March 2008 Grocery Challenge

chicken_pie_2

I've just had to pay another £35 out today for my organic veg boxes for the last few weeks, so have now got just under £40 left to last the month, I don't know if that will be possible, but I have got loads of food in so I will try my best.

Patches41048

Page 7 already!!

I dont try to keep up anymore, it just isn't possible.

Thanks to Lil me for running the thread and well done to Mrs Mc for taking over. You guys can't realise the good effect you're having on us part time lurkers!!!

March GC £200 please

Angelraesunshine

Count me in, ok i am going to try for £250 this month please.

not as low as last month but still £50 lower than normal as i still feel i can get by this month with whats already in the house as still got lots of bargains in the freezer

Had my 1st delivery for the month last night from Mr T and went to asda this morning total spend for the 2 has come in at £95.02p and i have got nearly all i need only a few more things i will need nearer the end of the month.

good luck everyone

Mortgagefreeforme

egon wrote: »

Oh, please I need some help with my bread.

My HM wholemeal bread doesn't seem to rise well. Last night, I have done half/half white and wholemeal. But it is still a very dense bread. It is eatible, just not very nice.

Any ideas, where I am going wrong?

I find that I only need to substitute about 20% (100g if using 500g) of the white flour with wholemeal to make a good, tasty and not too heavy wholemeal loaf. Also if you are doing it by hand knead it for a little bit longer. If you're doing it for kids start off by swapping just a couple of spoonfulls.

Jacks_xxx

:wave: Hiya Lovelies,

MIkeD I was wondering is you'd mind telling us your formula for working out your budget again Mike, I remember thinking it was fab - but that's all I remember about it!

Thanks honey,

Love Jacks xxx

watchingthepennies_2

Here goes my 1st grocery challenge. £350 for March.

Platinum_Horse

P.S. My budget is for me, wife, 4 week old & Standard Schnauzer dog (although we stocked up on food for her before we moved - 2 big 15kg bags, both with 25% free - so an extra half bag free!! - currently half a bag left now!)

ANY_CHANCE

:hello: Helloooo

Just wondering where can i get help to budget for my weekly shop. I usually spend around £120 p/w for 2 adults and 3 children but i have to cut down the cost. What could i cut it down to? I also need help with ideas of what to feed everyone on a small budget

any help would be appreciated

thanks AC

Skint_Catt

ANY_CHANCE wrote: »

:hello: Helloooo

Just wondering where can i get help to budget for my weekly shop. I usually spend around £120 p/w for 2 adults and 3 children but i have to cut down the cost. What could i cut it down to? I also need help with ideas of what to feed everyone on a small budget

any help would be appreciated

thanks AC

If you usually spend £120 - how about aiming for say £105 this month? Depends how fine to the bone its cut down already and how 'old style' you are! If in doubt cut down to £110 this month, then £10 or £5 every month until you're happier with it - though don't go short long term!?

Sorry meant weeks not month! :eek: :rotfl:

fallen_angel_shelley

ANY_CHANCE wrote: »

:hello: Helloooo

Just wondering where can i get help to budget for my weekly shop. I usually spend around £120 p/w for 2 adults and 3 children but i have to cut down the cost. What could i cut it down to? I also need help with ideas of what to feed everyone on a small budget

any help would be appreciated

thanks AC

Hi AC. doing a weekly meal plan is a good way of cutting your food bill down and not waisting stuff. all ways make a list for your shopping and stick to it, also try going down a brand i.e, if you buy mr t's finest t-bags buy the normal was instead, i hope that makes sense. you will find loads of help and tips on the OS board. good luck