September 2015 Grocery Challenge

CountingPennies

Sunnyday wrote: »

Hi peeps, could someone please click the link in the recipe list for Chinese chicken and let me know if its working or not, I've just been looking for something different for tea later this week and I'm not sure if its my net connection or if some of the links aren't working properly.
Thanks ��
SD

Which post number is the link on? Because I can't actually see it for looking! :rotfl:

CP xx

Scrap that.... Found it! Says "This webpage not available".... Sorry!

CP xx

Sunnyday

Hi cp its in the recipe list at the beginning of the grocery challenge,
Thanks 😁

http://http//forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=41873664#post41873664

Not sure if it will post it as a link here or if you will need to cut and paste it into a new tab address bar.
SD

CountingPennies

Sunnyday wrote: »

Hi cp its in the recipe list at the beginning of the grocery challenge,
Thanks 😁

http://http//forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=41873664#post41873664

Not sure if it will post it as a link here or if you will need to cut and paste it into a new tab address bar.
SD

I managed to find it in the list but you must have posted before you read my edited post! Lol. It came up webpage not available. Sorry!

CP xx

Sunnyday

Lol thanks for that.
Im sure that one is the recipe I used to make ages ago, it was simple and very tasty.
My tablet is driving me mad ATM so I wasn't sure if it was my end with the problem or not x
SD

CountingPennies

Sunnyday wrote: »

Lol thanks for that.
Im sure that one is the recipe I used to make ages ago, it was simple and very tasty.
My tablet is driving me mad ATM so I wasn't sure if it was my end with the problem or not x
SD

No problem! Sorry I could have been more help.... I'm sure someone will be along soon with an answer tho

CP xx

wannalot

Hello all

Well, I have managed to bust my budget this month! I had £20 to last me until next Saturday, but spent £30 in Tosco.

I'm a bit annoyed, but trying not to be. My shop today included stuff that I'm not sure I should really be including in my budget - a scented candle, matches, bin bags. This stuff added £4 to my spend, so in terms of pure grocery spend, I am only £6 pound over. I think I might take a different approach next month and set aside £15 for cleaning/household stuff, separate from my £150 grocery spend. Or I might just put my grocery budget up to £160 to include all cleaning stuff, toilet roll and washing powder. Does anyone have any preferences regarding this?

I got a few bargains today, although I bought turkey mince, which I have never had before, and have no idea how to cook! I've put it in the freezer, to give me time to find a way of turning it into something decent!

My bargain of the day was some fresh sardines down in price to an astonishing 18p! There were really enough two meals, but I don't think they freeze well, so I just greedily ate them all for dinner with some couscous salad. Thye were absolutely delicious - I'll be looking for them again.

i'm hoping not to spend anything else is week, but I really want to stay in budget next month! Even when I go over, I think this Grocery Challenge is really helpful. By focussing on what I'm spending, and trying to plan meals, I am eating much better, and I have almost completely stopped impulsively buying random junk food!

t14cy_t

nsd yesterday, yippee!!

jayII

I've spent £289 so far this month, so I have £61/£350 remaining.

I'm happy with that because we have enough food in for the next week or two, apart from 'ready meal treat night' food and any fresh stuff that we'll need to buy.

Ladyluck1

NSD today, had to pay an unexpected bill so hoping we've got enough to last the week.
Ive got £3 in my purse for emergency milk and bread
My meal plan is something like;
Monday:
Lunch; leftover squash soup
Dinner; slow cooker chicken with roast potatoes, carrots and peas
Tuesday;
Lunch; chicken sandwiches
Dinner; leftover chicken and cauliflower rice stir fry
Wed
Lunch; leek and potato soup (stock made with the chicken carcass)
Dinner; chicken and pea risotto also using the carcass stock
Thursday;
Lunch; ?
Dinner; slow cooker chilli
Friday;
Lunch; leftover chilli
Dinner; jacket potatoes, spaghetti (tin) and cheese

CountingPennies

wannalot wrote: »

Or I might just put my grocery budget up to £160 to include all cleaning stuff, toilet roll and washing powder. Does anyone have any preferences regarding this?

I think it is just down to personal choice. I include all of mine in the budget, but I know others have a toiletries budget ect. Im even including birthday cake, treats ect. Its just about finding balance and whatever works for you!

CP xx