April 2016 Grocery Challenge

MrsMck

Hi,

I have meal planned for most days up until 6th May. We go away for two weeks on 7th May, and so i'm just eating from freezer and cupboard, and buying fresh stuff as and when I need it. Not to mention will be using the 'spare' cash for the holiday. (Cannot wait!) :j
I've also just made up my own budget spreadsheet for the year. It is scary how much things total up for the year., :eek: so will most definitely be cutting back on the food bill!

Scrimps

Persephone_Mulberry wrote: »

Feeling a bit disheartened today. Our money is lower than I thought it would he, although we have been doing well.

I think it's also been a difficult month as it's our first one sticking to a budget, and we've also started at the beginning of the month and are trying to get to the 10th ...

The first month is always the hardest, as is eeking it out into a long month :eek:

Is it possible to do a meal plan framework up to the 10th? It may help you feel a bit more in control again.

Pandora_2

Hmm, not a great day challenge wise for me today

It was a NSD but I also ended up throwing away food that had gone off quicker than I expected it would, probably because it's been fairly warm. I've had to redo my meal plan for the week but luckily I won't need to buy anything extra so at least that's something

Not much else to report so I'm off to bed for an early night. Sweet dreams everyone

lynnejk

Evening all


Sending thrifty thoughts to all those struggling a bit and keep going - it does get easier after a while


Delivery today from Mr T - GC amount = £19.96


Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday
Lx

milasavesmoney

$15 on Bountiful Baskets which is 50% veg and 50% fruit. It will last us three weeks so breaks down to $5/wk. Its a great savings and is all locally grown.:beer:

$415.18/$450 :eek:

milasavesmoney

Persephone_Mulberry wrote: »

Feeling a bit disheartened today. Our money is lower than I thought it would he, although we have been doing well.

I think it's also been a difficult month as it's our first one sticking to a budget, and we've also started at the beginning of the month and are trying to get to the 10th ...

Cheering you on to the 10th!! :T:T:T

t14cy_t

£8 spends on lots of YS bargains, plenty of veg and fruit for us and all the animals.xx

flipper_72

flipper_72 wrote: »

total spend to date £121.14/250
Not been to the butchers yet and still 2 big shops so it is going to be tight. On the plus side it includes wine this year which I don't normally count in groceries but our entertainment budget has also been reduced.

Previous months J 200/200, F 199.55/200, M 255.71/250
Total 655.26/650

NSD every day since Thursday for me but DH spent money at the weekend so I need to reign him in...
Managed to plan the rest of the month with out a need to visit the butchers AND managed to defrost the chest freezer last night - :j :rotfl: can't believe what I get excited about! I will defrost the 2 fridge freezers tomorrow and then I will fill with water bottles until I have food to fill the space. Would polystyrene work in the freezer to save on electricity do you think?

pamsdish

30 mins to kill today after my swim, anotherv appointment, popped into lidl, £3-83, 2 y.s.diced beef, swede and some salad top ups

Islandmaid

Went back to Aldo to buy shower gel, ended up spending another £27 on 2 X shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, bleach, toothpaste, cat biscuits, as well as food bits like eggs and stock cubes and somehow a bottle on wine 'fell' into my basket....

Next time I,ll wash with WUL.....:mad: