Author Topic: Anyone want to join me on my $100 per week food challenge (Read 888964 times)

Halex · « **Reply #915 on:** July 14, 2012, 01:16:23 am »

Start using the back up, i bought no fresh fruit or veg this week & we have done well on what we had left & what we had n pantry & freezer.

H

gertbysea · « **Reply #916 on:** July 14, 2012, 03:54:21 am »

My spend this week was $52.96 andincluded the two pieces of swordfish for $17.90.

Gert

Halex · « **Reply #917 on:** July 14, 2012, 03:58:21 am »

Wow Gert, is there anything left in your fridge, freezer or pantry???

gertbysea · « **Reply #918 on:** July 14, 2012, 04:10:41 am »

I bought three small packages of meat for the freezer. Still,working on the pantry.

I think I can get one more cheap week.

Gert

obbie · « **Reply #919 on:** July 14, 2012, 04:27:08 am »

Your doing well Gretchen..

Halex · « **Reply #920 on:** July 14, 2012, 05:00:45 am »

Gert, you amze me how little you can spend.

I suppose you dont have hungry kids.

gertbysea · « **Reply #921 on:** July 14, 2012, 05:38:04 am »

Nope just dogs.

Gert

EmeraldSue · « **Reply #922 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:48:21 am »

That is amazing Gert seeing how empty your freezer is.
I've had my best week yet - $114. That is more than $20 under budget! I haven't bought anything since I went to the market last Sunday. I even made my own bread, and used up some rolls from the freezer.
However, I've just been to the supermarket for this week - we had no bread, no cheese, no juice, no butter.
It's cost me a little more than the last 4 weeks, but depending whAt I buy at the market tomorrow, I'm hoping I will come close to budget this week too. School goes back this week, so we'll need more bread and fruit.
The menu plan for the last week included pea and ham soup with ciabatta, salmon, beef parmigiana plus other meals that have completely skipped my mind. I know we didn't go hungry!

achookwoman · « **Reply #923 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:55:29 am »

Hally and Gert, can't do as well as you but still very pleased. Had $5 left from last week, ( had to re stock with Fruit and Veggies after Hol). This week , shopped today for week, including Farmers Market, $70. Instead of buying large packets, bought small.

This is starting to show on Master Card. WOW. Don't won't to spend money on anything.

Halex · « **Reply #924 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:58:46 am »

Chookie, you just reminded me.

Yes dh very pleased with our cc bills.

He has booked & paid a 4day 3 night stay for the 3 of us to Singapore. The money we have saved has covered the cost. He has done this to keep me on budget. We now need spnding money

So am doing my best to stick to budget which includes my christmas in july party

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

judydawn · « **Reply #925 on:** July 14, 2012, 08:04:50 am »

Lucky you Hally, when is the holiday?

Halex · « **Reply #926 on:** July 14, 2012, 08:07:57 am »

September

Never thought saving money on grocerys would amount to so much in savings, therewere some really cheap jetstar airfares which he grabbed & we are staying at a sheraton in singapore.

So come on girls, go through that pantry, fridge & freezer.

EmeraldSue · « **Reply #927 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:01:00 am »

Oh, I'm happy for you H. It sounds lovely. We have just had a quote for a gas space heater for our house as the reverse cycle air conditioner isn't coping, and I'm sick of freezing at night. I sit on the couch with a hot water bootle and a mohair rug, and am still cold. The quote is almost $4,000' so I know what our savings are going towards!

Halex · « **Reply #928 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:09:55 am »

Oh bummer ES. Isnt it always the way, extra cash, bills or replacements.

DH did it to keep me on top of the budget

Havent used 1 tin of curry

Dont know how but counted 5pks of dried spahetti, thought it woud be only 4 now

they are so breeding

Rough menu plan
Using things we akready have as much as possible, as really want to stay in budget
Sun, left overs
Mon, pork, potatoes & veg
Tues beef diane, already in freezer, pasta
Wed, silverside & potato soup with crusty home made bread
Thurs roast lamb, wraps & salad
Fri chicken enchiladas, & salad
Sat, out to function

Lunches, left overs, tasted sandwiches
Deserts, lemon puddings, & whatever else I can make with what we have

obbie · « **Reply #929 on:** July 15, 2012, 02:37:24 am »

$140 spend today for me on groceries..

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