September 2012 Grocery Challenge

Maitane

Hi again all,

I hope everyone is as okay as they can be.

I'm chuffed to say I've managed three NSD's in a row which is nigh on unheard of for me. Leaving my purse at home is a genius idea because by the time I get home, I don't want to go back out to the SM.:rotfl:
I'm going to just go and get a few little top up bits (salady bits and some fruit) either tomorrow or Friday then I'm doing a car boot Sunday which means I have to pay for pitch so hopefully I'll get 5 NSD out of 7. I plan to do the same next week - perhaps even get 6/7. :j

stokegal

I've been to Tesco and spent the grand total of £1.80

45p reduced milk
60p strong flour, after the surprising success of last nights loaf
75p porridge oats - to make flapjacks for lunch boxes and a crumble for some plums that I have been given

Last Nights Bread



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potz

I haven't tried doing this for a couple of years, but I've just left my job, nearly halving our household income, so I can't justify the sort of amounts we tend to spend on groceries any longer.
Can you put me down for £300 please. I would like to try to get it lower over the next few months but will take baby steps!

gettingready

Ermm would have been a NSD if it was not for the £2.99 tobacco....

So yesterday £76.36 plus today £2.99 = £79.35

out of which £6.26 on tobacco.....and £3.87 on papres/filters/lighter in 99 shop yesterday so on NON tobacco related producta ONLY £69.26



So really - have to keep the tobacco expenses separately... hmmmmm

(runs and hides in the corner)

missmucksmum

NSD today and all I want to do is go shopping! I don't need anything have enough food to last till at least Monday apart from milk and maybe bread is it strange that I love going food shopping? all my friends hate it

gettingready

I hate going to ANY shops..... if possible - would be getting EVERYTHING online

jumblejack

gettingready wrote: »

Ermm would have been a NSD if it was not for the £2.99 tobacco....

So yesterday £76.36 plus today £2.99 = £79.35

out of which £6.26 on tobacco.....and £3.87 on papres/filters/lighter in 99 shop yesterday so on NON tobacco related producta ONLY £69.26



So really - have to keep the tobacco expenses separately... hmmmmm

(runs and hides in the corner)

No don't list them separately. I think it's a fantastic idea to actually total tobacco related spends. Good on ya:T

It's only when we see where our money is being spent, can we then take steps to improve.

jumblejack

stokegal wrote: »

I've been to Tesco and spent the grand total of £1.80

45p reduced milk
60p strong flour, after the surprising success of last nights loaf
75p porridge oats - to make flapjacks for lunch boxes and a crumble for some plums that I have been given

Last Nights Bread



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Wowsers:T

That's a pretty perfect loaf you have there.

Well done, you clever lady:T

gettingready

jumblejack wrote: »

No don't list them separately. I think it's a fantastic idea to actually total tobacco related spends. Good on ya:T

It's only when we see where our money is being spent, can we then take steps to improve.

I will list them separately - that is how I will see how much is wasted on that.. If I chock it into food budget - I will cut more on .. FOOD

Soworried

missmucksmum wrote: »

NSD today and all I want to do is go shopping! I don't need anything have enough food to last till at least Monday apart from milk and maybe bread is it strange that I love going food shopping? all my friends hate it

I am stuck in the same vain.
It gets me out without feeling guilty.