April 2021 Grocery Challenge

Karb

Looks like I'm going to come in (just) under budget for March.
Things to consider for April - it's a five week month for me, as my big shop is done on a Friday, but of course there is one less day in the month compared to March, and I'm not expecting DS1 home on leave at all this month. 
I don't have to worry about Easter Egg spend this month, as I've already bought them all
As things start to open up more, I need to think about having separate budgets for petrol, eating/drinking out and suchlike, but I'll leave it as it is for now.

Anyway, Could I go for £440 this month please @elsiepac. That's all groceries, toiletries, cleaning products, takeaways, eating out, petrol and clothes. Basically, everything that isn't a direct debit. 

Finstickle

Please put me down for £550 for April.

It's a busy month here. OH continuing his health & fitness journey so lots of protein (never seems to just be lentils though!!!), will definitely need a musclefood order early doors.  Step kids here for a week for Easter hols plus my mum is moving to be close to us, but her new property isn't ready so will probably be sharing meals for a couple of weeks.  I'm sure she'll contribute so I will take that into account in working out my budget. 

I'm going to try and use some store cupboard basics for my lunches etc. But growing teenagers seem to like to snack!!! 

Wish me luck

Finstickle

SJAllicat said:

There’s a few things left in cupboard I need to include in my meal planning as I keep ignoring them ( quinoa anyone?) 

I love quinoa! Treat it a bit like lentils and chuck it in things to bulk them out. Also, cook a load off and add to salads etc or use in place of couscous or rice.  I would often do 50/50 so you're still getting the base rice flavour /feeling. 
Also, if you cook it in stock rather than water it tastes better. 
Sooo many uses! 
My OH hates it so I rarely get to use it but used to loads.

joedenise

Just finished my March shopping and have just squeaked in under budget by £16.72 which I'll move to my bulk fund as I've overspent there!

We're away in our Motorhome for a week during April so there will probably be extra spends but still going to try and stick to my usual £250 budget.  I will of course be taking some ready made meals with me in the icebox but can only get about 3-4 bags in it so will definitely need to do some shopping while we're away.

First shop will be on Thursday.

SJAllicat

Well that was our big shop done for a couple of weeks ( just top ups will be needed). 

Bought plenty of meat and replenished cupboards and freezer as I’d run them right down. 

A few YS items including veg and some meat. 

We spent £76.99 at Morri’ons ( that’s with our NHS discount).

Total for this month  £101.28/£250.00

Thats scary since we’ve not even started April yet

Hettyhound

Hello All, I just made March’s budget with 45p to spare.  I’m going to stick with the £200 for the month as I will need pet food again.  I’ve been baking bread twice a week which has saved me some money and means there’s always something for the ever hungry boy to eat.  Need to do first shop of the month tomorrow and get stocked up on a few bits for the month ahead.

Tightpants24

I already feel this month isn't going to match up to the last in terms of savings.  First A1di shop £83.24 😥 
But...this does include £18 leg of lamb for Easter Sunday plus a decent bottle of wine.  My frugal purchase was the cheap vegetables that they currently have on offer.

t14cy_t

budget for this month is £150 again for the 2 of us. community larder will help. budget doesnt include animals stuff or alcohol. we dont have takeaways or eat out. good luck everyone. xx

mumsiemum

I'm in again this month - it really helps keep me focused!
Budget is £300 as it is a 5 week month for us (27/3/21-26/4/21)

flossyblog

Hello everyone 
2 adults Budget = €250 per month  -   Annual €3000. 
April inventory of freezer and store cupboard contents

Freezer

7 chilli con carne 

8 steaks 

1 bolognaise

2 chicken fillets

2 butter 

1 petit pois*

1 haricot verts* 

3 tubs roasted onion 

6 bread rolls

4 teacakes

6 portions chillies

8 portions ginger

1 portion tomato puree

store cupboard

2 pkts tea bags

3 soup in a sac

2 tins baked beans 

1 tin hotdogs

1 tin kidney beans

3 tins black beans

4 tins melange de haricots

2 tins haricots geants

2 tins chickpeas

1 jar tomato sauce
1 jar garlic
1 jar ginger

4 pkts spaghetti

1  wok oil 500ml

2 thai fish sauce 200ml

4 jars thai green curry paste

9 pkts basmasti rice

19 pkts coffee capsules

5 pkts all bran cereal

red lentils

1  olive oil

1 Ltr sunflower oil

rice wine vinegar

soy sauce

wasabi

tamarind paste

limes leaves

3 sachets coconut powder

50g pinhead oatmeal

rice flour

2 pkts fried onions

shushi rice

4 nori sheets

Hendricks gin & tonic gift Box (2016) unopened

Herbs & spices

salt 

peppercorns

cayenne pepper
kashmiri chilli powder

cumin seed

cumin powder

turmeric powder

coriander seed

coriander powder

chilli flakes

ancho chillie flakes

chipotle chilli powder

fennel seeds

garam masala

cinnamon sticks

cloves

carom seeds

black cardamom

green cardamom

bay leaves

mustard powder

Cleaning supplies

8 ariel liquid 

3 dettol bath cleaner

4 glorix bleach

1 viakal 

38 toilet rolls

3 boxes tissues

5ltr cleaning vinegar

2 dreft washing up liquid

dishwasher powder*

dishwasher rinse aid

dishwasher salts

6 scourers

liquid hand soap

20 bin liners

Toiletries

5 toothpaste

5 shower mousse

1 shower gel

2 body mouse lotion

2 nivea creme

1 shampoo

1 conditioner

4 bottles lavender essential oil

1 rexona deodrant

ear buds
Fresh produce
2 pkts Ravoili
brie 
2 pkts sliced cheese
snack tomatoes
salad
5 apples