Anyone want to join me on my $100 per week food challenge

[CreamPuff63]

Has anyone been rewarding themselves in other areas eg. shoes, clothes, etc with the money they have saved on food? 

[fundj&e]

Uni, i was just thinking of seeing which store had specials on what I need. I have c & w in the same shopping centre, plus iga at auskick.

My other trick was I walked to the shops so I couldnt be tempted to buy too much as I had to carry it home

H

good tip H,

[obbie]

Uni, you are lucky to have C,W, A so close.
I have 1 WW, or IGA, 25 minutes drive each way.

[judydawn]

CP, I have anything I want (mind you I am not an 'I want, I want' type of girl at my age so I don't go silly) - cutting down on housekeeping does allow you that luxury and if you halve your grocery shopping for a full year, think of how much play money you have.

[keiramax]

Halex, I've looked at Aussie Farmers but they don't deliver in my area yet.   I was surprised that W delivered in my area, that's why I looked into it.  Great to use online shopping especially if it's a busy week or kids/me are sick and we can't get to the shops, but have decided not to use it on a regular basis.

At the moment, my kids save me money, being so little they only tolerate short shopping trips, so it is in and out quickly.

[obbie]

CP, my reward will be a holiday for my family.
I have set up a bank account for that.

Robyn

[mcmich]

I am putting my savings (not that much really) into a slush fund so I can have extra for WA weekend.
I don't really need too, but it's fun.

[judydawn]

It does seem more fun when you don't really need to Michele 

[mcmich]

Yes, it is Judy.
I remember when the children were little and it was necessity. Not much joy in it then.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I looked into online shopping and found the prices more expensive than in the actual supermarket.  Some items up to $1.10 more expensive.  All the basic items were about the same, milk and bread, but apart from that generally they were more expensive. 

That's unusual. The price I pay is the same as in-store.  I find that I save heaps of money not entering the supermarket and being tempted to buy extras.  My online shopping is super quick now as I have my list of regular items saved and I just go down through the list and click quantities. Too easy. 

[Amy :-)]

Wouldn't everything just be so much easier if money grew on trees like apples?

[deedub]

I'll start the challenge tomorrow as I usually shop on Tuesday's. We're going away for the weekend with friends and I still don't know if we're meant to bring anything, so will be interesting! Shopping list so far is pretty short, will try to stick to it. I don't really menu plan - I usually plan 2-3 meals a week then just wing it for the rest of the week, plus we usually go out 1 night. This week planning on Mac & cheese, chicken cacciatore & maybe lasagna or a soup. Rest will be from the freezer.

[obbie]

Amy, can i have a money tree that grows like apples. I have 2 apples trees, but no money growing on them.

 

[Amy :-)]

Lol, you're ahead of me already Robyn. I don't even have an apple tree Or a lemon tree...

But if I discover the secret to growing money trees, I'll definitely let you in on it

[deedub]

Well I've just found out that I have to provide an antipasto platter for our weekend away with friends - easy, but expensive! I already have sundried tomatoes, goats cheese, caramelised onions and I can make dips pretty cheaply.... but I'll need to hit the deli counter and that's gonna be a killer! Need olives, salami, prosciutto and other assorted goodies for 17 people including kids - there goes my budget!  I'll let you know how I get on....