June 2008 Grocery Challenge

mumo5

Hi to all
I didn't manage to stick to my £250 june budget but I will do better next month. My month starts on Friday and as my nearest Mr T and asda is 10 miles away, I want to stock up on as much as poss so I dont have to go in every week (saving fuel). My local supermarket is small and expensive so I only want to use it for the basic essentials.My freezer is close to empty and I would would welcome any tips on what to fill it with as our schools close on Friday and kids will eat me out of house and home.

On a positive note, I have tried out new recipies and even did some home baking:T . Got loads o praise from OH for being more creative with food.



Thanks to all for the helpfull posts. They're a joy to read

zoe260373

hi SD heres a link to their shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mad-Dog-Feeds,found them really good,but im happy to send you a bit to try if they dont do samples,its only the cost of a stamp,(have 12 second class left over from xmas):o cards i didnt send

ifonlyitwaseasier

evening all.

have 5.24 to add to my total, went to MrT with MIL & Fil and got a bottle of scotch for her (b'day) but that isn't coming out of the GC as it's out of the present budget instead!

Jedi - that book is fab, i've bought a copy now, amazon have it cheaper than rrp hth

Flylady_Flower

jediteacher wrote: »

Wow, you guys are really fantastic on here. :A Loads of excellent advice. I'll have to see if they have the book in my local library and see if I can make some sense of the recipes. Blimey it really does have a long title!!!!

Thank you.

No prob, it's a brilliant book and really easy to understand.

You can check online and order it there too - think you can do it free online and you have to pay if you order it in person at the library???? Something like that. I got my library website from our local council website, but should be able to put it into google and find it. Good luck...

jediteacher

ifonlyitwaseasier wrote: »

Jedi - that book is fab, i've bought a copy now, amazon have it cheaper than rrp hth

Thanks for that - I've just popped a copy into my basket at Amazon. The reviews on there also say how great it is.

Gosh, I'm getting really inspired to start cooking now - just need to find the energy after a day at work even if I only work part time!

jackk_2

zoe260373 wrote: »

talking of dog food,if its any help..i buy 30kg at a time for £26 delivered to the door,think thats pretty good?? although i bet someone on here will soon set me straight,:ROTFL: you lot are fab!

Thats pretty good value, shame my 2 wont eat complete type dog food :rolleyes: .

Jackie x

funkyfunkymonkey

Angelnikki, could you put me down for £200 for July please. Thanks for looking after the thread until Mrs M returns.

FFM

mama67

Can I please be put on the list again for £180 for July. Will declare June after paying for milk etc on Friday.

Mrs Mc best wishes to you and your family

zoe260373

jackk-sounds awful but couldnt you just lessen their meat intake gradually until they are on just dry food,its much better for them as meat causes dental problems,(sorry-veterinary experience coming out)not a vet but worked on reception and get to see/hear and assist in allsorts.it would do you both a favour in the long run

Savvy_sewing

I spent £3.75 in iceland today to get chicken breast and a few carrots to make up a mexican kit that I had in the cupboards. But I have to confess that my grocery challenge has been a bit hit and miss this month and i have forgotten to update the little spends. Perhaps I will do better next month.I think If I am honest I have probably gone over the budget even though my signature hasnt as yet. Oops