January 2008 Grocery Challenge

saverram

i would like to stick to 120 pounds for 2 of us. OH is away and will be back at the end of the first week. I am always failing to keep with in the budget, not that i am buying crap. but dont know why. i can do it this time

Angelraesunshine

Hi i am in again too please.

Past few months have been set at £330 to for January 2008 i am going for £315 and have my fingers crossed.

My 1st shopping for January turns up tomorrow will let you know the figure when it gets here. have done my big shop in 2 parts will be arriving about 4 days apart but it saved me more money from mr T that way lol.

welcome to the newbies of this board and good luck.

rosieben

For those who are new to OS and/or really needing to reduce spend there are loads of tips on the OS threads - like using half the amount of washing powder, dishwasher tablet etc and get just as effective a clean. Have a browse through the OS index and you'll find a huge amount of information. If you have any particular questions please post here, or on any os thread, for help. There are always people here with advice and support.

lil_me

Windowshopper100, just been on doing it now. Taking some doing with all these new members but getting there, hopefully it will encourage some to stick to it once they are 'signed up'. My second point, DO NOT base your spending on that of other people, please Others may eat less at home, include less things, have enough in to feed a large army or just be able to source food cheaper. Some also manage to use coupons etc which I know many like me can not. Don't do what you are uncomfortable with.

A note for everyone else aswell, we've had this conversation many times on here, those who tend to 'give up' or 'over spend like crazy' are those who set a budget which they can not manage on. Aim for what you can achieve then drop it gradually is usually the best way. If you don't know what you usually spend (I didn't then scared the **** out of myself) maybe use this month as a month where you just carry on as normal (you will find yourself being more careful most likely) work out what you spend then 'shave' bits off from next month.

Moniker, I'm not finished on December either, I've made the mistake of posting here too early then blowing what was left of the previous months so I shall be over in the December challenge for a while yet, just wanted to get the list started, anyone can join at any point.

windowshopper100

Thanks Pink Winged. Can lil-me include me too please if I'm not too late for editing in. Don't worry if not - there are 11 more months!

I will stick to £150 as it's a five week month. I would rather drop it next month I think.

Saverram - YES! you can do it.:D
WS100


EDIT - thanks lil-me, rosieben and all. Great thoughts on the subject - £150 it is then.

Angelraesunshine

lil_me wrote: »

Everyone in for a totals list again? Just on doing some editing of the last one now, will put it in this post if people want that doing again.

Yep thats cool with me i am in for £315 this month

rosieben

thanks for doing the list Lil-me :T

undercover_angel

If it's ok I would like to join you???

I am going to say £200 this is for 2 adults and I am sure we are normally under this but want to make it easy as it's the first month!lol This will be from 2nd January to 1st February.

Hope no-one minds me joining in.

Tracey x

rosieben

undercover_angel wrote: »

If it's ok I would like to join you???

I am going to say £200 this is for 2 adults and I am sure we are normally under this but want to make it easy as it's the first month!lol This will be from 2nd January to 1st February.

Hope no-one minds me joining in.

Tracey x

Everyone's welcome here! :j Good luck!

Janeryan

peony40 wrote: »

Hello,

It's been far too long since I was on this board, .

I know that I need to get more in control of menu planning and grocery shopping so here I am again. For January I plan on spending £25 per week, and it's for myself and DH.

Me too!!

Can i get back on the Grocery bandwagon please-only got £200.00 to last until 28 January so really need to squeeze out the store cupbaord and freezer-put me down for £40.00 per week please!

Happy New Year everyone