September 2013 Grocery Challenge

islandhoppa

Top up shop of £6.20 from Wednesday to report plus one today of £11.71 in Ald!, got teabags and enough milk, bread, ham, cheese and fruit to last until my new month starts on Thursday (barring any emergencies!)

So although I have gone slightly over budget, it's not that long ago that we were spending around £400 a month:eek: so to get it this low is an achievement. Couldn't have done it without you guys, the inspiration on this site is amazing, so thanks:)

zafiro1984

Just gone 85p over budget for this month. I may have to spend a little bit more on milk and potatoes but I aim to keep it as low as possible. I'm saving my £15 saved on a £60 shop from Mr T until the first of next month as it will form part of next month's budget.

Have I got enough self control???

CH27

I've spent £6.41 on fruit & veg so have 49p to last until monday.

K9sandFelines

Finally C*-*p had milk in, so hoping to not need any more or anything else, until next week.

£1.00 to add to sig

MissRikkiC

iammumtoone wrote: »

I did HM mayo to go with it (super easy used a hand blender)

I think HM mayo is so hard. Me and my OH used 2 bottles of oil and a whole box of eggs trying to do this!!

It is worth it if it actually works though! It's delicious!

Chloris

Hello Everyone :hello:

I used to take part in this challenge and I would like to join in again, please. I have continued to track my spends but haven't been on target for a while. So I am going to do weekly challenges of £90 for the time being. I need to find a rhythm with this!

So, our household includes 2 adults and 3 children, all food, household cleaning and toiletries.

Looking forward to getting back into this and 'meeting' you all :j. I will read the fred and my week starts on Monday!

iammumtoone

MissRikkiC wrote: »

I think HM mayo is so hard. Me and my OH used 2 bottles of oil and a whole box of eggs trying to do this!!

It is worth it if it actually works though! It's delicious!

Did you try it the proper way? I have never attempted that and never will, seems like too much hard work.

Try this (watch the video) http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Minute-Mayonnaise/

It really does work, but you MUST use a stick blender in a tall container like shown and blend in short bursts to start with. I make mine with the oil and lemon juice (just the cheap stuff in the bottle)

iammumtoone

Chloris wrote: »

Hello Everyone :hello:

I used to take part in this challenge and I would like to join in again, please. I have continued to track my spends but haven't been on target for a while. So I am going to do weekly challenges of £90 for the time being. I need to find a rhythm with this!

So, our household includes 2 adults and 3 children, all food, household cleaning and toiletries.

Looking forward to getting back into this and 'meeting' you all :j. I will read the fred and my week starts on Monday!

Hi, I have only joined this month but finding it really helpful, I have got loads of ideas from the thread for different recipes and things to try.

sheeppappar

Hello alll.. just spent another £53 in t3sco which should see us through to end of month (next Fri = payday). Have a fab weekend xxx

she_who_can_not_cook

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/13/13feb25e.cfm


this is what our cousins across the pond do with mince