May 2008 Grocery Challenge

victory

angelatgraceland wrote: »

and tubes get cut in half(especially hair gel) to get the last out-it generally keeps you going another week.

I did this once when I was bought a very expensive foundation, cut it lengthways and it was amazing how much was left inside, I reckon I got another couple of weeks of it using it sparingly rather than just throwing it out because it no longer squeezed out:D

Sunnyday

Hi everyone,
i`ve only just managed to catch up as i was about 15 pages behind :eek:
I have got another reciept to add to my sig from a while ago but it`ll wait until i can find it:rolleyes:

Jennybee - i water down shampoo but i wait until the herbal essence one is on offer, it`s really thick so it waters down well but i still always give it a shake before i use it to make sure its still well mixed.

Dink1 - Welcome to the GC, you`ll love it here:D

Mumzyof2 - did you manage to get any compost? the last time i went to Morrisons they had some small sized ones.

Not really got much else to say as i`ve not been shopping :j :j
Catch up soon
SD

Mollymop5

Mrs Irwin try coke and chocolate.I thought it was an old wives tale and passed the info on to my sis and friend.My sis ate mars bar and can of coke at 10pm and went into labour at 3.30am and my friends labour also came on within 3 hours of eating a galaxy and drinking a can of coke.May not work but I can think of worse things to try lol

savingfortravel

Hi everyone!!
Hit Tescos at exactly the right time tonight-Whoopsies Galore-7.30 ish..
So wish we had another freezer..managed to squeeze in
2 x cheese and tomato pizzas 11p each
1 pack of pork sausages 22p
1 organic Cornish Pasty 37p
1 huge pack of Value Mushrooms 74p
Won't use any of these until June so I'll add them to that total.

Have only tried Rainchecks-or promise vouchers in Tesco-had no probs.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who turns things upside down/cuts up tubes etc..

Mrs M-Enjoy all that lovely fruit. You deserve it. Hope it all works out ok for your sister.

JennyBee-Great start!!!!!!!!!

SFT

searching_me

hi everybody... just finished the order on mr s and it came to a shocking £180 :eek: so i maybe over :rotfl: o well that will be me for at least 3 months on what i ordered.... or i'll WILL!!! make it last... i needed it as my kitchen got the once over by the council and was told its offically finished :dance: so i can bake again god ive missed it ... is that sad? :rotfl: o well hope your all ok hugs to those in need or just fancy one xxx

angelatgraceland

Mollymop5 wrote: »

Mrs Irwin try coke and chocolate.I thought it was an old wives tale and passed the info on to my sis and friend.My sis ate mars bar and can of coke at 10pm and went into labour at 3.30am and my friends labour also came on within 3 hours of eating a galaxy and drinking a can of coke.May not work but I can think of worse things to try lol

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: tastes better than codliver oil!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
So the gas in the can blows the baby out and the chocolate lets you lie back and relax through it all! Take no notice of me Im in a silly mood!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

chocolateteddy

mama67 wrote: »

Whilst in Asda today I noticed that both the mayonaisse and ketchup in their value range was no longer available.

So not only do we have price hikes but also the lower tier food range seems to be disappearing.

I always buy Asda smartprice beetroot and that has gone as well

MRSMCAWBER

Evening all

Well i have more spends to add to my total .. got hubby to nip me to Lidl to get some water.. i stop buying it over winter but now i have given up SF pop completely..this will keep me happy and its only 19c for a 1.5litre bottle... has to be sparkling or semi sparkling
whilst we were there i went a bit loopy and so now hubby can just squeeze 4 bottles of beer in his "beer fridge" :rotfl: got:-

1. 36 bottles of water
2. a canteloup melon
3. a honeydew melon
4. a pineapple
5. a big chunk of water melon -they didn't have any whole ones :mad:
6. peaches
7. pears
8. apples
9. nanas
10. more cottage cheese
11. some tricolour pasta
12. a bag of frozen peas
13. oh and a tub of capuccino ice cream for hubby (i pinch a tsp off him when he has some and its gorgeous)

so that little lot of fruit added to that i got this morning should see me through the week ...
I was just about to go in search of the juicer (thought it was still packed away) then in my head i saw it in a cupboard and low and behold when i went and had a look -there it was :jthat saved some moaning and groaning:D its the spare one that must still be packed:p ..so tomorrow im having a huge glass of pineapple, apple, kiwi, and peach juice i think..followed by oats soaked over night with extra fruit n nuts nomnomnom..

Shaz_mum_of_2 ..thanks for that... you know what its like when you get it into your head that something is missing .... so now i can make it.. i will be good and only make 1 just in case its too nice
right i had better get of i can hear my bed calling... have a good night everyone:D

taplady

hello all!

popped into Morrisons while out with work today and got 2 x BOGOF probiotic drinks(DH and I both have them) a small brown seeded loaf - cant make them in the BM as they come out like bricks:rolleyes: and a pack of brioche for DS2 for his packed lunches. Total spent £4.67. total for the month so far is £101.60.

angelatgraceland

taplady wrote: »

hello all!

popped into Morrisons while out with work today and got 2 x BOGOF probiotic drinks(DH and I both have them) a small brown seeded loaf - cant make them in the BM as they come out like bricks:rolleyes: and a pack of brioche for DS2 for his packed lunches. Total spent £4.67. total for the month so far is £101.60.

When I make seeded loaves I just make the dough in the breadmaker, adding the seeds when it beeps. Then I put it in a tin in the ovnand it turns out very edible. I usually time this for after ive done some other oven cooknig or to cook with somethin else to save gas. Im thinking of only using the BM to make dough actually as its a lot nicer done in the oven!