December 2014 Grocery Challenge

Bobarella

I spent £2.47 today to buy a bargain 2k bag of potatoes in Tesco for 49p! Tomatoes, cucumber & mayo. We're having jackets with tuna mayo tonight plus that gives me lots of potatoes for the rest of the week. That's not YS just the price at the moment. Grab it if you can.
7 days to go now so we will definately make it to end of the challenge. I'm shocked at how little I've spent this month. I'm in the same boat as you WantToBeSE our fruit bowl is empty and fridge looks bare but I tend to buy what we need each day or every 2 days so we no longer have lots around at any one time. I get fed up with the snack harassment but I know my family have enough to eat we just don't have cupboard full of junk food. So that not a bad thing I suppose.

bmma

spends over the last two days ££5.80
total spends £69.80/£100.00p
3 NSD'S x

scotmumof3

Bobarella wrote: »

I spent £2.47 today to buy a bargain 2k bag of potatoes in Tesco for 49p!

I bought 2 bags of these and also a large cauliflower for 49p as well.
It was such a good price I couldn't resist. The cauli will be going into a HM veggie curry tomorrow for DD and I
Total spend at Tesc* today was £5.94.
Hope everyone had a great Tuesday

scotmumof3

WantToBeSE wrote: »

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Does anyone else have a more emotional connection to food/shopping/having full cupboards? Or am I the only weirdo?

I am the same as you I get a little panicky if my cupboards start to look empty. It's totally irrational I know but I can't seem to stop buying . I feel like I need to have full cupboards or I am failing somehow. In the new year I am really going to be very careful what I buy and use up what I have in my pantry. I am so bad I even have tinned and dry food up the loft "just in case"

Smoosh

£3.96 on 8 litres of Pepsi max.

£2.88 on 6 worth of cat food.

£13.58 on 10 litres of Pepsi max, 9 toilet rolls, some anti-bacterial wipes, a pack of vegetarian "bacon", a pack of vegetarian "beef", a pack of lardons, a bag of cheddar & 2kg potatoes (YS).

Bobarella

scotmumof3 wrote: »

I bought 2 bags of these and also a large cauliflower for 49p as well.
It was such a good price I couldn't resist. The cauli will be going into a HM veggie curry tomorrow for DD and I
Total spend at Tesc* today was £5.94.
Hope everyone had a great Tuesday

That's great. I didn't spot the caulis.

scotmumof3

Bobarella wrote: »

That's great. I didn't spot the caulis.

They are a fair size. Great value. Think I might go for another tomorrow DD and I love them. I also got a bag of brussell sprouts for 49p too. Think they are trying to compete with Ald* I'm not complaining though:D

lynnejk

carbootcrazy wrote: »

I'll have a good think about what amount to aim for before I declare anything but in the meantime please would someone clarify what exactly is covered in the challenge?
There's just me and OH. Do we include laundry detergents, cleaning materials, toilet rolls etc in our totals or is it just food and drink (us and cat) please?

You can include what you feel you want. I think most people include all their household spends for food, cleaning, laundry etc and pets (if they have).


There is just me and DH and that's what we do. Personal spends, alcohol and entertainment are in different budgets for us. hth


Did a bit of shopping today -
Morrys = £26.92
Mr T = £14.95
A*di = £11.61
So total of £55.48 but half of that was a whole leg of lamb (I'll cook a roast and then portion and freeze the rest) and a side of salmon (I'll portion and freeze).


Also plenty of cheese, fruit, veggies, salad and milk so should last until weekend I hope


Have a great Wednesday
Lx


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Happygreen

NSD Nr. 9 - I completed my first 3 in a row challenge yesterday.

Today something is due on ebay and I don't want to lie, I hope I get it as it's a treat for myself - not for anyone else, lol.

I have a good lot in the freezer and cupboards but will need to get a good haul of veg during the weekend. Quite pleased with my spend this month so far.

quidsy

Looking at the budget for next year I think my shopping & personal spends will be a max of £411 per 4 weeks. That's food for 2 adults, a child & a cat & will include my personal money (I don't smoke or drink & usually make my own lunches but do wear make up that costs approx. £150 a year, so will need to account for that)

SO.. that works out at £95 per week. I want to keep £20 pw to go towards OH Asian food shop which we usually do every 2 months & spend approx. £130. on rice & cooking sauces. £5pw for Costco bulk buy of loo roll, kitchen roll & surface cleaners. and £20 for myself to cover ds mcdonalds on Saturday, my make up & any other expenses I have. That leaves £50pw for food. Perfectly doable, as I have discovered this month by trial running it & with a few minor adjustments have gone from £80 to just under £50 spent each week.