January 2013 Grocery Challenge

Nicki_Sue

Humph, is it just me or do the L*dl weekend deals look naff this weekend?

missmucksmum

Just been on the weekly meal planning thread and done a weeks menu with what we have in, might just need mushrooms so thats good as had interview at the job centre thursday in town and now have to wait for local job centre to ring me and make an interview then apparently I will have a claim until then living on ctc possibly waiting a few weeks hopefully sorted by the end of the month when the big direct debits come out of the bank! x

mrsdwhite

Can anyone tell me if there is anyway to find a list if L*dl products online? I'm using mysupermarket to compare prices of things but wanted to see what's available in Lidl as I plan ongoing there on Monday after my shopping is delivered. Don't want to get something delivered if I can get it cheaper from L*dl.

4weeladdies

I've been a little lax updating my sig, but wanted to share the real bargain I got in Asda today, I do hope it's across the board and not just in my asda lol. The whole frozen chickens (1.4kg) are pricemarked £3 but the SEL said £1.20 and it actually scanned at £1.20! I only bought one in case it was £3 but am gonna go back tomorrow and buy more. Roast chook for £1.20, I still can't quite believe it!

she_who_can_not_cook

mrsdwhite wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if there is anyway to find a list if L*dl products online? I'm using mysupermarket to compare prices of things but wanted to see what's available in Lidl as I plan ongoing there on Monday after my shopping is delivered. Don't want to get something delivered if I can get it cheaper from L*dl.

no just their offers online on the web site

bargain_hunter_2

Hi I'm just lurking waiting for the end of the month so I can join this fabulous challenge. I stumbled across it last week and you have all been soooo inspirational ! I definitely want to get my grocery bill down and have been trying to use up (not throw out !) Christmas leftovers !!! I've not done a big shop this year and have got by with a few small top ups at aldi.:T Even emptied freezer to see exactly what was in there ..... so far so good - I'm raring to go - will continue to monitor everything till the end of the month then hopefully come up with a realistic amount :T. Thank you to everyone who posts here - I've started looking here before I look at the grabbit board now when I see any bargains I think "do I really need it ?" Hopefully it swill soon become a habit !

Gorgeestwo

Have been shopping to Mr T's this eve (when did my Friday evenings get so wild????) spent more than I planned but did get some ys things to go in the freezer and some washing liquid that was half price. So spent £90.69 :eek: have meal planned for the next week. I forgot to get lemonade :mad: so might get some over the weekend.
Although we're fairly close to our budget I'm pleased with how it's going so far, this is half the amount we would have normally spent by the second week of the month normally
Right off to update my sig and to try and catch up on the thread

mrsdwhite

she_who_can_not_cook wrote: »

no just their offers online on the web site

I was afraid that was the case! Don't suppose anyone might know how much baking potatoes, apples, bananas or wholemeal flour is in L*dl?

NickJW

Got my Mr T delivery in yesterday.

Pretty pleased because I booked it for Thursday delivery, and was quite willing to pay the delivery cost and it came to £50.66. But then, on Wednesday morning I got a £12 off £60 voucher through the post. Went straight in to change my delivery, upped the meat, so now have LOADS of turkey! Delivery came to £47.18 once deductions and cheaper substitutions (turkey thigh pieces instead of turkey stir fry pieces) were provided. Not bad.

Then spent £3 in Mr S on green beans and broccoli I forgot from my order + 59p in the corner shop on a can of diet coke.

So £50.77 to add to my spends this month.

Hope everyone is well.

maximus_leeds

Is it too late for me to join this challenge? I've been watching it but think I'll be more committed to joining it - can you put me down for £450 for the month please? I know that sounds a lot compared to some - there's 4.5 of us in the family (currently cooking Baby #3), and ideally I'd like to be at £300 per month, but we've got to start somewhere!