Weekly shopping lists - how much was yours?

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With so much discussion over the cost of food etc, I thought it would be good to post our shopping lists on a thread. That way we can monitor if the costs are really going up, and where they are iyswim?

I posted mine on the how much do you spend on shopping thread and it was interesting to see what adds up.

I propose list, + total cost (and individual if you can manage it) and how many people it is for.

Here's mine (again):
3 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose - Total Price GBP 0.38
1 x Sainsbury's Italian Passatta Sauce 700g - Total Price GBP 0.91
1 x Sainsbury's Spinach 260g - Total Price GBP 1.40
1 x Sainsbury's Broccoli (loose) - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Lasagne Sheets 500g - Total Price GBP 0.91
1 x Sainsbury's Prosecco Conegliano, Taste the Difference 75cl - Total Price GBP 6.65
3 x New Covent Garden Minestrone Soup 600g - Total Price GBP 3.00
2 x - Sainsbury's Semi Skimmed Milk Bag 1.13L (2 Pint) - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Sainsbury's 100% Wholemeal Flour, Strong, Stoneground 1.5kg - Total Price GBP 1.29
1 x Le Rustique Camembert 250g - Total Price GBP 2.11
1 x Sainsbury's Sundried Tomatoes 170g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Free Range Whole Chicken, Taste the Difference (approx 1.63kg) - Total Price GBP 6.24
1 x Patissier Menier Cooking Chocolate, Plain 100g - Total Price GBP 1.09
1 x Sainsbury's Free Range Woodland Medium Eggs x6 - Total Price GBP 1.58
1 x Sainsbury's Beef Steak Strips 454g - Total Price GBP 2.50
1 x Sainsbury's Pork & Beef Meatballs x40 1kg - Total Price GBP 2.50
2 x Linda Mccartney Cheese, Leeks & Red Onion Plaits 340g - Total Price GBP 2.00
1 x Sainsbury's Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry 325g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Italian Pepperoni 10" Pizza 367g - Total Price GBP 1.79
1 x Altivo Rioja Reserva 75cl - Total Price GBP 6.49
1 x Sainsbury's Houmous, Be Good To Yourself 230g - Total Price GBP 1.09
3 x Sainsbury's Carrots (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.32
1 x Sainsbury's Sweet Leaf Salad 400g - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Sainsbury's Cottage Cheese Natural, Be Good To Yourself 650g - Total Price GBP 1.55
1 x Sainsbury's Pitta Bread, Wholemeal x6 - Total Price GBP 0.54
1 x Sainsbury's Watercress Leaves 75g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Trio Of Olives 100g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Grissini - Bread Sticks 125g - Total Price GBP 0.54
1 x Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 300g - Total Price GBP 1.65

Total: £54.50

To feed 2 adults from Sainsburys (obv).

blimey it would take as long to post the list on here as it does going to do the shopping for my family of five!
But saying that I have noticed things going up (but then always make use of the BOGOF)

I have noticed the difference in pricing of the same item in the same shop but in different areas. i.e the town Morrisons was dearer for the same item than the rural one.
Anyone elses noticed that.?

Good luck on this thread tho OP its a good idea.

Is that lot going to last you all week without any extra bread ,milk or fruit?

There is bread flour in there as we make our own bread. 4 pints of milk is enough for the two of us. I will probably pick up some fruit in the market, though I will spend no more than about £3.

I'm going to do my shopping tomorrow and will post up my results. This is a great idea. I need to limit my weekly shopping (for 2 (I'm currently pregnant too) to £40. It can be done, but is getting harder and harder to achieve.

Last week's list:

