January 2017 Grocery Challenge. NEW BEGINNINGS!

littleskintdragon

Wel im still at £0 spends for food. We just had leftover beef curry from yesterday, and the kids (including niece and nephew) had food from the freezer.
My freezer doesnt have any more 'kids' food now so ill have to stock up a little on that.

Coxy11

Hello to you all - remember me?

I'm the thread rep who lists everyone's budgets on post #3 but unfortunately I haven't been able to post since the October challenge. My nephew took his own life six weeks ago and it has been very difficult to have any time for 'normal' activities during that time. We say goodbye to him tomorrow so things are settling down and I just wanted to make a new start to my duties on here by coming on and letting you know why I haven't been around.

Once DS2 has finished with the laptop I will get on and make a note of all your budgets. It's encouraging to see lots of newbies and returners to the thread - welcome to you all. Wishing you all luck with the challenge,

Coxy

suzeesu2000

Coxy11 wrote: »

Hello to you all - remember me?

I'm the thread rep who lists everyone's budgets on post #3 but unfortunately I haven't been able to post since the October challenge. My nephew took his own life six weeks ago and it has been very difficult to have any time for 'normal' activities during that time. We say goodbye to him tomorrow so things are settling down and I just wanted to make a new start to my duties on here by coming on and letting you know why I haven't been around.

Once DS2 has finished with the laptop I will get on and make a note of all your budgets. It's encouraging to see lots of newbies and returners to the thread - welcome to you all. Wishing you all luck with the challenge,

Coxy

Sincerest condolences for your loss.

Nicki_Sue

Coxy11 - I'm so sorry, such a difficult time for you all.
Much love x

K1RST1E_2

I'd like to join please. At the moment, for our family of 4, we spend in excess of £500 a month on our grocery bill which I think is insane given that my eldest started school in September and has her main meal there. We do still have one in nappies but we buy a lot of unnecessary things.

I'd like to start with a budget of £300 for January.

WantToBeSE

Coxy11 wrote: »

Hello to you all - remember me?

I'm the thread rep who lists everyone's budgets on post #3 but unfortunately I haven't been able to post since the October challenge. My nephew took his own life six weeks ago and it has been very difficult to have any time for 'normal' activities during that time. We say goodbye to him tomorrow so things are settling down and I just wanted to make a new start to my duties on here by coming on and letting you know why I haven't been around.

Once DS2 has finished with the laptop I will get on and make a note of all your budgets. It's encouraging to see lots of newbies and returners to the thread - welcome to you all. Wishing you all luck with the challenge,

Coxy

Coxy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and the rest of your Nephews family.x.

WantToBeSE

NewShadow wrote: »

Hi SE.

I think it means plan 5 days of meals but don't plan which day you have the meal on - so plan to have the ingredients in for something 'meaty' and something 'vegi' but don't say meat monday, vegi tuesday.

I do this with quick vs cook meals - I might plan a roast and a soup'n'sarnie night - which day is which will depend on how late it is when I get out of work and if I managed a lunch break.

iammumtoone wrote: »

so you always have 5 days meals to pick from.

I do mine 5 days then to zero and start afresh but you could start with say 10 days worth, once you get down to 5 days then add another day/meal or more to the list. Make it so you always have 5 days/meals minimum to choose from, that way in theory you should always have something available that your son with eat.

At the same time as NewShadow says being flexible with the days.

If you freeze most ready to defrost overnight or even microwave defrost on the day (if your son doesn't decide until the same day) it should work.

Thanks so much guys, I'll give that a try

meg72

Coxy11 wrote: »

Hello to you all - remember me?

I'm the thread rep who lists everyone's budgets on post #3 but unfortunately I haven't been able to post since the October challenge. My nephew took his own life six weeks ago and it has been very difficult to have any time for 'normal' activities during that time. We say goodbye to him tomorrow so things are settling down and I just wanted to make a new start to my duties on here by coming on and letting you know why I haven't been around.

Once DS2 has finished with the laptop I will get on and make a note of all your budgets. It's encouraging to see lots of newbies and returners to the thread - welcome to you all. Wishing you all luck with the challenge,

Coxy

Hugs Coxy, I know from my own experience that no words, however sincerely meant bring any comfort or ease the devastation that such a loss brings, so Hugs Hugs Hugs.

iammumtoone

Coxy11 so sorry to hear of your loss, take your time and when you are ready everyone will still be here.

miss_try_to_save

please id like to start the challenge from today till 10th feb my budget £500 for the month ive let things slide a lot and my freezers are mainly full of rubbish what was i thinking anyway fresh start to a new year today i spent £30 so my total left is now £470 i will have a look at the meal ideas ans do a meal plan for 3/4/5 people and a 1 year old toddler psrt of my problem is the amount i have to cook for variesand iys got to be healthy for the little one