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October 2013 Grocery Challenge
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I had 6 children - 5 went to uni but there were grants for all except the last one.RomanyLass wrote: »Good job I only had the one kid, this Uni lark is blooming expensive :eek:Decluttering Achieved - 2023 - 10,364 Decluttering - 2024 - 8,365 August - 0/45
GC NSD 2023 - 242/365
2023 Craft Makes - 245 Craft Spends 2023 - £676.03/£400
Books read - 2023 - 37
GC - 2024 4 Week Period £57.82/£100 NSD - 138
2024 Craft Makes - 240 Craft Spends 2024 £426.80/£5000 -
Florenceem wrote: »I had 6 children - 5 went to uni but there were grants for all except the last one.
Oh don't Hun, I've just got the book list for this year, I'm off to cry quietly in the corner now
Living in a Caravan Since 09/08/2013 :T
Totally Debt Free :j
One Child Only, Away at Uni :j
Doggies x 3 Plus Husband of 20 Years
Want Some Savings
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What degree is your Daughter doing?RomanyLass wrote: »Oh don't Hun, I've just got the book list for this year, I'm off to cry quietly in the corner now
My two Sons did History and Business Studies. Two daughter did Music and one Medicine.Decluttering Achieved - 2023 - 10,364 Decluttering - 2024 - 8,365 August - 0/45
GC NSD 2023 - 242/365
2023 Craft Makes - 245 Craft Spends 2023 - £676.03/£400
Books read - 2023 - 37
GC - 2024 4 Week Period £57.82/£100 NSD - 138
2024 Craft Makes - 240 Craft Spends 2024 £426.80/£5000 -
She is doing International Event Management so, within that they have to do a language (French), Event Law, Business Studies, Management etc..., so quite a hefty reading list Living in a Caravan Since 09/08/2013 :T
Totally Debt Free :j
One Child Only, Away at Uni :j
Doggies x 3 Plus Husband of 20 Years
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RomanyLass wrote: »She is doing International Event Management so, within that they have to do a language (French), Event Law, Business Studies, Management etc..., so quite a hefty reading list
She plays guitar so, I've told her to get out Busking, lol.Living in a Caravan Since 09/08/2013 :T
Totally Debt Free :j
One Child Only, Away at Uni :j
Doggies x 3 Plus Husband of 20 Years
Want Some Savings0 -
My children had part time jobs while at uni - except the one who did medicine.RomanyLass wrote: »She plays guitar so, I've told her to get out Busking, lol.Decluttering Achieved - 2023 - 10,364 Decluttering - 2024 - 8,365 August - 0/45
GC NSD 2023 - 242/365
2023 Craft Makes - 245 Craft Spends 2023 - £676.03/£400
Books read - 2023 - 37
GC - 2024 4 Week Period £57.82/£100 NSD - 138
2024 Craft Makes - 240 Craft Spends 2024 £426.80/£5000 -
Another NSD! Feel I am getting good at this - 2 in a row now! Lol!GC Sept '13: £249.05/£250, NSDs: 9/7!! :j
GC Oct '13 £236.00/ £250, NSDs: 13/9!
GC Nov '13 £5.72/ £250, NSDs: /100 -
Florenceem wrote: »My children had part time jobs while at uni - except the one who did medicine.
Yeah she is finding it hard to have a p/t job because they are expected to organise and attend charity events throughout the year. She gets the odd pub gig with her band though so that helps. She nearly died of shock when I told her I was taking part in this challenge, frugality is not going to come easy to me, I've just never really thought that much about what I do and don't spend on food etc...
Still, it's never too late to turn over a new leaf Living in a Caravan Since 09/08/2013 :T
Totally Debt Free :j
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Spent £78.47 on food and have another £70 tomorrow. I need to cook more from scratch. As of today (October 4th) £521.53 left.0
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RomanyLass wrote: »Thing is, I am a Diabetic so, usually, the urges have to be ignored
I am holding off the hair colouring just yet, turned 40 and the greys are appearing. I am Married to a hairdresser though so, no need to worry about the cost.
Thanks for the tip about the casserole, I will look for that x
I would find that very hard. I have a habit of picking if it is in the cupboard. Hope yiu enjoy the casserole. Costs pennies and makes loads.GC Jan £101.91/£150 Feb £70.96/150 Mar £100.43/150 Apr £108.45 app/150 May £149.70/150 Jun £155.15/150 July £89.90/£150 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month. One person vegan household with occasional visitors)Forever learning the art of frugality0
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