October 2012 Grocery Challenge

wishing_my_life_away

I'd like to join as well please- I need to spend less on food- as recently budget has been running out before the end of the month. Please put me down for £220 during October. Thats for 2 adults and 2 cats. Am looking forward to this xx

cheerfulness4

Another £16.43 spent at Morrisons. Lots of Oats so simple now, plus Green's baking goodies using lots of lovely coupons.

she_who_can_not_cook

Godiva500 wrote: »

She who cannot cook - No I didn't see it? What is it?

the lucky box come and go for a quid a lot of stuff is piled in you get crisps biscuits odds and sods

FranBean

Hello everyone! Could I join in please? I was following the September version of this thread and need some motivation so cut back in the run up to Christmas. Excited for the challenge!

Could I be put down for £300 this month please. My month will run from today until October 31st (off to work out how to make a sig!)

[Deleted User]

Mum went out today and spent £10 between the bakery and the local Budgens Another £3 myself on a wrap from Sainsbobs before work.

Total spent today was £13

Mrs_Addicted_to_Spending

Bluegreen143 wrote: »

Hey everyone! My October doesn't start until the 1st but wanted to get this up now as I've just read from the start. Thanks for your hard work Coxy!

We're experimenting this week (still in September budget) with OH doing the meal planning and shopping, with an agreed budget of £55, so to keep it consistent, I'll aim for £55 a week again or £220 in October. Looks like an increase from September but it's only cos we were away for a week. Think I'll be a bit sad the next five weekend month though if I have to increase it do other people budget more for a five week month or just try and spend less every week?

As usual, money spent covers food, groceries and toiletries for me and OH (an unwilling victim of my grocery thriftiness :rotfl:) and food and litter for our cat.

I budget for food per week so my monthly amount is higher on 5 week months - that's why when I quote the amount I'm budgeting for this thread, I'll always say it's a 5 week month - it makes me feel better anyway .

tessie_bear wrote: »

hi...need to post a red cross on our door as everyone except me is ill...meal plan goes out of the window and dont get me started on the washing....so all bets off with what we have planned to eat but i might put a couple of the dishes in the freezer... i need to have a think about what we are going to eat next week

hope everyone is doing well and keeping their budget in check
take care tess

I hope everyone gets better soon x

katy_ann

Hello! Can I join please?

Its only little old me to feed so Im going to go with a budget of £40 please x

jedi82

Good morning, the sun is shining here so hopefully get out in the garden today! Went to L!dl yesterday and spent £103 but got loads including their chicken breasts, which are HUGE. I made a chicken curry last night with two breasts and even managed to save a portion to stick in the freezer . I think it also helps that I make a lentil dhal as a side dish so it looks like more but is cheaper!

Also spent £8 at the local shop which should not have happened and I definitely regret the bottle of wine this morning

There are a couple of bits I need to get from MrM that I couldn't get at L!dl and I know they are on offer til tomorrow so will pop in but WILL restrain myself!

Will update siggy

Jedi x

EverTheOptimist

First spend of Oct budget today. Attempting another new approach. Have got a budget of £150. Have taken £140 out of the bank. Have split this into 2 x £40 and 2 x £30. (have left £10 in bank as back up) I have never attempted a weekly grocery budget before as i always thought one biggish shop and smaller weekly top ups works best as it keeps me out of the shops, but never get enough stuff to last the month so end up going back to the shops and going over budget. As i spend £80 - £100 in the first week then the £50 never lasts the next 3 weeks.

So started this week with a £40 budget, have spent £21.18 including 2 x sat papers (not cheap) and extra lotto ticket for the roll over. well you never know.

Making tuna pie today to freeze for the week, have salmon and chicken in the freezer, so going to see what i can make with chicken breasts that isnt curry.

Sorry for the ramble. but if its in black and white i am more likely to follow it, rather than just some random thoughts in my head.

xx_Jo_xx

Hey all, :hello:

Do you mind if I jump in?

Its just me and DS at home and I spend far too much on Groceries, treats for lunch boxes etc. I dont have a freezer at home which makes bulk buying and batch cooking a bit more tricky as I have to be careful not to waste! It also means I shop more often, so end up buying more stuff I dont need more often!

I just had a shop delivered on Tuesday, so Im starting October kinda well stocked but reckon I could probably managed to stick to about £250

Well, heres hoping anyway