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September 2026 Grocery Challenge

JingsMyBucket · 2026-08-26 07:56:08

Welcome to the 9th Grocery Challenge of 2026! As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not forgetting that we always recommend that you stay inside your own comfort levels and take things gently one step at a time. Remember that this is not a competition....it's…

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navelorange1 Posts: 4 Newbie

Today at 9:59PM

Thanks guys :)
When you split it up (£44/wk X 4.5 weeks) and £100 for going out - £300 doesn’t seem a lot for GF + alcohol in London. I could spend more if I’m honest!
Not been feeling too well today. Had a no spend today. Had peas and plain rice for dinner on account of feeling unwell. Planning to spend my last £1.30 on x1 microwave white rice and 3 bananas tomorrow.

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