2 x New Covent Garden Leek & Potato Soup 600g - Total Price GBP 2.00
2 x New Covent Garden Minestrone Soup 600g - Total Price GBP 2.00
1 x Carnation Light Condensed Milk 405g - Total Price GBP 1.22
1 x Sainsbury's Casserole Selection 750g - Total Price GBP 1.20
2 x Sainsbury's Red Onions (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.36
2 x Leffe Blonde Beer 750ml - Total Price GBP 5.00
1 x Sainsbury's Tortillas, Basics 200g - Total Price GBP 0.50
1 x Sainsbury's Cherry Tomatoes 335g - Total Price GBP 1.00
3 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose - Total Price GBP 0.38
1 x Sainsbury's Mushrooms, Basics 400g - Total Price GBP 0.89
1 x Sainsbury's Shropshire Blue 200g - Total Price GBP 1.47
1 x Colman's Tuna & Pasta Bake Casserole Mix 45g - Total Price GBP 0.98
1 x Sainsbury's 2% Fat Natural Yogurt 500g - Total Price GBP 0.88
1 x Sainsbury's Orange Juice, Pure With Juicy Bits From Concentrate 1L - Total Price GBP 1.20
1 x Sainsbury's Tuna Chunks, in Brine 185g - Total Price GBP 0.85
1 x Sainsbury's Digestive Biscuits, Basics 400g - Total Price GBP 0.23
1 x Sainsbury's Broccoli (loose) - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Garlic Baguette, Extra Strong x2 420g - Total Price GBP 0.84
1 x Sainsbury's Chopped Spinach 1kg - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Premium Chopped Tomatoes 4x390g - Total Price GBP 2.59
1 x Sainsbury's British Half Fat Creme Fraiche 300ml - Total Price GBP 1.001
x Sainsbury's Strong White Bread Flour, Unbleached 1.5kg - Total Price GBP 1.29
1 x Sainsbury's Free Range Woodland Medium Eggs x12 - Total Price GBP 2.00
1 x Sainsbury's Freedom Food Endorsed Corn Fed Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks 550g - Total Price GBP 2.49
1 x Sainsbury's Unsmoked Back Bacon x4 200g - Total Price GBP 1.67
1 x Sainsbury's Mozzarella, Basics 125g - Total Price GBP 0.47
1 x Sainsbury's Country Vegetable Mixture 500g - Total Price GBP 0.72
1 x Sainsbury's Boneless Medium Pork Shoulder Joint (approx. 1.28kg) - Total Price GBP 3.17
1 x Sainsbury's White Potatoes 2.5kg - Total Price GBP 1.37
1 x Sainsbury's Peppers, Basics (Colours May Vary) 600g - Total Price GBP 1.26
1 x Sainsbury's English Butter, Slightly Salted 250g - Total Price GBP 1.15
1 x Sainsbury's Pitta Bread, Wholemeal x6 - Total Price GBP 0.54
1 x Sainsbury's Cottage Cheese Natural, Be Good To Yourself 650g - Total Price GBP 1.55
1 x Sainsbury's Sweet Leaf Salad 270g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Wild Rocket Leaves 70g - Total Price GBP 1.00
2 x - Sainsbury's Semi Skimmed Milk Bag 1.13L (2 Pint) - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Maille Dijon Mustard 540ml - Total Price GBP 2.491 x Sainsbury's Chick Peas In Water 410g - Total Price GBP 0.53
1 x Meridian Natural Light Tahini 270g - Total Price GBP 1.99
1 x Sainsbury's Lemons, Basics x4 - Total Price GBP 0.87
1 x Sainsbury's Grissini - Bread Sticks 125g - Total Price GBP 0.54
5 x Sainsbury's Bananas (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.65
2 x Sainsbury's British Cox Apples x6 - Total Price GBP 1.99
1 x Sainsbury's Clementines x6 - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Sainsbury's Pure Clear Honey 454g - Total Price GBP 1.75

