Author Topic: Anyone want to join me on my $100 per week food challenge (Read 889105 times)

gertbysea · « **Reply #1305 on:** August 15, 2012, 09:32:45 am »

I have become vigilant looking for any way to save money these days. Just paid my 1/2 yearly rates about $1300 , no discount for paying early and a charge if you pay by CC . I find myself taking longer to shop as I have to check and compare everything. This whole challenge has changed me as a person. I need help . I wonder how I can get a cheap shrink.

I saw a packet of 100 paper serviettes in Woolies for $4.99 I thought it was a mistake and had to,have a second look. Then I saw a woman with 2 kids doing a run through and she tossed two packets into her trolley. I nearly wanted to stop her and ask her if she had seen the price. I do not ever use paper as I have a collection of over 100 serviettes I buy in the op shops. I once got 150 for 10 bucks from a restaurant changing over to another colour. I finally got or sick of them and gave them too friend. I could not believe spending $10 on paper ones.

I may stop shopping all together because it is driving me nuts being so frugal. LOL!

Gert

suzanne · « **Reply #1306 on:** August 15, 2012, 09:35:58 am »

I feel your pain Gert, I buy my serviettes from the $2 shop or no-name ones, but everything is going up in price and I don't see it getting any better

EmeraldSue · « **Reply #1307 on:** August 15, 2012, 11:49:50 am »

I know. I buy the 99c ones in foodland, although I covert the funky ones in Ikea. Tonight, I made the kids use the hard ones from KFC that I found in the bottom kitchen drawer when I cleaned it out on the weekend!
I'm contemplating passing on the supermarket this week, and waiting until Wed afternoon before I leave for the retreat, and doing two weeks at once. I might not save much money, but I will save time

achookwoman · « **Reply #1308 on:** August 16, 2012, 06:36:45 am »

Gert I wonder if that shrink would consider 2 for the price of 1.

I think I am addicted to Super markets and desperately need help. However , that said, last week I spent $5 and was trying not to shop this week but spent $42.26. Pretty good really.

gertbysea · « **Reply #1309 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:19:40 am »

That is excellent. So far this week is zero. Yeah money in my pocket.

Gert

achookwoman · « **Reply #1310 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:37:24 am »

Gert, Great

obbie · « **Reply #1311 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:39:59 am »

wish I could have a zero week.

judydawn · « **Reply #1312 on:** August 16, 2012, 09:13:24 am »

Well done Gretchen, it feels good doesn't it?

gertbysea · « **Reply #1313 on:** August 16, 2012, 09:19:00 am »

Love it Judy. MInd you the only thing left for Ted will be 4 discounted crapola meals. But he can get the courtesy bus to the local pubs where there is plenty of food. Bad sad wifey Gert.

Halex · « **Reply #1314 on:** August 16, 2012, 09:58:06 am »

I am up to $212 for the fortnight with a $300 budget. I cant see me spending over $80 on milk & fruit next week, well I hope not. So vey hapy at present.

H

obbie · « **Reply #1315 on:** August 17, 2012, 02:07:40 am »

Gretchen, I think Ted would love to go to the pub...

judydawn · « **Reply #1316 on:** August 17, 2012, 02:11:57 am »

I love the idea of the courtesy buses Gretchen. Great idea if he eats out every day and has someone to talk to in the process. I love how you can just up and leave him to fend for himself which is how it should be with all partners.

gertbysea · « **Reply #1317 on:** August 17, 2012, 03:42:08 am »

He is hopeless in the kitchen. He can do his own toast and fry an egg . He prefers scrambelled but has not a clue how to do it. At 83 he ain't gunna learn now.

F
The bus will drive up to the front door, pick him up and deposit him back for free. good service.

Gert

obbie · « **Reply #1318 on:** August 17, 2012, 04:24:48 am »

love the bus Gert.

No spending for me all week, till I shop Sunday

mcmich · « **Reply #1319 on:** August 17, 2012, 07:14:35 am »

DH said he was very relieved that I had defrosted the freezer and am cooking meals to freeze again.
He is very capable of shopping and is a wonderful cook.

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