April 2024 Grocery Challenge

Sallyp2

Going shopping tomorrow after spin. Plan is 1. Take a list 2. Be disciplined - if it's not on the list it’s not getting purchased 3. Carry a basket not push a trolley 4. Pay cash

Sallyp2

£68.36 spent / £181.64 remaining
paying with cash really does make you question things not on the list - I was going to happily buy a load of YS meat in Tesco but decided no as the freezer needs defrosting. Probably could have spent less by £8-£10 but happy that my 3 shops in Tesco / M&S / co-op were focused and organised and paid for with cash!

Btw the co-op dishwasher tabs are actually pretty good, got 30 for £3 and they’ve done a great job cleaning the dishes from dinner! A brand down size I’ll stick with 

oh how difficult is it to pay with cash! Terrible 

thriftwizard

well, this is pure guesswork, but please put me down for

£400 

for April. For most of the month there will just be 3 of us, but DD1 will still be here for 1 or 2 evening meals per week (sleeping over whenever she has consecutive day-shifts, until she can transfer closer to where she now lives) and various family guests are expected at for a few days here & there. Also, for us it is a 5-week month & there are still some special dietary requirements to cater for. I'm basically trying for £80 per week, but am aware that I may not be able to achieve it.

elsiepac

Budgets updated to here

Sorry to hear about the housing situation @Doom_and_Gloom, sounds like a stressful time but do try and remember to look after yourself and be kind to yourself as well.

I very sadly lost my little rescue budgie the other day. She came to me in 2018 and I honestly am feeling so lonely and empty without her.  I'm not allowed pets in my house as it's rented but the landlord had made an exception for her.  I just don't know what to do with myself, it's so horrible without her here.

PipneyJane

elsiepac said:

Budgets updated to here

Sorry to hear about the housing situation @Doom_and_Gloom, sounds like a stressful time but do try and remember to look after yourself and be kind to yourself as well.

I very sadly lost my little rescue budgie the other day. She came to me in 2018 and I honestly am feeling so lonely and empty without her.  I'm not allowed pets in my house as it's rented but the landlord had made an exception for her.  I just don't know what to do with myself, it's so horrible without her here.

@elsiepac - I’m so sorry to hear your news.  Big hugs from me, and my heartfelt condolences.  If it’s any comfort, you gave her 6 lovely years of care and attention.

- Pip

Sallyp2

elsiepac said:

Budgets updated to here

Sorry to hear about the housing situation @Doom_and_Gloom, sounds like a stressful time but do try and remember to look after yourself and be kind to yourself as well.

I very sadly lost my little rescue budgie the other day. She came to me in 2018 and I honestly am feeling so lonely and empty without her.  I'm not allowed pets in my house as it's rented but the landlord had made an exception for her.  I just don't know what to do with myself, it's so horrible without her here.

Sorry to hear about your pet. There was probably very little you could have done to help her but its sad nonetheless. Its the 24/7 companionship that pets give that is so hard to replicate 

Mamaofmanybudgets

£400 

For me please 😬 4th times a charm I'm sure.... #gcfailure

Mamaofmanybudgets

So sorry about your little birdy @elsiepac
🐦🐦🐦

I have. Rescue kitty here I've had since 2010, I honestly can't believe he is still going but you can tell he doesn't have long left 😞 dreading the day. 

thriftwizard

@{{{hugs}}}, @elsiepac, it's actually really hard to lose a pet. 💐

Soontobeoap

I am so sorry @elsiepac. They become a member of the family. I know it wont be the same but do you think your landlord would agree to another budgie to keep you company? Sending hugs. ❤️