January 2008 Grocery Challenge

kj*daisy

I left Sainsburys today spending less than £25! I am so pleased. OK we had a £15 veg box tuesday as well - but that's good for me. Next Friday I'm going to Morrisons as have £50 savings stamps to spend there, so I am hoping this month will very under budget food wise. Off to menu plan now!

Mollymop5

arbroath_lass wrote: »

I've seen them mentioned all over the forum but what are stardrops?

You will find stardrops on the cleaning shelf, usually at the bottom below the likes of Flash ect.It can be used for almost everything.I discovered it years ago for cleaning my net curtains and though I've now moved onto blinds I still use it to clean floors, bench tops, toilet and anything else that doesn't move

tattycath

Mollymop you're a mine of information!!! thanks.I've just bought some stardrops the other day-they really are very good-I'm trying to wean OH off flash with bleach - i'm sure he's addicted to the stuff!!! Please can you tell me what the soap crystals are for? Or is it in Martin's book? Thanks in anticipation.

Frugaldom

I had a fairly good day today - spent nothing, got my soap nuts and now have the washing on to try them out. Going to do a "tenner shop" tomorrow, so will update after that. Night all

atypicalblonde

Hi guys, it's been a while since I updated and I am frustrated to say I have lost track, completely. I know that I will come in over budget this month, but just not sure by how much.

I am really frustrated but won't let it get to me, so I'll see you back here for the February challenge. xx

Sunnyday

tattycath wrote: »

Mollymop you're a mine of information!!! thanks.I've just bought some stardrops the other day-they really are very good-I'm trying to wean OH off flash with bleach - i'm sure he's addicted to the stuff!!! Please can you tell me what the soap crystals are for? Or is it in Martin's book? Thanks in anticipation.

Tattycath did you mean soda crystals?
If you did i`m going to try mixing them half and half with bio soap powder for my washing.
I`ve been reading about the seal on my washing machine door as it keeps going mouldy and i was going to try using different things to wash the clothes in, i was going to try the soap nuts but i have now decided to get a small box of daz and some crystals, fingers crossed for good results.
SD

tattycath

Thanks Sunnyday. Yes I did mean soda crystals. I have just received my consignment of soapnuts yesterday. According to the bumf i got with it you can use soap nuts in the dishwasher-so I shall be giving that a whirl too!!! I'l report back and let you all know how I get on.(along with the load of other OSers who have bought some!!)

cheerfulness4

Just spent another £9.39 on cereals, milk and bread in Tesco. It's amazing how expensive everything has become. :eek: Must get batch baking my bread and try and pull our belt in. :rolleyes:

I'm interested to see how you all do with your soapnuts. Last year they sent me a sample free but I didn't really find them that good. Wondering if I didn't give them a fair trial. Will watch with interest how you all get on.

Away to spend a couple of relaxing hours reading cookery books. Bliss.:D

FunBrum

I had some great bargains at Morrisons last night:

2 meat and pot. pies=49p
4 chicken tikka legs=19p
1 garlic chicken breast=19p
4 garlic chicken legs=19p
4 chicken drumsticks=19p
A pork and bacon meatloaf(1LB)=19p
4 fresh breaded ocean basa=70p
salted cod fish=19p

TOTAL=£2.33 :j

I've popped in there at about 9-9.30 before and have had great bargains.
At that time of night they are flogging the stuff dirt cheap and I put some of it into the freezer and eat some that night. Its wonderful quality and soooo cheap!

Happy Morrisons hunting!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

natzini

Morning all!
Just done my food order, £29.61, yay!
Everything has been meticulously planned and so this should last us til the end of the month, which is fab. Today and tomorrow I'll be baking and cleaning-going to make some cheese scones, muffins and other stuff and make sure my soup is portioned up for the week.