May 2010 Grocery Challenge

greent · 10 May 2010 at 1:19PM

Well my trip to Mr T yesterday was more expensive than planned. I bought 3x pullups at £4 each (usually £4.98) Have tried some cheaper ones before but they tend to leak and we get through them more quickly, so it's a false economy re increased number used and increased washing! I also forgot that teh children have almost ran out of vitamins (2 are fussy eaters) so bought some on 3 for 2. Then I got some muffins, potato cakes, mini pizzas and scones on silly whoopsie prices.

Garden Centre was much better - I bought 1 grobag, some runner and french beans, some tomatoes, 1 aubergine and a new watering can and didn't spend any cash - I used reward vouchers that they'd sent me and a gift voucher - and got cash change!

wssla00 · 10 May 2010 at 1:19PM

Morning all. An NSD planned today. Going to tidy up the house, sort out a few jobs then bake some peanut butter and chocolate cookies from my hummingbird bakery book

enjoy the day all

Lindy_-_Loo · 10 May 2010 at 1:37PM

Mr T shopping delivered, some items not available but OH is going to pick up while at work.

Couple of things 8 or 9p more expensive than when I booked the shopping yesterday but says on receipt that prices may change on the day - wouldnt have bought them if they were that price!

have a good day x

cookiemum · 10 May 2010 at 1:46PM

Not going so well. We were invited to a BBQ at the weekend and ended up spending £30.70 at Mr M on meat etc. because not sure what we were expected to take!

Another small shop in Iceland yesterday, £15.30 , will hopefully see us through the week. Will definitely have to stick to meal plan and raid the freezer to ensure I come within budget. I thought it was all going so well after month one!!:o

franby64 · 10 May 2010 at 2:21PM

Afternoon.

Spent a fair bit today (£14.70) but it was all necessary - milk, apples, bananas, bread, t- bags, cheese and some cheap digestives for this evening. I also got 2 cheese and tomato pizzas from the C*op for £1.39 each which were cheaper and bigger than the T*sco ones so I'm happy

for now...

rosieben - Constance is lovely and has inspired me to get on with making another crochet blanket which I've been intending to do for ages!

lilian1977 · 10 May 2010 at 2:28PM

Was going to try and have NSDs for food until the weekend but have just been to pilates and am desperate for a banana now so have sent a colleague out to get me one!

pipersky · 10 May 2010 at 2:47PM

Spent £3.52 today on a few essentials - need to go out again to get some milk which I forgot (d'oh). Decided what we're having for tea tonight (based on what needs to be used up

) so that should be it

Will try for another NSD tomorrow ... Good luck all ...

purplevamp · 10 May 2010 at 4:18PM

Went to Mr S today to get a few bits for baking and spent £5.75, came home and made a cake and used up the last of the caster sugar, so no baking until I get some more :doh:

Also spent over £13 on food colour paste and edible glitter but that's not coming out of the grocery budget

WelshWoofer · 10 May 2010 at 4:55PM

Well, back from Mr T's and managed to spend £49:eek:
This did include some household bits and laundry stuff but no toiletries or luxuries really.

I'm really finding it difficult to keep within budget lately - prices are going up and my budget is going down! I try to keep within £45 a week all in but its very difficult. I have mealplanned and bought a few things that will last into next week and beyond - the majority of stuff bought was fresh stuff, bread and essentials and its all soooooo expensive!

I need to win the lottery and quick!

hex2 · 10 May 2010 at 5:51PM

purplevamp - you can whiz granulated in the food processor to get it the same texture as caster sugar if this helps?

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