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Grocery Crisis - Please help !!!

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  • shelovestobuystuff
    shelovestobuystuff Posts: 2,710 Forumite
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    Buying lunch at work can cost as much again as the weekly grocery shop(well thats how much my hubby can spend anyway)so save money here by taking leftovers to work.The weather is still cold enough to get away with a tub of bolognese or curry leftover from dinner the day before.Try 2 minute noodles(8p a pack) or just make your own sandwiches and take refilled bottles of water or juice.
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  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,937 Forumite
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    I only spend £45 a month on shopping for 3 people so I'd love to be able to spend what you have AND have a PS3 to go with it.
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  • shelovestobuystuff
    shelovestobuystuff Posts: 2,710 Forumite
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    black-saturn wrote: »
    I only spend £45 a month on shopping for 3 people so I'd love to be able to spend what you have AND have a PS3 to go with it.

    Not trying to be cheeky at all but are you one of these people who live off the energy from the suns rays:D.If not then please let me into your secret.£45 a month is amazing.I would love to know how to do it.
    Well done on being so frugal.I am officially jealous.
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  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
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    Don't worry, I would never try to equal Black Saturn :) She's in a league of her own ;) But she is a shining example of what CAN be acchieved :) I often read her threads in total amazement and shamelessly steal her recipies ;) (Sorry BS hehe)
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  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,937 Forumite
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    shelovestobuystuff wrote: »
    Not trying to be cheeky at all but are you one of these people who live off the energy from the suns rays:D.If not then please let me into your secret.£45 a month is amazing.I would love to know how to do it.
    Well done on being so frugal.I am officially jealous.

    I started a thread about it months ago which had a shopping list and recipes on it. The first 4 pages are OK but the rest of it is slagging me off. I can't find it now though.
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  • shelovestobuystuff
    shelovestobuystuff Posts: 2,710 Forumite
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    I am really new to this so unfortunately I missed black saturns original thread on shopping.I do remember seeing the name mentioned though when I was looking for recipes and tips on shopping for food.I noticed that some of the people who provide lots of recipe and menu advice thank black-saturn for their knowledge.I will keep an eye out for new posts and check out the old ones for tips.Well done black-saturn.
    "Reaching out to touch the stars dont forget the flowers at your feet".
  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    Prepare to be inspired :D

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=1648750#post1648750
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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    Thank you - it has given me some ideas :)
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  • Smiley_Mum
    Smiley_Mum Posts: 3,836 Forumite
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    kevinwj wrote: »

    Instead of using expensive kidney beans in chilli add a tin of baked beans.

    .

    You can get tins of kidney beans in Lidl for 14p a tin.
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  • angelatgraceland
    angelatgraceland Posts: 3,342 Forumite
    Some of the kidney beans are barley any more expensive than baked beans. My last lot from tesco were 18p per tin and baked beans 17p per tin. Half a tin of sauce in those so the kidney beans work out cheaper. Soak the dried ones overnight to save even more money but you must boil them rapidly for 10 mins before using them in your cooking.
    Annual Grocery budget 2018 is £1500 pa £125 calendar month £28.84 pw for 3 adults
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