Total: 60.40

Fed: 2 adults for 10 days

1 x Sainsbury's Bleach, Basics 2L - Total Price GBP 0.28
1 x Andrex Toilet Tissue White x9 Rolls - Total Price GBP 4.00
1 x Sainsbury's Spaghetti 1kg - Total Price GBP 1.19
1 x Sainsbury's Spicy Chorizo Ring 225g - Total Price GBP 2.19
1 x Sainsbury's Mozzarella, Basics 125g - Total Price GBP 0.47
1 x Sainsbury's Broccoli (loose) - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Garlic x3 - Total Price GBP 0.88
1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Medium Flavour 500ml - Total Price GBP 1.84
1 x Sainsbury's British Cooked Ham 120g - Total Price GBP 1.89
3 x Sainsbury's Italian Passatta Sauce 700g - Total Price GBP 2.73
1 x Sainsbury's Strong White Bread Flour, Unbleached 1.5kg - Total Price GBP 1.29
1 x Sainsbury's Wild Rocket Leaves 70g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Clementines x6 - Total Price GBP 1.50
5 x Sainsbury's Bananas (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.65
1 x Sainsbury's Apples, Basics 650g ( variety will vary, all shapes & sizes ) - Total Price GBP 0.95
2 x Sainsbury's Wild Mushroom Tortelloni 300g - Total Price GBP 2.70
1 x Sainsbury's Sunflower Oil 1L - Total Price GBP 1.59
2 x Leffe Blonde Beer 750ml - Total Price GBP 5.00
1 x Sainsbury's Dried Red Lentils 500g - Total Price GBP 0.88
1 x Sainsbury's Grissini - Bread Sticks 125g - Total Price GBP 0.54
1 x Sainsbury's Butcher's Choice Pork Sausages x20 1135g - Total Price GBP 4.00
1 x Oatibix Flakes 550g - Total Price GBP 2.49
1 x Sainsbury's Sponge Scourers, Basics x5 - Total Price GBP 0.12
1 x Sainsbury's Mixed Fruit, Basics 500g - Total Price GBP 0.64
1.0kg x Sainsbury's Onions Loose - Total Price GBP 0.82
1 x Sainsbury's Tomatoes, Basics 450g - Total Price GBP 0.72
1 x Sainsbury's Somerset Brie 160g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Potatoes, Basics 2.5kg - Total Price GBP 0.97
1 x Family Free Range Eggs x15 - Total Price GBP 2.00
1 x Sainsbury's 2% Fat Natural Yogurt 500g - Total Price GBP 0.88
1 x Sainsbury's Digestive Biscuits, Basics 400g - Total Price GBP 0.23
1 x Sainsbury's Pure Kenyan Coffee Beans, Taste the Difference 227g - Total Price GBP 2.89
1 x Sainsbury's Strong Brown Flour 1.5kg - Total Price GBP 1.29
1 x Sainsbury's Garlic Baguettes x2 310g - Total Price GBP 0.99
2 x - Sainsbury's Semi Skimmed Milk Bag 1.13L (2 Pint) - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Sainsbury's Plain Flour, Basics 1.5kg - Total Price GBP 0.52
1 x Sainsbury's Brussels Pâté 170g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Fairtrade Colombian Beans, Taste the Difference 227g - Total Price GBP 1.61
1 x Sainsbury's Tortillas, Basics 200g - Total Price GBP 0.50
1 x Castello Blue 150g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Lean Steak Mince 500g - Total Price GBP 2.87

Total: £58 to feed two adults for ten days

Main meals (inc store cupboard stuff):
Dahl and rice
Tomato and pasta sauce
Pizza
Sausage and lentil casserole
Toad in the hole
Chickpea and spinach curry
Sausage pie
Spaghetti bolegnese
Baked eggs
Tortellini

Lunches: Baked potatoes and sandwiches

And this week's one. Come on people !

1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Coriander 28g - Total Price GBP 0.79
1 x Sainsbury's Red Onions (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.18
1 x Sainsbury's Red Chillies 50g - Total Price GBP 0.50
1 x Sainsbury's Limes x1 - Total Price GBP 0.30
1 x Sainsbury's Carrots, Basics 1kg - Total Price GBP 0.501 x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes, Basics 400g - Total Price GBP 0.33
1 x Sainsbury's Light Soft Cheese 200g - Total Price GBP 0.81
1 x Sainsbury's Strong White Bread Flour, Unbleached 1.5kg - Total Price GBP 1.29
1 x Family Free Range Eggs x15 - Total Price GBP 2.00
1 x Sainsbury's Wild Rocket Leaves 70g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Mushrooms, Basics 400g - Total Price GBP 0.89
1 x Sainsbury's Tomatoes, Basics 450g - Total Price GBP 0.72
1 x Sainsbury's White Pitta, Basics x6 - Total Price GBP 0.25
1 x Sainsbury's Tortillas, Basics 200g - Total Price GBP 0.50
1 x Sainsbury's Smoked Back Bacon, Basics 300g - Total Price GBP 1.46
1 x Sainsbury's Somerset Brie 160g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders, Taste The Difference x4 454g - Total Price GBP 2.50
1 x Oatibix Flakes 550g - Total Price GBP 2.491 x Sainsbury's Broccoli Florets 1kg - Total Price GBP 1.25
1 x Sainsbury's Greek Feta 200g - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Sainsbury's Peppers, Basics (Colours May Vary) 600g - Total Price GBP 1.35
1 x Sainsbury's Frozen Duck Legs 400g - Total Price GBP 2.50
1 x Sainsbury's Smoked Salmon Trimmings, Basics 120g - Total Price GBP 0.87
1 x Sainsbury's Oranges, Basics x6 - Total Price GBP 0.99
1 x Sainsbury's Ginger Snaps, Basics 300g - Total Price GBP 0.34
1 x Sainsbury's Lettuce, Basics - Total Price GBP 0.49
1 x Sainsbury's Avocado, Basics x4 - Total Price GBP 1.39
3 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose - Total Price GBP 0.38
1 x Sainsbury's Penne Rigate, Italian 1kg - Total Price GBP 1.35
1 x Sainsbury's Pitted Black Olives 400g - Total Price GBP 0.99
1 x Sainsbury's Single Cream 150ml - Total Price GBP 0.45
1 x Florette Crispy Salad 200g - Total Price GBP 1.74
5 x Sainsbury's Bananas (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.65
2 x Sainsbury's Tangerines, Taste the Difference x6 - Total Price GBP 3.00
1 x Sainsbury?s French Set Yogurts Variety 4x125g - Total Price GBP 0.79
2 x Sainsbury's Rioja Reciente 75cl - Total Price GBP 10.58
1 x Sainsbury's Apples, Basics 650g ( variety will vary, all shapes & sizes ) - Total Price GBP 0.95
2 x - Sainsbury's Semi Skimmed Milk Bag 1.13L (2 Pint) - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Sainsbury's Self Raising Flour, Basics 1.5kg - Total Price GBP 0.52

