September 2020 Grocery Challenge

joedenise

Thanks for the new thread @elsiepac.  I won't be taking part this month as I am on holiday for the whole month but please leave me on the list as I will be back again for October!

JingsMyBucket

Thanks for the new thread @elsiepac. I’m going to try for $300 again for September. It’s my birthday month with a milestone birthday but let’s see what it looks like. I’m thinking maybe a small socially distanced picnic may be in order, not a big party.

PipneyJane

Thanks for the new month's Grocery Challenge, @elsiepac.

Please put me down for £140.

That's for two adults and our month runs from 1st September to 30th.

- Pip

thriftwizard

Thank you, elsiepac! I'm going to sigh and ask you to put me down for £500, please; it's a 5 weekend month for us, from 28/08 to 30/09, and I've been failing miserably to stick to my budget for several months now. Admittedly there have been a lot of unanticipated expenses, plus many things have undoubtedly gone up in price, but I'm sure I should be able to Do Better & will hope to put it back down next month! 

I'm feeding 4 adults (2 omnivores, 2 pescatarians) during the week, and 6-8 at weekends, safely socially-distanced outside, under my gazebo if necessary. Plus 3 cats, 2 cockatiels and currently 15 chickens, but 6 of those are only 4 days old at the moment. They're not eating much yet, but - they will, and soon, as they grow like weeds! Mid-month we have DS2's wedding; DS1 & his partner & dog will be staying with us, as will DS3, sleeping in my van if necessary to keep it legal & safe. After the wedding, the two DDs & I & possibly DS3 are aiming to slip away for a few days camping further west; any food we don't take with us will come out of the "Entertainments" budget, but as I've earned the grand total of £74.90 so far this year, that won't be much!

boultdj

Thank you for running the thread elsiepac , can I be put down for £300 that's for 2 humans and an elderly fussy furry, and includes all cleaning stuff as well as food.

K9sandFelines

In again this month for £400 starting tomorrow, but hoping to spend less.

Doom_and_Gloom

Thank you elsiepac for doing this thread. As I've said before it helps keep us accountable. 

We are still going through the freezer and cupboard food though we are needing to get some frozen vegetables as run out or running out. With that in mind the budget will go up for September compared to August slightly.

Our September budget is £180.
The month goes 1st to the 30th.
This is for two adults, my OH and I, and a chinchilla. Includes all food and drink (except alcohol), cleaning products, toiletries etc and all chinchilla items (food, hay, sand, treats etc).

£0/£180.

£180 left.

MazzieD

Thanks for running the thread @elsiepac could you put me down for £90 again please?
This is for the calendar month 1-30 September.  Having failed in spectacular fashion in August I'm going to have another go and see if I can do it.

This is for me and increasingly picky cat.  Includes all toiletries, cleaning materials, bulk buys, cat food and litter.   

elsiepac

Budgets updated to here

@joedenise have a lovely holiday and we'll see you in October! (Wait, WHAT?! lol)
@JingsMyBucket a picnic sounds like a really lovely way to celebrate!
@thriftwizard it feels like the wedding has come around really fast! How is the cake making going?
@Doom_and_Gloom did you used to have 2 chins? I had 2 rescues but the older one, the mum died earlier this year at a rough age of about 20.  Her daughter is still going and is about 17.
@boultdj, @K9sandFelines and @MazzieD welcome back for another month!

Competsoph

Hi everyone and @elsiepac
What a wonderful thread I have just come across. I would love to join, this being my first challenge since joining the forum!
I live part time alone and part time with Mr Compet who eats enough for 4! At present I can't quote put my finger on a total for food shops although we don't spend a huge amount and I always try to get bargains on meat as we eat a lot of protein to aid our weight training!

I am going to give myself a target of £200 for September and see how we go! Being accountable on here will also help me to ensure I keep track of what I spend! 
Looking forward to keeping up with everyone!

Speak soon