January 2008 Grocery Challenge

rosieben

skipboy wrote: »

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I need to start making meals out of next to nothing.Is there a thread with thrify receipes etc.Sorry if this has been asked before. I need to plan meals for this week and go shopping tomorrow.

A couple of threads here
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=110020&highlight=cheap+meals

and cheapest meals for Slow cooker
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=577979&highlight=cheap+meals

if you browse the OS index you'd probably find loads more ideas

Edited to say

links to several more threads here (post #10) http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=575225&highlight=cheap+meals

Mollymop5

rigsby1967 wrote: »

I would like to join in the Jan grocery challenge but can someone point me in the right direction on how to do those cig things at the bottom of the posting.
Thanks
rigs.

go to user cp which is just under your name at top of page click on that then edit signature

rosieben

carolt2 wrote: »

Well i have been lurking on this thread for a while now.
Thought I better start contributing as a thank for all advice given on here so far. It's a inspiring thread on how to save money on shopping as well as extra tips on how to stretch food out.;)

I'm a chef by trade and usually the last thing i think about when i get home is more cooking... but am making an extra effort. I know its late but i would like to join this challenge.
I have kept all reciepts and added them up. Ths figure is displayed on my whiteboard on the fridge to remind me
Grocery budget to cover all food,cleaning,pet food etc is £200 for this month.
Total Spend this month £122.73:eek:

Welcome Carol! its never too late to join! good luck with the challenge

If you have any thoughts on stretching meals, saving money or other tips please feel free to share

Bobbykins

Morning All (just, it's nearly afternoon already :eek: :eek: ) - I haven't done a hands turn yet today and,in fact, I'm still in my jamys Having a VERY lazy day today (it's my birthday, shhhhh!).

Dear old DH is taking me out for a surprise lunch today, so that's a boost to the GC. Since I did my shopping on Thursday I haven't been near the supermarket, so that will make 3 NSD's if I manage to avoid the shops today....YIPPEE!.

Keep up the good work, all who are doing well,
and don't beat youselves up those of you who are new and struggling - remember - baby steps.

Have a good day everyone

rosieben

Happy Birthday Bobbykins!

singlemum_4

:beer: Happy Birthday Bobbykins:beer: Have a lovely day x

sweetpeas_2

happy birthday bobbykins :j

thought id just update on my total so far for this week.
My mum went shopping yesterday to get the food for DD birthday party, and while she was there she got me a few bits i needed aswell, then told me to just give her a tenner (even tho my bits came to more then that), and said shed buy party food. :j so this week only spent £10 so far out of my budget.
DD birthday is actually friday, so hoping to take her out somewhere nice for her lunch. wont be expensive, maybe just the local pub for a nice sarnie and a j20 or something. so out of my £40 budget for this week, i have £30 left, but need prob £10 of that for birthday dinner. so approx £20 left for food. Hmm, shall be hunting for bargains this week I think...

xx nog xx

loumac

Argh - getting closer and closer to my target. :eek:

Oh well, I've just done an Asda shop and yesterday stocked up on fruit and veg from the market so we'll have to see how long we can make it last.

My main challenge this month has been roping my OH in.

nopot2pin

Happy Birthday Bobbykins

Rosieben - I think it was yourself that said you make your rice pudding in your slow cooker.... could I have the recipe please ??:o

I went out shopping on Friday, and bought a slowcooker from Argos (different budget)
Today I am going to cook some soya mince in it for tea.. and whats left will be shepards pies
I also went to IKEA.... oh thats such a baaaaaaaaaaaaaad place. Althougth I was very restrained. I bought lunch, for myself and a friend, and a block of their cheese. I did buy some bedroom furniture, but again thats a different budget. Tomorrow i am going back for a table and chairs for my kitchen, that I seen on Friday. I was going to have them delivered, but the delivery charge was £50 :eek: . So I am now borrowing my brothers van to get it myself.

This is my month that I get 2 pays... because I am 4 weekly paid. I feel quite chuffed with myself, in being able to get some much needed new furniture, as in previous years I have always had to pay off debts with it

My spends so far - £85.29. I still have 2 weeks left, but I have just had a look back over my previous GC's numbers, and I am doing very well in comparison... so I am very happy about that
I might even come under budget this month.... :cool:

mothershipton

hi, just finished weekly shop. so far this month £166.58. However i still need several items to make this weeks meals. Im going to try and get a Tesco delivery done for next week if i can get hubbys menu planning in gear.

Has anyone else noticed how much cheese has gone up recently? thinking of buying a cow and chicken for the back garden!