Price: £51.10

Meals for 2 adults:
Burgers in buns (pitta for me as ww!)
Tartiflette
Duck a l'orange
Broccoli and feta tart
Sausage pasta
Sausage stew
Sausage pie
Stuffed peppers

Snacks: Salsa
Tortilla chips
Homemade cake
Biscuits
Crudittes

Lunches: Smoked salmon and avocado salad
Smoked salmon sandwiches
Cheese sandwiches
Baked potatoes and salad

Waitrose shop for family of four. We're vegetarian and eat mostly an organic diet, apart from the occasional thing if waitrose doesn't have an organic equivalent. We make all our own bread and yogurt. Our store cupboard gets stocked up once a month which is a £50 shop with flours, sugar etc. We spend £50 a week on groceries.

Gala Organic apples 5s

qty 2 £4.98

Organic Pears min 4

qty 1 £2.49

Waitrose Potatoes bakers 4s

qty 1 £1.19

essential Waitrose coleslaw 300g

qty 1 £0.74

Waitrose Org baby plum tomatoes 250g

qty 2 £3.98

Waitrose free range egg noodles 300g

qty 1 £1.00

Waitrose Rainbow stir fry vegetable 260g

qty 1 £2.49

Waitrose Chinese style stir fry sauce 100g

qty 1 £0.79

Cucumber each

qty 1 £0.80

Cucumber Portion
qty 1 £0.45

Organic little gem lettuce min 2s

qty 1 £1.49

Bel laughing cow 8 portions 140g
qty 1 £1.01

Waitrose organic pasteurised semi-skimmed milk 1.136litre

qty 4 £4.40

Waitrose organic English Cheddar 3 medium 300g

qty 2 £4.98

Waitrose organic English Cheddar 4 mature 300g

qty 2 £5.38

Yeo Valley organic spreadable 500g

qty 1 £2.75

Rachel's organic unsalted butter 250g

qty 1 £1.41

essential Waitrose Italian mozzarella 125g

qty 2 £1.98

Waitrose high juice blackcurrant squash 1litre

qty 1 £1.49

Nairn's organic oat cakes 250g

qty 1 £0.89

essential Waitrose pure juice variety pack 6x200ml

qty 1 £1.28

Nestle shreddies 500g
qty 1 £1.99

JW fruit cocktail in juice 227g

£0.98

Velvet quilted white toilet tissue 4s

This week's list. This is seven days worht of meals for two adults. £63 this week.

