How much a week on groceries for 1A + 1C?

Pop_Sox

I have been keeping my daily diary for 6 days now. Won't be doing any more grocery shopping tomorrow, so have added up all bits and pieces and it comes to £38.16 for the week for me and a ten year old boy.

We both have packed lunches, and also I have got a dog and cat to feed. Also this week I had to buy washing powder which was £4.00 although no doubt every week there is something similar that needs buying.

Rather depressingly, going back over my debit card the week before last I spent £78 in Asda in one week and in March a whopping £128 in a week. I have been avoiding the clothes and dvd section, and have obviously cut down a lot, but after reading some posts on here I feel sure I can cut it down further.

Is it better to do a weekly shop or two or three smaller shops over the week?

Any advice very very welcome.

GirlRacer_2

I find a weekly shop much better (budget wise). I used to do one big shop per month and a top-up shop each week but since joining these guys I meal plan, only go to the supermarket ONCE a week, take a list and stick to it.

Only downside is that some nights (like tonight for instance) I could murder a chocolate bar, and there isn't one here!!!

betterlatethannever

Since moving to a place with no supermarkets and only little local shops i have found i shop daily and get only what i can carry. Try ditching the car, your much less likely to over shop if you have to lug it all home!
I also am less likley to buy 'other' stuff such as dvds as the little shops don't have them. I also find i can get some good bargains as they reduce a lot of stuff late each day, which is the time i'm coming home and do the shopping.
I'm in the same situation as you 1a + 1c. I think i spend about £35 pw inc cleaning stuff though not inc toiletries. We also have packed lunches.
Good luck