13 July, 2009
Another great week at Publix for me!! Total retail: $119.85
27 January, 2009
2 Red Baron frozen pizzas : BOGO
Bag of Apples: sale
2 Pace Salsa ( a must for my super bowl fun!): BOGO / coupons
Bananas: sale
12 cups of yoplait yogurt: sale/coupons
2 boxes Toaster Strudals: BOGO/ coupons
2 bottles of Juicy Juice: BOGO/ coupons
tomatos: sale
Publix Mozarella cheese sticks: sale
2 bottles Kraft dressing: BOGO/ coupons
2 boxes of Post Cereal: BOGO/ coupons
4 Dole fruit parfeits : BOGO/ coupons
2 cans of sliced carrots
2 boxes nutrigrain bars: BOGO
2 boxes Honey maid grahm crackers sticks: BOGO
TOTAL RETAIL: $88.16
TOTAL OOP: $ 41.07 WHOO HOO!!
5 2Litters bottles of Pepsi
2 Bottles of Gatorade
2 bags of tostitos scoops
1 bag of Stacy's Pita chips
1 bag of Lays chips
This was buy $20.00 get $10.00 ECB back. I also had a coupon for the Stacy's Pita chips.
2 packs of Huggies Supreme
This was buy $20.00 in Huggies get $5.00 ECB back. I also had two huggies coupons!
1 Schick intuition razor
Get $4.00 ECB back. I also had a coupon
1 gallon of milk
1 bottle of head and sholders shampoo
2 bottles of Pantene shampoo/conditioner
Shampoos were get $ 3.00 ECB back for each (limit 5) I also had coupons for each bottle!
2 boxes of shredded wheat : BOGO/ coupons
2 packs of Reeses PB cups
Recieve $1.00 ECB for each pack!
TOTAL RETAIL : $82.22
TOTAL OOP After Previous ECB's/coupons/sales : $43.03
Recieved $30.00 in ECBs back!
So order basically came to $13.03!!
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13 January, 2009
Do you ever go to the store and come home feeling really good about your trip? I did it again! I don't know if you know this , but I am a coupon clippin', deal seekin, freebie gettin' psycho!! Some people (you know who you are) have made me this way!! So here was my latest break down!!
20 cups of Dannon yogurt-- 10/$4 & coupons
3 lunchables-- sale & coupons
2 boxes Barber stuffed Chicken-- B1G1 & coupons
2 boxes soft pretzels-- B1G1 & coupons
18 boxes of Betty Crocker fruit snacks-- B1G1 & coupons (YES, 18 boxes!! They last forever and are great for on -the -go snacks!!)
Mott Apple juice-- no coupons :o( needed it though!
2 packages of chicken breasts-- sale
Huggies wipes-- sale & coupon
2 boxes Kellogs breakfast bars-- B1G1 & coupon
Bananas--sale
Grapes-- sale
bag of fresh broccoli-- sale
2 bags of Ruffles chips-- B1G1
1 bag of Scoops tortilla chips
3 can of pringles-- sale & coupons
Ice cream-- sale & coupon
3 jif peanut butter to go -- sale & coupons
2 boxes fiber one toaster pastries-- B1G1 & coupons
4 boxes of pasta roni-- B1G1 & coupons
Retail TOTAL: $160.61
Total O.O.P: $ 75.99
Savings of : $ 84.62
I saved more than I spent!! That is one of my goals! I have done better, but I am content with my trip! I went a little over my $50/ week budget, but some of the stuff was for Monkey's birthday and extra mouths to feed that will be here all week! Don't' forget, Publix takes competitor coupons ! I mainly use Becentsable's grocery gathering and branch out from there! For more information on how I "publix" you can go here!
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20 October, 2008
Well, this trip to Publix was a pretty good one in my opinion. I got to stockpile some things that a house with kids (and hubby) definitely needs!! I am still good on vegies, fruits, meats, and dairy!! I was, however ,pretty bummed that I was just informed about the Whole Foods $5.00/$25.00 purchase (expires on Wednesday) that is usually accepted at Publix as a competitors coupon! Oh well, I still kept my trip under $50.00!Here is how it went:
30 September, 2008
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So if you don't know, I have made it my goal to get my grocery budget down to $50.00 per week. Yes, I make a couple trips here and there through out the week to get staples like eggs, milk, bread. The major shopping is done usually at Publix and for under $50.00! I have a family of 5 and so far it has been going very well. How do I do it, you ask?
To start I wait until thursday when the weekly circular is online. I then view it on line. The online circular has a shopping list feature that rocks!! You view the item in the circular, say yes I need that, and click "add". At the end of viewing and adding, I then print out my list. The lists is divided up into categories like, dairy, frozen etc. It also tells you what sale that item falls under. (You can also add the quanity you are going to buy-- Keeps me insanely organized when I am at the store!) Then in the next column it will tell you the price per item if it isn't BOGO. I then take my list to my blog sites that I check weekly for coupon match -ups. I print out my coupons. Some sites usually need you to download a coupon printer. Should be fine. I haven't had any issues with virus or such.
TIP: Most coupon printers will enable you to print two coupons as a max. You just have to hit the back arrow and resend the information. Also, any coupon that comes in a PDF form can be printed numerous times!
I usually use Cassie's site and those sites participating in BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering! (Southern Savers, Fiddlededee) You can use the Becentsable website for other stores as well. They are ALL listed there! Follow the same rules and go for it!
After I do those match-ups, I then go to my coupon stash to see what else will match up. Then I wait... I wait until Sunday when I get the Sunday ads. There are usually 2-4 more coupons in there that I can use for my week's trip. Then on Monday, I am off to Publix to do my magic!! I stock up on items we always use. I buy as many as I have coupons for when they are BOGO. (The first week you start, you will go over budget to get the "stash" going, then you won't need to buy that item later!) One week I will stock up on extras so that the next week they have a good meat sale, I stock up and use my budget on meat!
All it takes is about 20 minutes to do your match-ups. If I can do it... you can. I used to hate coupons and think it was a waste of my time. I went in and got what I wanted and got out. I am now realizing that it isn't that hard and time to clip is time to save $. Especially in this economy! My hubby works hard for his money, and I can help by saving as much as I can!!
REMEMBER: If you buy 2 items that are B1G1 make sure you use 2 coupons to get the best deal. Publix accepts competitors coupons (you can stack with a manufacturers coupon and a Publix coupon too) . You can use a store coupon ( Food Lion, Target, Harveys, Albertsons etc.) and a manufacturer’s coupon on the same item! Double your fun!!
Just as an example... here is this past week's trip breakdown:
Total retail: $119.85
Huggies baby wash wasn't exactly a grocery item, but it was cheap!! I didn't need any meats because I got it all last week!! This week was all extras and snacks!! Next week will be more meat!!
My most important tips for being successful!
1. Stick to the list
2. be flexible in what you eat
3. DON"T BUY IT UNLESS YOU HAVE A COUPON & IT IS ON SALE!
4. STOCKPILE
5. If you are in doubt about a coupon, check the stores coupon policy! Publix's is here!
