How much do you spend on food shop for I&E

nicky7175

I usually spend around 50-60 a week for me and 2 young children. That always includes nappies and wipes which work out to about £10 . I think i too spend too much but cant seem to cut it down.

shy-but-need-help

around 60-70 which is 2 adults 4 kids (well, 3 kids one baby) and includes nappies & baby essentials (around about a tenner) for the little one, toiletries and enough stuff (bread, milk etc) to ensure we don't have to use the corner shop and pay higher prices.

devonsdreamer

My budget is set at £350 per month for 2 adults and 3 children. My sister also eats dinner with us nearly every night and sometimes lunch. She contributes £50 per month to helps us out but that goes in my emergency fund. Before I went Bk I spent at least £100 a week but with planning it can be done for less (well i managed it this month!! lol) Also I have challeneged myself to try to underspend and save the surplus for treats (hoping for a holiday next year)

squeaky

Take a look here...

January 2008 Grocery Challenge

You're not challenging everyone else - you are just challenging yourself. There's lots of help, advice, support and tips to make it all much easier.

NekoZombie

I must say I spend *less* than £20 per week on food.

raq

at the most £75.00 per week and that's 2 adults and 3 children. This includes, nappies and baby food every 2nd week. I am currently out of work and I do my best to cook from scratch when I can. Roast dinner yesterday and a lot of veg left over for this evening with fresh potatoes. Also my mother in law is great as she cooks us chilli,curry and spagettit and we freeze.

There also was a time I would go right overboard with my food shopping but not no more.

squeaky

I'm not trying to poach or tout for business, honest guys... but...

Some of you obviously do very well and must surely have some tips that you could share with old style - and those of you who feel that you are struggling a bit can find lots of friendly advice "over there".

I know it's a long way - but it's worth the trip, really

ooops

Thanks for all the information

betterlatethannever

Consider me poached:D
Thanks for all your help Squeaky.
I'm going to join in the Feb grocery challenge :T

I'm pretty impressed by my £17 for 2 adults, but i have to admit were eating rubbish. I need ideas for stretching food and healthier meals.

squeaky

betterlatethannever wrote: »

Consider me poached:D
Thanks for all your help Squeaky.
I'm going to join in the Feb grocery challenge :T

I'm pretty impressed by my £17 for 2 adults, but i have to admit were eating rubbish. I need ideas for stretching food and healthier meals.

Yes, that's one good thing about Old Style. I'm eating better food and healthier food nowadays, and for a fraction of the money I used to spend. And - surprise surprise - spending less time in the kitchen too.

OK - I'll admit, I like my "junk food" like beans on toast, pizza, burger and chips and so on... only my junk is now home made junk - so it's cheaper healthier junk