July 2007 Grocery Challenge

rosieben

Teedy, so sorry to hear that you're having a bad week! you've inspired me to cut my waste considerably, although I dont think I achieved zero yet. Look forward now, today is a new day, and a new start! you'll be fine! :cool:

MikeD you're not a star at all! you're a superstar!!!

Bobbykins

thanks rosieben and lil-me for your suggestions......I normally just pay on my debit card, so it's easy to get to the till having overstuffed the trolley! I think it's a great idea to just take a limited amount of money with me. Think I'll draw out cash next month and leave the card at home....that way, like you say, I'll be less tempted to stick the "bargains" in the trolley unless I really do need them.

Teedy - you've made me go all warm (oops, not so sure that was a good thing.....just off to get the mop!:embarasse )

teedy23

aww! thank you troops. As arkwright sang "If I ccan hhelp some ber body as I ggo along, then mmy living has not been in ver vain"

Bobykins , lets keep that little episode to ourselves. lol

lil_me

Teedy, hope things settle down soon, sorry to hear you've been having a very bad week, I am sure however you'll be back on track in no time.

Bobbykins that is what I do, works pretty well for me, can't go overbudget if I only have my grocery purse with me which has my budget in at the start of the month. Whatevers left goes into my PMS tin. I do have the card in the car incase of emergencies but the embarrassment of having to leave a till somewhere and go to get it puts me off.

Right, did another little shop, it was a panic shop and I freely admit it as the kids break up today, just sandwich stuff mainly and some extra chicken tikka which was on offer (1/3 of the price) 6 boxes I think I got, which saves me making it for DPs sandwiches, all can be frozen too so won't get wasted. Best add that spending to my total. Think it was £17 ish for mine but will have to check the receipt as bought things for other people at the same time.

Going to do a full freezer list this evening (yes both of them what a task that will be) then fridge and pantry tomorrow, other 7 cupboards the day after yes my hording is that bad!!! Determined to sort it however so will be meal plans and sticking to them!!!

mikeD

rosieben wrote: »

Teedy, so sorry to hear that you're having a bad week! you've inspired me to cut my waste considerably, although I dont think I achieved zero yet. Look forward now, today is a new day, and a new start! you'll be fine! :cool:

MikeD you're not a star at all! you're a superstar!!!

Thanks Rosie, you're a megastar :kisses3:.

Have just updated my signature, now have £54 to last to end of month. Next delivery from Mr T is on Wednesday so need to order less than £120's worth of groceries. Should do that easily (famous last words :rotfl:) as usual order is around £70-£80 for a 14 day shop.

I still want my posts back though .

dawnylou

Oh I failed.
Will try again next month.

We just can't aford to be spending as much what with us saving for our wedding and also trying to pay extra off our mortgage.

teedy23

dawnylou, you didnt fail , you just didnt do as well as you hoped. A new month coming and all to play for, you,ve a lot going on, and although it,s all happy things it,s still stressful. Cut yourself a bit of slack, the world wont end for the sake of £30, next month you,ll do even better, you,ll see. Good luck

lka200

Hi everyone. Ive been on holiday so havn't had time to read all the posts so hope you are all on track. Ive just updated my sig and as long as i dont spend more than £17.95 for the rest of the month i will have managed to stay on budget for the month. I should be able to do it as ive just got back from doing the weekly shop. Treated us to some fresh raspberries and also got ingredients for a HM pizza base in the BM...Its in there now...its my first attempt so fingers crossed LOL. Good luck with the rest of the month everyone
lka x

kj*daisy

Not doing too badly - but have cancelled my fruit box for Tuesday so I don't go over budget. Will get it next week instead which will be in Aug budget.
It's the supermarket shopping that still costs more than I think it should.

Linda32

Hello all,

Previous total £205.85 - finish 27th July - Budget £265.00

Co-op £1.09
Co-op £0.79p - only got what I needed :T
Tesco £27.11 - we're having lamb chops today for tea and we never ever normally have a "sunday dinner" so these an extra £5.99 in here
Tesco £7.29

£242.13 - finish 27th July Budget £265.00 + £5.99 if needed or is that cheating?????