May 2024 Grocery Challenge

K9sandFelines

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.

Sorry for your loss Golf 🤗

SausageDogSandwich

@Soontobeoap I have only just seen your comment but thank you 

Had first big shop delivered on Saturday night, with substitutes, money back from app and small refund I have rounded up to £93 spent. All meals were planned then it’s turned into one of those weeks with visitors, dentists, hospital appointments. My eldest will be doing tea tonight as I’ll be at hospital for colonoscopy then hoping to get back on track tomorrow with a few easy teas as I have to inject tomorrow and it wipes me out for a few days. Not planning on spending anymore until sains delivery on Sunday which I started last night to help take my mind off the dreaded drink  Hope everyone is well.

£93/375

Daywon

Morning everyone,

Shopping day yesterday but some items not available. Remarkable restraint (for me) not going off list. Will try again today with balance of £2.70.

£2.30/£5

goldfinches

K9sandFelines said:

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.

Sorry for your loss Golf 🤗

@GolfR - I meant to say I was sorry to hear of your Dad's death in my earlier post. I remember how raw and low I felt when my own father died, and how difficult it was to do everyday tasks, so well done for getting back on track and internet hugs too (()).

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...!