I think.

chelseabun wrote: »

Thanks very much JJ - that's really good to know. I've been buying the Life Systems ecological repellent (made with lots of different essential oils and no deet!) but it's really expensive. I'm near a Home Bargains on Tuesday, so will pop in and have a look.

Soworried - thanks for your good wishes. My legs are ok when they're up, but hurt like crazy when I put them to the floor. Mr CB has been very busy today, making cups of tea and lunch!

We did go to Mr M this morning - very busy! :eek: It used to be quiet on a Sunday morning! I bought some Lake Dist cheese on special offer - £2 a pack, so bought 4 and froze 3. That money will come out of the 2nd purse. £28.76 spent on fruit, veg, milk & a few bits & pieces. I also spent £12 on 3 bottles of wine for next weekend, when I'm away with the girls, but that doesn't come out of the grocery budget!:p:D

Need to update sig. Hoping to stay on track for the month, but I'm a bit worried about how much has been spent already!

Have a good evening all CBx

Hiddenidenity

PennyGrabber wrote: »

Just noticed your signature - WELL DONE on being debt free!! :T:T:j:j:T:T:beer:

Thank you x

System

Hi I don't usually post here but noticed the cookie recipe in post 909 from jumblejack and I've just tried it and it's v v good so thought I'd say thanks!

happy_chick_3

Hi everyone
I'd like to join you in this challenge. I've cut out pretty much all my unnecessary spending but too much money is going on food every month. Honestly I have no idea how much I do spend but its got to be at least £200 which for one person is a bit much. Have been collecting food receipts since the beginning of the month so I can work out my starting point and cut down from there.

What I have realised is that I do my own little version of supermarket sweep when I go shopping - I take a route that starts at waitrose, via m&s to sainsburys supposedly on the hunt for reduced food and offers. The reality is that I buy things I don't need and lots of little treats. I'm also a mid week regular at the co-op and at about £10 a time its getting expensive!

elizabunny

Evening everyone!

4 NSDs in a row and I was feeling so pleased with myself until today. Just cleaning my new cooker after Sunday Dinner and accidentally dropped and smashed :eek::mad::eek::mad: the main oven inner glass door. It went with a bang into hundreds of tiny pieced. Ooooh I am so annoyed with myself, a new one will cost around £52 including delivery. So much for my no spend days:(

Have just finished making a dozen sourdough bread rolls and will have to bake them in the small top oven.

I need to get milk tomorrow and was going to do a bit more baking, but may have to put that on hold until the new inner door arrives:(

MrsCD

Hello everyone.

I haven't been able to get to the computer for the last couple of days and I've just read through 4 pages :eek: It's great that so many are joining in though :T Well done to everyone for keeping going.

2 NSDs for me so at least the spending this week hasn't got any worse

We went out for dinner today with my parents as it's Mam's birthday and Dad paid for everything :T

Night night x