May 2024 Grocery Challenge

PipneyJane

GolfR said:

Can I rejoin please. I was doing really well and then my dad died suddenly mid January so it all went to the wayside. Myself and two kids aged 13 and 11. Can I be put down for 

£250 a month please.

My monthly pay is the 23rd to the 22nd of the following month, this is April’s pay but it’s easier to class it under the month of May I’ve spent around £110 so far, I have the exact amount downstairs. I’m eating out of the two very full freezers at the moment bar some fresh fruit and veg. I put all the kids freezer food in one drawer which needs to be topped up when it runs out as they very rarely eat the same thing as me, and I buy them lunchbox things every week or so so I think £250 is definitely doable! Excited to be back and making myself accountable.

@GolfR my condolences re your father.  

Big hugs

- Pip

Daywon

Morning,

Finding things I need are out of stock just now so having to return to shops more. More temptation, resisted so far.

£1.35 of remaining £2.70 spent yesterday.  

Pennypincin

Just over £10 spent in Lidl and Tesco yesterday.
Mainly on salad and veg stock.
I had 15% off the veg stock, so grabbing a few.

JingsMyBucket

Hi everyone and hi @elsiepac! I’m joining late this month as I got just after returning from a trip last Saturday. I’m behind on things and I’m trying to catch up. Could you please put us form for 

£400 for May 1 — 27

That covers 2 adults and we’ve done some serious restocking of meat in the freezer already. I’ll return later with my numbers after I’ve caught up with the thread. Have a beautiful evening everyone! 

Mrs_Cheshire

Current total is £332.39 which is higher than I'd like at this point in the month but does include the treats/meals for 2 birthdays. I've got some time this weekend so will double check the freezer and store cupboards and do some planning. We're away 25th -31st May so only 14 days left to plan. 

thriftwizard

£70.02 added for this weekend's grocery spends; pretty much on target so far this month. Wondering how long that can last...!

Soontobeoap

I have been thrown again. Was expecting DH to be released from hospital on Monday or Tuesday but they discharged him late yesterday. Result was a mad dash to buy lots of tempting light food as he is not hungry and needs to eat. Wizzed round Asda just gravbing things off shelves. No list! Even got to the checkout and had to buy 3 bags! Life has got in the way again! £51.00 spent. 🙁

scandimore

£98 spent on food for the coming week. Lots of nice salady stuff and a plan in mind to use up the few bits we have left. £10 spent last week on top ups I'd forgotten to order in the main shop. Would have cost about £4 from the supermarket. Am going to make a basic stocklist for future orders so I don't forget things and end up at the expensive village shop.

goldfinches

On Wednesday after walking group I spent a further £7.66 at M*rks on 3x ys limes, ys rolls and 2x asparagus. Then yesterday I spent £12.05 on yoghurt, roll, mushrooms, 2x radishes, 3x wipes of various sorts and a new dishwashing brush. Then this afternoon I spent another £12.50 on gherkins, milk, coriander, onions, cream, rolls, carrots, cabbage and mints. Aaargh, this has got to stop, I must stay out of the shops. I feel as though I have said this to myself so many times over the last few years and am never able to stick to it, perhaps I should buy myself one of those horrible electric shock collars and set it to go off at the entrance doors.

My shameful new total is £55.07/£150 which means I've spent an incredible £5.01 per day!

wishus

wishus said:

Monday - chicken cacciatore and potatoes https://cafedelites.com/chicken-cacciatore/
Tuesday - easy salmon curry https://hungryhealthyhappy.com/easy-salmon-curry/
Wednesday - someone else cooking
Thursday - couscous salad https://pinchofyum.com/couscous-salad-with-lime-basil-vinaigrette 
Friday - prawn and broccoli stir fry and rice https://damndelicious.net/2015/01/16/easy-shrimp-broccoli-stir-fry/
Saturday - cajun chicken pasta https://savvybites.co.uk/cajun-chicken-pasta/

A careful shop at the start of the week and two splurgy snacks spends for birthday treats have taken the grocery total to £80.89 for the month so far. 

Recipes from last week - all hits so far, but we have yet to try the prawns or couscous, so prawns will roll over to tomorrow.