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December 2010 Grocery Challenge

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  • JayJay14
    JayJay14 Posts: 1,918 Forumite
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    Just popping to update the sig,

    I went to a$da today (needed a prescription) and walked out with no other purchases. I did tour the shop with a basket, but couldn't find anything I really needed. I have been bulk buying too Larmy16, though I buy fresh milk and freeze, and I have everything I need already in stock. Though it was fun watching everyone trying to push their piled high trollies across the car park.:rotfl:

    Wish we had small shops here - I live on the very edge of the city near a retail park, so I'm fine if I want a$da, next, matalan, comet and the like but a butcher/greengrocer/local anything, no chance.

    We do have a very nice costa though - just can't justify the expense:D
  • elf06
    elf06 Posts: 1,547 Forumite
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    Well today was a small spend of £1.80 for a bottle of Ribena. I have classed it as a NSD as i was given £10 back that I was due, however, for the purposes of the GC I shall update my sig..........................
    Only spend of the month so far so I am quite pleased. As for the snow - We had our first snow today and i am gutted I was a work :( Deff another one here who likes it :)
    Emma :dance:

    Aug GC - £88.17/£130
    NSD - target 18 days, so far 5!!
  • Julie_Beth
    Julie_Beth Posts: 2 Newbie
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    Hi, just updating my spends so far. Did my weekly shop at Mr T's today and spent £40.23 which is much better than my usual spends so happy so far. I also spent £6 on some snacks for book club at mine earlier in the week so total spends £46.23 out of £250.

    There hasn't been much snow where I am so I count myself lucky as I hate trying to get round in it.

    PS Can someone tell me how I can add a signature to my posts? Thanks, Julie
  • larmy16
    larmy16 Posts: 4,324 Forumite
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    Julie go to User CP at top of page and it should come up in the left hand column.
    Grocery Challenge £139/240 until 31/01
    Taking part in Sealed Pot No.819/2011
    Only essentials on Ebay/Amazon

  • guccigoo
    guccigoo Posts: 483 Forumite
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    Nsd for me today due to the snow :mad:

    Hippeechiq your quite welcome to have my snow, i will quite happily shovel it and bring it to you :rotfl:
    I will lose 2 stone by this summer!!!!!!
  • Hippeechiq
    Hippeechiq Posts: 1,103 Forumite
    edited 3 December 2010 at 10:25PM
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    LolaLemon wrote: »
    made a pot of broth, but its missing something :(
    does anyone have a good veg broth recipe?
    I used a veg pack from tesco as i knew i wouldnt be bothered chopping the veg, a lot of broth (steeped) roughly a tablespoon of paprika, some salt n peper and mixed herbs, 2 chicken stock cubes and a veg one, covered with boiling water, lid on and boiled for a good while and then left to simmer for ages....
    I didnt have any meat defrosted, but im thinking of adding the cubed chicken i have (cook it first obviously lol)
    Sorry LolaLemon I can't help as I've never made soup. If you go CLICK ON THESE WORDS Rosieben has kindly listed about 30 or so in the recipe index at the beginning of this thread. That might be of some help :) Although having looked, all the recipes are for soups (not broth) - or is soup the same as broth :huh: I'm afraid I've no idea, but you may find something of use there.
    larmy16 wrote: »
    Hippeechiq I am hoping the Slimfast goes half price in the new year.

    Last year I bought about six months worth from Tesco when it was on offer.

    I shall keep some money especially to buy it. Last year it went to £3.00 per tin.

    My ds takes it to work as he works very early morning shifts and does not fancy eating.

    He takes 3 meals worth per day so a tin works out enough for 4 days.

    I would love to join you ladies. I will aim for £250 per month initially.
    Welcome larmy16 :wave:
    That would be great if one of the big SM's had an offer on the $limfast. A$da had one on a couple of months back (as did $ainsburys) but only at £5 per tin....not really my idea of an offer, but every little helps, it's just that more would be better :D
    Aug11 £193.29/£240

    Oct10 £266.72 /£275 Nov10 £276.71/£275 Dec10 £311.33 / £275 Jan11 £242.25/ £250 Feb11 £243.14/ £250 Mar11 £221.99/ £230     Apr11 £237.39 /£240 May11 £237.71/£240 Jun11 £244.03/ £240 July11 £244.89/ £240
    Xmas 2011 Fund £220
  • Hippeechiq
    Hippeechiq Posts: 1,103 Forumite
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    guccigoo wrote: »

    Hippeechiq your quite welcome to have my snow, i will quite happily shovel it and bring it to you :rotfl:

    Ooooh - yes please :) we've now got the rain that was forecast :'(
    Aug11 £193.29/£240

    Oct10 £266.72 /£275 Nov10 £276.71/£275 Dec10 £311.33 / £275 Jan11 £242.25/ £250 Feb11 £243.14/ £250 Mar11 £221.99/ £230     Apr11 £237.39 /£240 May11 £237.71/£240 Jun11 £244.03/ £240 July11 £244.89/ £240
    Xmas 2011 Fund £220
  • katholicos
    katholicos Posts: 2,658 Forumite
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    NSD for me today. No spends on groceries. That's about the only thing that was good about today :sigh:
    Grocery Challenge for October: £135/£200


    NSD Challenge: October 0/14
  • Hippeechiq
    Hippeechiq Posts: 1,103 Forumite
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    katholicos wrote: »
    NSD for me today. No spends on groceries. That's about the only thing that was good about today :sigh:

    Oh hun :grouphug:
    Aug11 £193.29/£240

    Oct10 £266.72 /£275 Nov10 £276.71/£275 Dec10 £311.33 / £275 Jan11 £242.25/ £250 Feb11 £243.14/ £250 Mar11 £221.99/ £230     Apr11 £237.39 /£240 May11 £237.71/£240 Jun11 £244.03/ £240 July11 £244.89/ £240
    Xmas 2011 Fund £220
  • Norman_Bean
    Norman_Bean Posts: 458 Forumite
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    waaaahhh! and MASSIVE thanks to ChocClare !!!! My fellow french friend :rotfl:Thanks for ALL your advice me dear x good to hear you moaning :rotfl:
    Speak soon (off to UK and Morrisons tomorrow !!!)
    E x
    Bon App's Scraps!
    :)
    MFb40 # 13
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