June 2014 Grocery Challenge

K9sandFelines

Spent £5.12 in M*rrisons today and £3.06 in the C*-*p on more YS bread. I've got that much now, i cant even fit it in the two freezers; so I need to have a sort out in the morning before work, or if not morning, then Saturday.

PennyGrabber

nannygladys wrote: »

£0/£10.00
7/7 and this week (Friday - Friday) yippee!!!

Well done, nannygladys! I've been watching with baited breath, to see if you would make it!!

I've had a fairly unsuccessful June in terms of adding up and posting. I know I'm doing ok, but because I've neglected to add to my signature, I'm not sure of the exact amount. I have, however, made sure I haven't been shopping unless it's my day, so if we've run out of something, it's tough until the next weekend.

Probably on £70ish.

Night all
PG x

Solstice_3

Well done nannygladys that's fab and very inspiring! ^_^

Another spend today, this time £11.45, picked up some YS chicken and prawns to make Jambalaya this weekend. Happy Chicken eggs were on offer 50% extra free, I needed eggs so grabbed those and also got milk for next 3/4 days.

Well off to bed now, night all!

lynnejk

craigywv wrote: »

a lot of value products have been done away with or are on very low order so they only get say 1 small delivery a week...............this is so we the public will buy the dearer brand - just saying this so if theres something you like in value range maybe stock up as it might go for good hth xxx

Thanks a million for the heads-up. You do start to feel that it's all a scam and us - the shoppers - are at the sharp end of all the SMs trying to get us in a head-lock :eek:


I'm so glad that I am fit, able and can make the time to shop around a bit - though not always easy with work. I don't know how we would manage otherwise.


Had another NSD today but think I'll have to shop tomorrow


Hope you all have a fantastic Friday
Lx

meg72

craigywv wrote: »

Nsd today and welcome back scotsaver,well ran into mr t there now to leave a pair of shoes back that were unsuitable and thought while im here i will get value teabags...none, value showergel....none, value washing powder..........none ,now i would have thought they have ran out but not at 9 am so i asked a worker who informed me that a lot of value products have been done away with or are on very low order so they only get say 1 small delivery a week...............this is so we the public will buy the dearer brand,not to be beaten i got my mum in another town who was out shopping anyway to clear the shelves of all the above items, she not too happy lol curses having a mobile phone as she can be contacted at all times now i owe my mum near 40 quid but i would prefer hving a years supply of cheaper goods than paying the higher price for same but in different packaging,came out of 2nd purse.just saying this so if theres something you like in value range maybe stock up as it might go for good hth xxx

Have noticed this in Asda too, no smart price.

craigywv

meg72 wrote: »

have noticed this in asda too, no smart price.

i went into asda a few weeks ago and noticed that they hadnt got a lot of stuff too but thought it was because of the time ,it was 8.30 pm, seems they all at it. Nsd today not leaving house goodluck all with your challenge xxx

bmma

8 nsd's to date x

Pixie_Fairydust

meg72 wrote: »

If you do an on-line shop and select V@lue/Sm@artprice/B@sics products. If they aren't available when they pick your order they usually replace with a 'similar' product but only charge you the original price!

I know this doesn't always happen and it depends on who is picking and packing your shopping, but I've had a$da sm@rtprice crisps replaced with W@lkers before!

It might be worth doing an on-line shop to try and stock up on items. Te$co offer £1 delivery slots too!

HTH.

Pix

LilMissEmmylou

Gees, even when I am trying I still seem to be failing! I spent £130.53 between the tesco shop and farm shop this week. The only "naughty" foods were a pack of 8 ice lollys for £1 and discounted Sensations Popcorn for the OH which was 30p.

I split the shop between the 2 stores to get the cheapest items I could in the farm shop before hitting the supermarket. I stocked up on fruit, veg, meat and fish for OH and DD, quorn for me, bread, some yoghurts and cheese for lunches and only 7 pre packed can items (beans soup and a tub of gravy powder). Oh and a 9 pack of loo roll.

Genuinely praying this shop lasts us a good 9/10 days as otherwise I have no idea where I have gone wrong. I have had 2 no spend days by sticking to our meal plans although need to buy the dog some denta sticks today or she won't be my friend in the morning doh

meg72

Pixie_Fairydust wrote: »

If you do an on-line shop and select V@lue/Sm@artprice/B@sics products. If they aren't available when they pick your order they usually replace with a 'similar' product but only charge you the original price!

I know this doesn't always happen and it depends on who is picking and packing your shopping, but I've had a$da sm@rtprice crisps replaced with W@lkers before!

It might be worth doing an on-line shop to try and stock up on items. Te$co offer £1 delivery slots too!

HTH.

Pix

What a good idea, lets all do it and teach them a lesson, lol,
it really would serve them right.