Comments on Turn one pound into one million: Grocery Budget - Thoughts so far

My husband wants to eat out for his birthday next ...

2008-07-08T05:23:00.000Z

My husband wants to eat out for his birthday next week so that will probably cost a whole weeks budget but at least I know that I have saved a lot these last two weeks. Well done on saving enough to nearly pay off your credit card - good luck in paying it off soon.

Hi. I guess it´s the best to do, I´m trying that m...

2008-07-08T03:11:00.000Z

Hi. I guess it´s the best to do, I´m trying that myself for months:) Every month I ruin the budget (either is one unexpected expense, dinners out, pizza, etc) but now that I control expenses I´m saving money and almost paid my credit card.
Elaborating a weekly menu helps alot too, because you can balance meals (for example 2x week less expensive meals)and shop in advance for the whole week (I manage better weekly, monthly no way).
Anyway you´re right: To save on food, one has to eat less:)
See you soon.

I agree that cutting drastically is pretty tricky ...

2008-07-05T06:28:00.000Z

I agree that cutting drastically is pretty tricky and I after I have finished my second week, I will set a target which I think is reasonable but will still save us money.

Hi Rachel. Been awhile since my last comment but I...

2008-07-05T03:19:00.000Z

Hi Rachel. Been awhile since my last comment but I drop by often.
I agree, living with 50.00 for a week is a big challenge, specially when you have to buy nappies and babies items x2.
I´m also trying to cut down my expenses in food and it´s not that easy. I think the experience of trying to cut expense is worth for itself, and when living on a budget one gets more conscious and balanced on spending. Anyway, I think it´s worth trying to find a reasonable budget and work from there, better than cutting drastically.
Best Regards. Mizé.

Thank you for your support! It has been a very use...

2008-07-04T10:25:00.000Z

Thank you for your support! It has been a very useful experience. My husband went to Waitrose yesterday and for the first time complained about the prices! I just need to stop the boys crying every time I refuse to let them go in!

Interesting how spending on a budget throws up tho...

2008-07-04T10:16:00.000Z

Interesting how spending on a budget throws up those things that you previously consider unimportant ie. buying chocolate bars at work. I used to do this all the time (I can eat a pack of five Mars Bars before lunch - really, I CAN!), but since my clamp-down I very rarely buy any, when I do it's in packs from the supermarket (and usually 'own brand'). I always thought that £50 was going to be tight when you have the two little ones, but I bet having tried it, you can now find a level of spending significantly below your previous level. Well done for sticking it out for two weeks, I'm impressed...