1 x Sainsbury's Chicory 180g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Shropshire Blue 200g - Total Price GBP 1.47
1 x Sainsbury's Double Action Hand Grip Sponge Scourer x3 - Total Price GBP 0.46
1 x Sainsbury's Bathroom Scourers x2 - Total Price GBP 0.92
3 x Sainsbury's Tonic Water, Diet 1L - Total Price GBP 1.20
1 x Mcguigan Bin Series Merlot 75cl - Total Price GBP 4.99
4 x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes, Basics 400g - Total Price GBP 1.32
1 x Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - Total Price GBP 6.32
1 x Sainsbury's Limes x1 - Total Price GBP 0.30
1 x Sainsbury's Red Onions (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.18
5 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose - Total Price GBP 0.63
0.4kg x Sainsbury's Plums (Loose) - Total Price GBP 1.59
1 x Florette Crispy Salad 200g - Total Price GBP 1.50
3 x Sainsbury's Lemons x1 - Total Price GBP 0.72
1 x Sainsbury's Tomatoes, Basics 450g - Total Price GBP 0.72
1 x Sainsbury's British Cox Apples x6 - Total Price GBP 1.25
1 x Sainsbury's White Potatoes 2.5kg - Total Price GBP 1.25
1 x Sainsbury's Oranges x5 - Total Price GBP 1.25
1 x Sainsbury's Conference Pears x5 - Total Price GBP 1.25
4 x Muller Corner Greek Style + Honey 150g - Total Price GBP 2.00
1 x Sainsbury's 2% Fat Natural Yogurt 500g - Total Price GBP 0.88
1 x Sainsbury's Hazelnut Yogurt 150g - Total Price GBP 0.45
1 x Sainsbury's Wild Rocket Leaves 70g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Spinach 260g - Total Price GBP 1.40
1 x Sainsbury's Fishcakes, Smoked Haddock & Spinach, Taste the Difference 230g - Total Price GBP 2.00
1 x Sainsbury's Bread Yeast, Fast Action, Dried 56g - Total Price GBP 0.79
2 x - Sainsbury's Semi Skimmed Milk Bag 1.13L (2 Pint) - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Sainsbury's Basmati Rice 1kg - Total Price GBP 1.19
1 x Sainsbury's Capers, Capuccines 240g - Total Price GBP 1.45
1 x Sainsbury's Chicken Skinless Fillets 650g - Total Price GBP 6.00
1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Coriander 28g - Total Price GBP 0.79
1 x Sainsbury's Lamb Leg, Half - Total Price GBP 6.44
1 x Sainsbury's Pitted Black Olives 400g - Total Price GBP 0.99
1 x Sainsbury's Peppers, Basics (Colours May Vary) 600g - Total Price GBP 1.35
1 x Sainsbury's Greek Feta 200g - Total Price GBP 1.50
1 x Sainsbury's Hot Cross Buns, Taste the Difference x4 - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Garlic & Coriander Mini Naan x6 - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Roule 125g - Total Price GBP 1.00
1 x Sainsbury's Italian Pepperoni 10" Pizza 367g - Total Price GBP 1.79

Meals: Roast lamb and chicory (+roast pots!)
Stuffed peppers
Chicken piccatta
Chicken curry and naan
Fishcakes
Pizza
Pasta and spicy tom sauce

Plus lunches of sandwiches and baked potatoes and breakfast of cereal and yogurt and fruit. (+hot cross buns!)

I would complain about cost but the sauv blanc was too good an offer to refuse!

£57 this week for 2x adults.

2 x Hoegaarden 4x330ml - Total Price GBP 8.00
4 x Muller Fruit Corner Yogurt, Blueberry 175g - Total Price GBP 1.96
1 x Sainsbury's 2% Fat Natural Yogurt 500g - Total Price GBP 0.88
1 x Sainsbury's Soft Cheese, Be Good To Yourself 300g - Total Price GBP 1.19
2 x Sainsbury's Smoked Salmon Trimmings, Basics 120g - Total Price GBP 1.74
1 x Sainsbury's Free Range Woodland Medium Eggs x12 - Total Price GBP 2.15
1 x Sainsbury's Fishcakes, Smoked Haddock & Spinach, Taste the Difference 230g - Total Price GBP 2.00
1 x Sainsbury's Italian Pepperoni 10" Pizza 367g - Total Price GBP 3.59
1 x Sainsbury's Potatoes, Basics 2.5kg - Total Price GBP 0.97
1 x Sainsbury's Greek Feta 200g - Total Price GBP 1.50
6 x Sainsbury's Tomatoes (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.95
1 x Sainsbury's Garlic x3 - Total Price GBP 0.88
3 x Sainsbury's Lemons x1 - Total Price GBP 0.70
3 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose - Total Price GBP 0.38
1 x Sainsbury's Lamb Neck Fillet (approx 200g) - Total Price GBP 2.50
1 x Saxa Table Salt Drum 750g - Total Price GBP 0.41
1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 1L - Total Price GBP 3.75
1 x Amoy Soy Sauce, Light 150ml - Total Price GBP 0.89
1 x Sainsbury's Wraps x6 - Total Price GBP 0.72
1 x Sainsbury's Tortillas, Basics 200g - Total Price GBP 0.50
1 x Sainsbury's Peppers, Basics (Colours May Vary) 600g - Total Price GBP 1.35
1 x Discovery Foods Fajitas Seasoning Mix 30g - Total Price GBP 0.75
1 x Sainsbury's Salted Peanuts, Basics 200g - Total Price GBP 0.30
1 x Sainsbury's Limes x1 - Total Price GBP 0.25
1 x Sainsbury's Red Chillies 50g - Total Price GBP 0.50
3 x Sainsbury's Red Onions (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.55
1 x Sainsbury's White Cabbage (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.53
1 x Sainsbury's Diced Chicken 241g - Total Price GBP 1.66
1 x Sainsbury's Chicken Drumsticks 500g - Total Price GBP 1.66
1 x Sainsbury's Chicken Thigh Fillet 325g - Total Price GBP 1.66
1 x Sainsbury's English Butter, Slightly Salted 250g - Total Price GBP 1.14
1 x Lurpak Spread 500g - Total Price GBP 2.80
2 x - Sainsbury's Semi Skimmed Milk Bag 1.13L (2 Pint) - Total Price GBP 1.50
5 x Sainsbury's Bananas (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.57
5 x Sainsbury's Apples, Basics (loose) - Total Price GBP 0.87
1 x Sainsbury's Oranges, Basics x6 - Total Price GBP 0.99
1 x Sainsbury's Pears, Basics 500g - Total Price GBP 0.74
1 x Sainsbury's Aubergines, Basics 500g - Total Price GBP 1.80
1 x Sainsbury's Avocado, Basics x4 - Total Price GBP 1.39

