July 2007 Grocery Challenge

rosieben

Hapless wrote: »

..... oh and £100 less on food in total as we couldn't get second meat pack due to DWP owing us £489 income support back money. :-(

what a pain, hope they get it sorted for you soon!

not spending anything this week, though I still have a few £s left. I will put it by for next month, gd is visiting me soon and that might be a bit more expensive than usual!

lil_me

Ooops went into a shop didn't I, but did get bargains aswell as the milk, bread etc I went in for, nothing I bought wasn't at least half price or on bogof. Pet food for next month bought while I was there as was very little stock of what I get and she said no delivery until 14th August, so thought best get it, that will go on next months budget however. Still under budget however will add it to total when I find receipt, I paid cash but also bought stock for the shop that was on offer at the same time so I need to seperate those, I know there is at least one note and change in there (grocery purse) so happy. Roll on Sunday when the budget ends new challenge begins.

applemella

Thanks luxor4t will make more of a note where my money is going!

Bobbykins

Well, I thought I might need a bit more fruit and some bread........ended up spending £18!
BUT, I can honestly say I didn't waste a penny.;) Just had a change of heart about what to buy when. ie, I was desperate for the fruit/bread, but needed some extra bits for the weekend which, technically, will come under August. Decided I might as well get them whilst I was in the shop anyway....AND, because I am under budget, I have decided to be a good girl and include the spend in this month, even though the stuff is for next month!!
So, I have managed to meet my first grocery challenge. WOOHOO :dance: :dance: :dance:

I think I am going to set August's challenge at the same £200 - we are going away in the caravan for a week with DD, SIL and grandson so that's 2 and a bit extra mouths to feed plus I always end up spending a little bit more when we are away in the caravan.....part of the holiday is the particular foods we eat whilst away and the little extra treats we allow ourselves! (like 3 gallons of Wine!):cool:
PLUS, I started this month with a freezer already stacked full - can't say the same for August!!

Shortie

Oops... I'm going a bit awry this month..... already spent more than last month (though still under budget) and have just spent another £17.65 today on crisps, £10 beef for steaks (4 dinners worth), some catfood (need more though) and washing powder (didn't need it but I had extra points coupon)

Still need some meat though undecided what we'll be getting. Have plenty of mince and steak now, lamb for roasts and chicken quarters for 2 meals. Other bits and pieces too but I doubt enough...

Ho hum... off to update sig now

irishwexford

Well managed my budget for first month. Set it at £160 instead of the £200 plus I used to spend and just about managed up to this weekend when my new month will start. I used to waste a lot of food but only thing wasted this month was a pineapple.:p All the meals I cooked for freezer have gone and so has all the meat, just the turkey in there now plus some fish and veggies. Still have a few tins in cupboard plus pasta, pesto etc. I am so pleased with myself. Have made my meal plan for month but as I still have washing powder etc I may be able to save a bit more. This weekend I will try to make a start on my personal spending budget but that is for another board. Thanks everyone for your support and ideas.:j

teedy23

Well done IRISHWEXFORD

kj*daisy

I'm £13 over. It feels like this month has been going on for ages. I've included my on line Asda shop which is being delivered Sat but then going to start a new month.

shell2001

Well just tallied up and I have £32.15 left till end of month. I do have a few items I need to buy but should come in on budget (no not should I WILL!!!). Its mainly baking things as got family coming over on sunday but got everything in I need for that.

Am looking at next months and think I am gonna try for £300. I have kept all receipts for this month so will look through there to see where I can cut back (mainly junk plus paying inflated prices at somerfield). I think I will do a 10 day shop from tescos too. Have started working on shopping meal/meal plan already. Am determined to cut that £50 off.

The_shuffs

Would love to join the challange I spent around £250 a month on 3 adults and 2 teenagers and my step kids once a week nobody in my family is interested all think im SAD and should get a life so i need all the support i can get