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October 2021 Grocery Challenge

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  • MandM90
    MandM90 Posts: 2,246 Forumite
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    leftatthetrafficlights wow what does that include, and for how many?!
  • joedenise
    joedenise Posts: 17,643 Forumite
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    Wow!  Just wow!  @leftatthetrafficlights!  That's amazing.   I would think you could probably include alcohol in that budget - that's only just over half spent.  Wish I could get my spend that low but know I can't as DH insists on meat in most meals; he'll eat the odd vegetarian meal.  IIRC you are vegan so I think that probably helps to keep your spends low as well.

  • scotmumof3
    scotmumof3 Posts: 1,951 Forumite
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    £20.62 spend which leaves me £3.95 for the rest of the month. I dont need anything so should be OK  😀
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  • Beer, wine & milk at the co-op last night - £12.90
    Finalised Asda delivery order at £85.04 today

    Current total £477.87/£480.00 - £2.13 left 
    not much for top-ups next week so hopefully we'll last.  The order includes bread and 4 ltrs of milk which are my usual 'run outs' and I have flour to make bread if needed. 

    I really thought about quantities this shop in terms of only getting what we would likely need for the coming week, however things like nappies and wet wipes added a fair bit (we only use disposable over night and in emergencies) but Asda brand only came in a super pack at DD size, should last 2 months and by then she might be in training (maybe).

    Let's see how close I can come, a week to go today!!!
    June Grocery Challenge         £0/£250
    2024 Grocery Challenges      Jan - £390/£350  Feb - £431/£500  Mar £499/£500  Apr £729/£700 
                                                   May £413/£450

    2021 £pd Average                  £16.41
    2021 Declutter                        369/365 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🏅🏅🏅
  • joedenise
    joedenise Posts: 17,643 Forumite
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    Think it would probably be the same for me which is why I also have a category on YNAB for Wine & Beer!

    Went shopping yesterday and now down to £170.39 left for rest of the month so seem to be doing OK this month.  Will need to do a bit more tomorrow as forgot to get eggs plus I also used up some of my dried spices yesterday making up a batch of curry powder as had run out.  I like to make my own as haven't been able to find a ready made version that hits the right amount of heat for us but with the mix I make I know that for making a batch of curry 2 Tbs is right.

  • MandM90
    MandM90 Posts: 2,246 Forumite
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    joedenise said:
    Think it would probably be the same for me which is why I also have a category on YNAB for Wine & Beer!

    Went shopping yesterday and now down to £170.39 left for rest of the month so seem to be doing OK this month.  Will need to do a bit more tomorrow as forgot to get eggs plus I also used up some of my dried spices yesterday making up a batch of curry powder as had run out.  I like to make my own as haven't been able to find a ready made version that hits the right amount of heat for us but with the mix I make I know that for making a batch of curry 2 Tbs is right.

    I'm a YNABer too! Booze comes under groceries for us. As do toiletries, cat food and household goods. Mainly because I'm too lazy to split out the receipt.
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