Main meals:

Courgette and chilli pasta
Fishcakes
Pizza
Chicken fajitas
Jerk chicken and coleslaw
Barbeque chicken drum sticks
Greek lamb and lemon stew

This is a good idea!
But, erm, do I have to actually type out my receipt? Is there some sort of online thing that'll do it for me? From my online shop, I mean.

@stllbroody I copy and paste the confirmation email from sainsburys!

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This is for me (pregnant), DH, DD - 2yrs & DS - 1yr.
My usual goal is approx. £40. Not a lot of non food items this week but we just didn't need much although this is probably a larger than average shop, definitely will not need as much next week. I tend to pick up cleaning things and tp later in the week from Home Bargains although this never works out to more than a few pound a week (4 max). We try not to use too many cleaning products and keep things simple. Fairy will clean most things!

Nappies are bought in bulk when the asda baby event is on. We try not to use too many baby wipes (although we still seem to use them for more than I'd like, spills on the carpet anyone!?) but always use huggies pure but never ever pay more than a pound for a pack. This is easy to do if you keep your eye on the sales. I know Coop has a good deal on them right now so I'll stock up. These don't come out of the grocery budget.

The menu plan for the week -

Dinners - (only 6, we're always out at least once a week at family/friends)

Pasta and Sauce with Cheese
Home made Pizza w Veggies.
Chicken, Jacket Potatoes and Veggies.
Sausages, Twice Baked Cheesey Potatoes and Peas.
Lasagne.
Potato and Leek Soup

Lunch

(DH often eats cereal in work and sometimes takes a snack/fruit from home)

Sandwiches
Cereal/Toast
Eggs
Bits of Fruit and Veg
Cheese
Pasta w Tuna & Sweetcorn
Leftovers

