Author Topic: Anyone want to join me on my $100 per week food challenge (Read 889285 times)

Halex · « **Reply #90 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:05:46 am »

Yes I have eggs, but what is it?!?!?

H

Jude59 · « **Reply #91 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:14:03 am »

I'm still holding steady on the 70€ so far this week (from Saturday). But have been out a bit.

Brumington · « **Reply #92 on:** May 30, 2012, 11:20:58 am »

OK. So I'm starting on 1st June and budgeting $100 a week. Hope that's ok. I'm buying F & V tomorrow cause I've run out of everything but I'm actually going to include that in my first weeks budget. Otherwise I think it's a bit of an unfair start!

Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) · « **Reply #93 on:** May 30, 2012, 11:40:34 am »

This is a great thread Hally. Well done everyone who has jumped on board!!!

Our food budget is $500 a month for our family of 4 and I am pretty happy with that. We have cut out takeaways and eating out (we are in saving mode for an overseas trip) so that amount includes all our food. I don't think I could cut it down any more without impacting on our health. We go through two big boxes packed with fruit, veg, dairy and eggs each week (costing $50-$60 per wk) and I wouldn't want to cut that down. I shop online once a month for groceries (I have a big pantry store) and do a weekly fresh produce shop at my local fruit and veg store. Staying out of the big supermarkets, menu planning and "making do" helps me save money.

gertbysea · « **Reply #94 on:** May 30, 2012, 11:48:56 am »

Chelsea you are doing well. I am gunna clean out my pantry and freezer. Who knows what I will find. SPAM for sure. I love SPAM

How long is the challenge lasting?

Don't forget about the long weekend.

Gert

Halex · « **Reply #95 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:07:37 pm »

Thanks Chelsea. If you divide $100 by 3 it will give you a cost per head, which I think you will find is within your budget

you have 4 to feed. I have 3 mosdt of the time,wih foster kids it makes 4 from time to time. This week 4 days out of 7 i feed 4

its great to be abe to reduce our food bills

Gert, i set it until end of June, but of course can be altered.

H

gertbysea · « **Reply #96 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:14:10 pm »

Just a thought. A bad one. Today I cooked a big chook for the doggies. We could have 2 or 3 meals from it. At least I have stock.

Gert

Halex · « **Reply #97 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:16:31 pm »

Gert, what you cook for your pets does not count

H

gertbysea · « **Reply #98 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:45:45 pm »

I know that but I could have used it for US saving about $8.

Lucky dogs.

Gert

Bubbles · « **Reply #99 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:16:16 pm »

Wow I think you are all impressive and I will follow this thread with great interest. Usually I would love this kind of challenge, but being pregnant currently I am having some very weird and expensive cravings (such as prosciutto & pistachio salami from our local gourmet fine foods speciality store!!) that I just can't 1. budget for, 2. meal plan for, and 3. do without! But good luck everyone and I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone goes.

judydawn · « **Reply #100 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:35:38 pm »

Bubbles, I really don't think you should be eating salami seeing as you are pregnant. Please read this.

nazar · « **Reply #101 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:11:14 pm »

have just been organizing my freezer so now l know whats in there and what needs to be eaten first

will do pantry in next few days and work out meal plan to use up stuff l have . l will be painting my sons room tomorrow
it will be good to be organized

thanks hally for the idea

firday tea judys chicken and vegie soup
saturday tea quirky jo fried rice

thermo18 · « **Reply #102 on:** May 30, 2012, 11:10:00 pm »

Count me in Halex, will start tomorrow the 1st of June, I like a challenge and better still extra money LOL

Bubbles · « **Reply #103 on:** May 30, 2012, 11:38:09 pm »

Thanks JD I knew it was too good to be true

Joon · « **Reply #104 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:45:05 am »

LOVE this idea!! There's 8 in my family- me and DH, 18,17,16, 15, 12 and 10 year olds..this will be a stretch!! - I'm going to give $220 a go- we live in a rural area and everything costs a fortune, but I really want to SAVE!! Cleaning/washing/pets and (thank the stars!) booze isn't included, right? I'm excited! Now...off to menu plan...

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