January 2013 Grocery Challenge

lushlifesaver

liz-paul wrote: »

Probably a really strange queztion but can anyone think of anything I can do with sachets of cup a soups other than the obvious? Tia

We make a sauce that we have with grilled chicken and rice with golden veg cuppa soups. Use as many sachets as people are eating then use half the amount of water - add a chicken or veg stockcube for every 2-3 sachets and heat. Make in a pan on the hob and cook until as thick as desired. Absolutely gorgeous!


I've just (well yesterday) had the realisation that my next pay packet at the end of this month will only be about half the ideal amount (our timesheets are submitted on the 15th of the month to cover the period between the 16th the previous month and the 14th/15th that month) due to the Christmas break - argh! now ridiculously stressed and panicky as it won't even be as much as the pay I've just had Will have to try and scrounge some extra time

theskintfamily

happy new year everyone!! havent been here for a few years and hoping that if i oin this challenge again it'll help me stay focused and cut out on unecessary spends. I really need to get myself sorted this year once and for all!!

We're a family of 4 - 2 adults, 1 tenn DS who eats more than the rest of us put together and DD 5.

I'm budgetting £200 a month (regardless of how many weeks are in it!) was previously spending £300ish so will be tight, but ive done it before so know i can do it again!!

my freezers and cupboards are full to bursting so going to meal plan around what ive already got so hoping to put some money aside for a costco shop to stock up on toilet rolls/DW tabs & washing powder.

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I really don't want to break my personal challenge of not throwing food away this year - but what on earth can I do with an opened box of chestnuts? I used them with sprouts on Xmas day

WantToBeSE

poohspals wrote: »

I really don't want to break my personal challenge of not throwing food away this year - but what on earth can I do with an opened box of chestnuts? I used them with sprouts on Xmas day

you could have a browse of recipes here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chestnut

Or here

http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/popular-ingredients/chestnut

HTH.

savingpennies

Happy New Year everybody. Not back at work until next Monday so I have been busy cooking for the freezer using what was left of the ham and turkey, and adding to my turkey repetoire. We had a lovely turkey and broccoli stir fry one night that everyone thought was a great success. Turkey now all gone so the next mission is to use everything up in the fridge and then the freezer.

kittiej

Happy New Year everyone :j

I had a small shop delivered yesterday so I shall have to take that off my £100 total for the month as my month goes 25th of the previous month to 25th of the actual month. We did get paid a week early though due to Christmas so this month is extra long.

My total spend came to £38.74 after having a free delivery code and substitutions however £4.97 of this is for my packed lunches which I have a budget of £17 for so I shall minus this.

Total spent = £33.77/£100.

TylersMummy

Okay, I'm back, and determined to stick to this - I need to. I have a little debt to pay off and need to make sure we actually save some money this year. Could I put myself down for £100 for this month please, starting today.

icontinuetodream

just discovered that dh has spent most of his contribution to the grocery money on beer and stuff like screws, sealant and hinges for the kitchen!! :eek:

Can I change my target from £200 to £100 for January please!! That is from today until the end of the month.....

Just to let you all know that I have started the 'don't throw food away challenge' for 2013 with Squeaky's permission....
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4366653

I need all the help I can get so do feel free to join me!!

she_who_can_not_cook

couldsavemore wrote: »

just popped on to wish everyone a happy new year see you all in 2013

me too
my first day of the gc for jan
my first no spend day haha
i hope i will not go over like dec

ooitsme

Starting my first ever grocery challenge today and looking forward to it...
I have some sprouts n a parsnip to use up from Christmas - if I make bubble n squeak with potatoes does anyone know if it will freeze well?