Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Publix Trip Spent $53.64, Saved $156.46 ~ 74% Savings!!


Wondering how I get my Percentage Saved? I use the following equation:

Total Savings / (Total Spent + Total Savings) = % Saved

Abbreviations:



  • SS - Smart Source (Sunday paper Insert)
  • RP - Red Plum (Sunday Paper Insert)
  • MQ - Manufacturer Coupon
  •  IP - Printable Coupon
  •  WYB - When You Buy
  • FAR - Free after rebate
  •  NLA -No Longer Available 


*Things to remember when shopping PUBLIX (Northport, AL):
  • When and item is Bogo, you DO NOT have to buy 2, they are 1/2 price.
  • You CAN use one MQ plus one STORE coupon per item. 
  • Publix takes competitor Q's (find out which stores YOUR Publix considers  Competitors)
  • Publix doubles MQ, but not STORE q's, up to and including $.50!
  • You can do multiple transactions and use (1) $5/$25 Competitor + (1) $/$$ Publix purchase Q per $25 spent! 



I have been feeling a bit under the weather. (I got my wisdom teeth out, then got dry socket!) I did manage to go to Publix this week, but I did not take a pic this time. I will get back into the swing of things next week, but for now here is the list of all I got for $53.63 and  what coupons I used to get my total down:


I did 4 transactions and used (4) $5/$25 Sav A Lot Competitor coupons. 


1st Transaction:
(2) Doritos $2 ea.
(no q used, but will be FAR!)


(2) Sundown Vitamin D $2.99 ea. 
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ (don't know which insert)
-Stacked with (2) $3/1 Publix Q 
*MADE them FREE + $2.02 Overage!*


(2) Mahatma red beans and rice $1.89 ea.
-Used (2) $.50/1 MQ RP 9/11 
*MADE them $.89 ea.!*


(1) Mahatma Velencia Rice $1.15
-Used (1) $.50/1 MQ RP 9/11
*MADE it $.15!*


(1) Mahatma Long grain rice $1.29
-Used (1) $.50/1 MQ RP 9/11
*MADE it $.29!*


(1) Publix Shredded Cheese $2.50 


(4) Nabisco Graham Crackers BOGO $4.19 ($1.10 ea.)
-Used (4) $1/1 MQ IP HERE 
*MADE them $1.10 ea.!*


-$5/$25 Sav A Lot Competitor


Order Total: $8.96
Sales Tax:    $2.25
Grand Total: $11.21


TOTAL SAVED: $36.53


2nd Transaction :
(4) Trix Cereal BOGO $3.49 ($1.75 ea.)
-Used (4) $.50/1 MQ IP HERE
*MADE them $.75 ea.!*


(6) V8 V-Fusion BOGO $3.99 ($1.99 ea.)
-Used (1) $.50/1 MQ SS 8/7
-Used (1) $2/3 MQ IP  HERE
-Used (1) $1/2 MQ IP HERE
*MADE them $1.32 ea.!*


(4) Juicy Juice 64 oz. $2.50 ea.
-Used (4) $.50/1 MQ IP  HERE 


-$5/$25 Sav A Lot Competitor


Order Total: $11.95
Sales Tax:      $1.80
Grand Total: $13.75


TOTAL SAVED: $41.06


3rd Transaction:
(1) Pillsbury Toaster Strudel $2.50
-Used (1) $1/1 Publix YAB 
*MADE it $1.50!*


(12) Carolina Pride smoked sausage BOGO $3.49 ($1.75 ea.)
-Used (12) $.50/1 MQ SS 9/11
*MADE them $.75 ea.!*


-Used $5/$25 Sav A Lot Competitor


Order Total: $5.44
Sales Tax:    $1.61
Grand Total: $7.05


TOTAL SAVED: $39.27


4th Transaction:
(2) Eggland's Best Lg. $2 ea.
-Used (2) $.50/1 MQ SS 5/1
*MADE them $1 ea.!*


(6) College Inn Broth 32 oz. 3/$5 ($1.66 ea.)


(2) Borden Cheese singles BOGO$3.29 ($1.64 ea.)


(1) Publix Shredded cheese $2.50


(6) Yoplait Smoothie Mix (frozen) BOGO $3.19 ($1.59 ea.)
-Used (6) $1/1 MQ IP HERE
(BTW: It let me print 8 per computer!)
*MADE them $.59 ea.!*


(1) Frappuccino $5.99
-Used FREE Product coupon (promotion a while back)
*MADE it FREE!*


-Used $5/$25 Sav A Lot Competitor


Order Total: $18.36
Sales Tax:      $3.27
Grand Total: $21.36


TOTAL SAVED: $40.60


We will be sharing sausage from this trip. I hope that you all had fabulous shopping trips this week and that you share your abundance with others! May God Bless You and Your Family!


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2 comments:

  1. Hey Girl. this blog has really been helpful to me in this new experience. I was so lost in the beginning. You have been a BIG help to me and I want you know what a blessing you are. Don't get discouraged!!! You have helped me be able to do great things for others and that is awesome. You are such a blessing to me as a friend! Love Ya Girl!!!!

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  2. Thanks girl!! I'm glad I am a part of your couponing journey! You've helped me tremendously, also, and I thank YOU for that!! =)

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