Breakfast
Cereal
Toast
H/M Applesauce

Snacks
Choc Bics
H/M Flapjacks
Fruit

Market Value Easy Peelers
£1.39

Tesco Medium Avocado Each
£0.50

Tesco Garden Peas 1Kg
£1.50

Really Welsh Leeks 500G
£0.99

Tesco Tomato And Basil Soup 600G
£1.00

Tesco Value Milk Chocolate Digestives 300G x 2
£0.74

Tesco Value Bran Flakes 750G
£0.77

Tesco Value Wheat Biscuits 550G
£0.75

Market Value Apple Pack x 3
£1.92

Tesco Fresh Whole Chicken Medium 1.50Kg
£4.00

Tesco Value Lasagne Sheets 250G
£0.23

Tesco Value Sultanas 500G
£0.64

Tesco Value Apple Juice 1 Litre
£0.56

Tesco Value Orange Juice 1 Litre Carton x 2
£1.22

Tesco Value Fromage Frais 6X60g x 4
£1.76

Bananas Loose x 12
£1.47

Tesco No Added Sugar Orange Ds Squash 750Ml
£0.91

Hovis Best Of Both Medium White 800G x 2
£2.40

Tesco Whole Milk 2.272Ltr/4 Pints x 2
£2.50

Tesco Semi- Skimmed Milk 2.272Ltr/4 Pints x 2
£2.50

Tesco Baby Plum Tomatoes 325G
£1.50

T Market Value Sugar Snap Or Mangetout Peas 100G
£0.50

Tesco 2 White Garlic Baguettes 338G
£1.00

Tesco Market Value Peppers
£1.13

Farm Pride Free Range Eggs Box Of 6
£0.85

Tesco Healthy Living Steak Mince 500G
£2.98

Tesco Carrot Batons 670G x 2
£1.00

Tesco Garlic Each
£0.26

Tesco Tomato Puree 142G
£0.25

Tesco Value Plain Flour 1.5Kg
£0.57

Tesco Sieved Tomatoes Passata 500G x 2
£0.58

Tesco Fusilli Pasta Twists 1Kg
£1.02

Scc Dragon Medium Welsh Cheddar 200G x 2
£2.78

Market Value White Potatoes 5Kg Tray
£1.95

Tesco Finest* 6 Pork And Chilli Sausages 454G
£2.58

Tesco Value Oats 1Kg
£0.75

Tesco Light Muscovado Sugar 500G Pack
£0.81

Tesco Value Golden Syrup 680G
£0.77

Tesco Value Butter 250G
£1.96

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Total Clubcard points 101
Total MultiBuy savings £2.38
Guide price (53 items) £47.61

Forgot to add we do buy a fair few value things. I always find this a bit hit or moss though but have gradually realised what is nice and what to stay well away from!

I couldn't shop that cheaply - we spend quite a lot less than that in the supermarket, but probably spend £10-20 on fruit & veg at the market every week for 2 adults and 1 toddler. Meat gets bought from the farm shop once every month or two so it's harder to work out.

I wonder whether our veg/fruit habits makes our bill more - main meals always have 3x veg with them, lunches 1x salady stuff and we all have at least 3x pieces of fruit a day.

so for those of you who are a family of 4 (or at least 1 child & 2 adults to feed - 1 BF) how much roughly do you spend a week not incl alcohol. (but including all toiletries, meat/fresh fruit/veg. - would £75-£100 be average?

This weeks:

1 Twinings Pure Peppermint Tea x20 £1.08
1 Twinings Green Tea, With Cranberry x20 £1.26
1 Twinings Camomile & Spearmint Herbal Tea x20 £1.08
1 Twinings Lemon & Ginger Tea x20 £1.08
1 Sainsbury's Cherry Tomatoes 335g Save 12p was £1.12 now £1.00 £1.00
3 Sainsbury's Lemons x1 £0.81
3 Sainsbury's Limes x1 £0.90
1 Sainsbury's Strawberries 227g Save 50% was £3.00 now £1.50 £1.50
1 Sainsbury's Red Chillies 50g £0.50
1 Sainsbury's Stringless Beans 225g Buy 2 for £2.50 £1.50
1 Sainsbury's Fine Beans 200g Save 50p was £1.50 now £1.00 £1.00
2 Sainsbury's Chicory 180g £2.00
1 Sainsbury's Dried Figs, Ready To Eat 250g £1.43
1 Sainsbury's Sea Salt & Black Pepper Croutons 85g £1.30
1 Sainsbury's Cucumber, Whole £0.80
1 Sainsbury's Bunched Asparagus 250g Save 50% was £3.00 now £1.50 £1.50
1 Sainsbury's 10% Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Be Good To Yourself 125g £0.85
1 Sainsbury's Bananas, Basics x8 £1.15
1 Sainsbury's Closed Cup Mushrooms 300g £1.00
1 Sainsbury's Grana Padano Cheese 200g £2.50
1 Sainsbury's Vine Ripened Tomatoes 250g £1.79
1 Limelite Spray With Shine Shield 500ml Save 25% was £2.55 now £1.91 £1.91
1 Sainsbury's Spring Onions Bunch £0.72
1 Sainsbury's Peppers, Basics (Colours May Vary) 600g £1.35
2 Sainsbury's Little Gem Lettuce x2 £1.76
1 Sainsbury's Aubergine £1.00
4 Sainsbury's Courgettes (loose) £0.77
1 Sainsbury's Cleaning Wipes, Lemon, Refill x40 £0.87
1 Sainsbury's Greek Style Cheese, Be Good To Yourself 200g £1.50
1 Sainsbury's Mini Chicken Fillet 241g Mix & match: buy any 3 for £5.00 £2.00
1 Napolina Tomato Puree 142g £0.79
1 Crespo Pitted Black Olives 820g £2.69
1 Sainsbury's Free Range Woodland Medium Eggs x12 Save 87p was £2.87 now £2.00 £2.00
1 Sainsbury's Small Red Onions 750g £1.00
1 Sainsbury's Thick Bleach 750ml £0.80
1 Total 0% Fat Greek Yogurt 170g £0.89
1 Sainsbury's 2% Fat Natural Yogurt 500g £0.88
1 Sainsbury's French Goats Cheese, Mild 150g £1.64
1 Marmite 250g £2.32
1 Sainsbury's Fresh Milk, Semi Skimmed 3.4L (6 pint) Buy 2 for £3.50 £1.85
1 Gale's Clear Honey 340g £2.25
1 Napolina Chopped Tomatoes 4x400g Save 50% was £3.89 now £1.94 £1.94
2 Sainsbury's Sea Bass With Lemongrass & Chilli Butter Introductory offer £4.99 £9.98

=£66

Meals: Roasted veg, goats cheese and cous cous salad
Lamb and feta stew
Caesar salad
Ratatoulli
Sea bass and brown rice
Mushroom risotto
Baked eggs and peppers

Lunches: Bruschetta
Tomaotes and mozerella slad
Asparagus egg and toast

bloody hell, you've all posted your shopping lists.............about £200 pw for 2 adults and 2 DC. Mostly from Waitrose

£100 - £140 a week. I'm a physcial shopper and my list is long...

3 meals a day x 7 days a week.
I think a lot of people dont take into consideration takeaways, eating out and family get togethers. Also considering breakfasts at home, packed lunches and proper home cooking IMO cant be done for less than £70-£80pw.

This was an interested article in the guardian on the weekend.
www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/apr/30/family-four-fed-50-week

I agree its impossible and to eat properly with one manual working husband and two fast growing little boys.

@bacon Great name btw! Thanks for the link, here is the original article from the independent in 1994, where they had the same budget! I was 7 in 1994, what was £50 then in today's money?! Here

Here's the shopping list they used for both:
Bread, pasta, cereals, rice and potatoes: Bread - white, 29p; soft grain, 45p; wholemeal, two, 78p; crusty white stick, 53p. Plain flour, 500g, 24p. Cornflakes, 500g, 89p. Wholewheat Bisk, 430g, 84p. Spaghetti, quick cook, 1kg, 72p. Rice, easy cook, 1kg, 99p. Potatoes - British, 2.5kg, pounds 1.65; baking, 1.7kg, pounds 1.26.

Fruit and vegetables: Bananas, 500g, 53p; apples, 1kg, pounds 1.45; white grapes, 500g, 88p; eight nectarines, 88p; honeydew melon, 99p; canned fruit, 49p; greens, 54p; white cabbage, 37p; mushrooms, 225g, 78p; onions, 340g, 24p; runner beans, 450g, 78p; fresh carrots, 740g, 32p; red pepper, 41p; cucumber, 38p; cauliflower, 55p; courgettes, 500g, 46p; round lettuce, 25p; canned sweetcorn, 45p; canned tomatoes, 23p; baked beans, 42p; petit pois, 69p.

Meat and fish: smoked ham, 120g, 69p; streaky bacon, 260g, 60p; two cottage pies, 98p; minced beef, 450g, pounds 1.09; sausages (economy), 900g, pounds 1.05; chicken drumsticks, 400g, pounds 1.12; minced lamb, 450g, pounds 1.38; four steak and kidney pies, pounds 1.89; can of beef and vegetable soup, 38p; fish fingers, 250g, 39p; smoked mackerel, 130g, 38p.

Dairy: Six eggs (size 2), 72p; milk - 8pts (semi- skimmed), pounds 1.66; Easy Pints milk powder, 95p; two strawberry yoghurts, 32p; cherry yoghurt, 16p; peach yoghurt, 16p; single cream, 36p; mild cheddar, 230g, 93p; cottage cheese & pineapple, 200g, 75p.

Fats and oils: Blended butter, 63p; sunflower margarine, 37p; rapeseed oil, 52p; Golden low fat spread, 39p.

Beverages: Brown Label tea, 49p; Medium roast coffee, 64p; litre of fruit juice, 49p; litre of orange drink, 57p.

Cakes, confectionery, snacks and sugar: Jam roll, 69p; milk chocolate digestives, 88p; rich tea, 49p; six assorted tarts, 35p; sugar cubes, 500g, 69p; strawberry jam, 450g, 72p; six packets of crisps, 59p; 10 choc-ices, 66p; chocolate, 200g, 76p.

Total price: pounds 46.62 ( pounds 11.66 per person).