Publix Trip 10/30/11 Spent $116.22 & Saved $190.91--62 % 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 coupon insert)
• RP - Red Plum (Sunday paper coupon insert)
• GM- General Mills (Sunday paper coupon insert)
• P&G- Proctor & Gamble (Sunday paper coupon 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 (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!

We did a freezer stock up trip today! I'm still trying to get that deep freeze filled up! =)

Be sure to check Southern Savers & I Heart Publix

for complete Ad matchup's!

Here are the pics:

(12) Toaster Strudel BOGO $2.89 ($1.45 ea.)
-Used (6) $.50/2 MQ from 9/11 GM or 10/2 GM
*Made them $.95 ea.!*


(1) Sara Lee Bread $1.99


(1) Gallon Publix Milk $3.99
-Used $1 off milk wyb Sara Lee Bread MQ (tearpad found on display of Sara Lee Bread)
*Made it $2.99!*


(2) Fresh Express Salad BOGO $3.99 ($1.99 ea.)
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ  (Vocalpoint mailer from a while back)
*Made them $.99 ea.!*


(2) Pillsbury Biscuit Scrambles BOGO $2.89 ($1.45 ea.)
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ from 9/11 GM or 10/2 GM
*Made them $.45 ea.!*


(4) Pillsbury Egg Scrambles BOGO $2.89 ($1.45 ea.)
-Used (4) $1/1 MQ from 9/11 GM or 10/2 GM
*Made them $.45 ea.!*


(2) Cheez It's BOGO $3.69 ($1.84 ea.)


(1) Crispix Cereal $4.09
-Used FREE Crispix Cereal wyb 2 Cheez It's peelie q found on Crispix Cereal
*Made it FREE!*


(4) Hershey's 30 pc. mix bagged candy BOGO $5.99 ($2.99 ea.)
-Used (4) $1/1 Hershey's MQ IP HERE
-Used (2) $1/2 Bagged Chocolate candy TARGET Q HERE
*Made them $1.50 ea!*


(2) Kool Aid packets $.25 ea.
-Used $1.50 off any Kool Aid (Stock up and Save mailed booklet)
*Made them FREE + $1 Overage!*


(2) Publix Kidney Beans $.89 ea


(3) College Inn Broth 32 oz. carton BOGO $2.59 ($1.29 ea.!)


(2) Hefty one zip BOGO $2.39 ($1.20 ea.)
-Used (1) $1/2 MQ found in 7/10 RP
*Made them $.70 ea.!*


(1) Pam Spray $2.50 (Yellow Adv. flyer)
-Used $.50/1 MQ IP HERE
FAR-www.pamcookingspray.com/nonstickmuffin/guarantee.pdf


(2) Post Great Grains cereal BOGO $4.29 ($2.14 ea.)
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP HERE
*Made them $1.14 ea.!*


(2) Hunt's Ketchup BOGO $1.69 ($.84 ea.)


(4) Quaker granola bars BOGO $2.99 ($1.50 ea.)


(2) Eat Smart bagged veggies $1 ea.!


(1) Honey Nut Cheerios $1.99 (Essentials)
-Used $.75/1 MQ received with FREE sample a while back!
*Made it $1.24!*


(12) Totino's Pizza Rolls BOGO $3.99 ($1.99 ea.)
-Used (6) $.40/2 MQ found in 9/11 GM & 10/2 GM
*Made them $1.60 ea.!*


(3) Ore Ida Frozen Fries $3.75 ea.
-Used Buy 2, get one FREE Yellow Adv. Flyer Publix Q
-Used $1/3 MQ found in 10/9 SS
*Made them $2.16 ea.!*


(12) Totino's Pizza stuffers BOGO $3.99 ($1.99)
-Used $.75/1 MQ found in 9/11 GM & 10/2 GM
*Made them $1.25 ea.!*


(4) Coffee mate 16 oz. 3/$5 ($1.66 ea.)
-Used (4) $.55/1 MQ (blinkie Q)
-Used $1/3 TARGET Q HERE
*Made them $.86 ea.!*


(2) Publix baking chocolate chips $1.99 ea.!


(2) Sundown Acidophulis Vitamin $4.79 ea.
-Used $6/2 Publix Q (Green Advantage Buy Flyer “Harvest the Savings” (10/29 to 11/18)
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ found in 10/2 RP
*Made them $.79 ea.!*


(2) Sundown Vitamin B12 $4.39 ea.

-Used $6/2 Publix Q (Green Advantage Buy Flyer “Harvest the Savings” (10/29 to 11/18)
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ found in 10/2 RP
*Made them $.39 ea.!*


bananas $1.82


There were lots of great deals this week! I hope you had a great week shopping and saving! Feel free to share you shopping trips! I'd love to here how much you are saving and what you are doing with your extras! Remember to always share your abundance and be a blessing to those who the Lord brings into your path! Oh and Happy Happy Halloween!!! God Bless!

Have a question? Leave a comment below!

**UPDATE** My New Bzz Agent Kit arrived!!!

New Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin product's, in my opinion, have both pros and cons. The pros are that the product's do what they claim to do:

"be naturally gentle and skin friendly for daily use"

"soften and help replenish skin's outer layer"

"be fragrance-free and hypo-allergenic"

"dermatologist tested and allergy tested"

"99% Natural"


The cleanser thoroughly cleaned  the dirt and oil from my face and left my skin feeling smooth and clean. However, It didn't have a pleasant aroma. It didn't smell BAD, it just didn't smell good. I understand the product is fragrance-free, but I would like it better if it had a better aroma. The moisturizing lotion smelled the same way and it was hard to get it rubbed in. It felt kind of like sunblock, but it did moisturize my skin and left it feeling smooth. Try the products for yourself and see what you think. 


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I am a member of Bzz Agent and I get to try out new products and give my honest opinion! My newest BzzAgent BzzCampaign is for Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin! Here is the kit I received:

(1) BzzGuide (information booklet)

(1) full-size Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser

(1) full-size Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin Daily Moisturizer 

Several coupons and free samples to give out!

The New Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin have been formulated with Cotton Extract because its gentle touch is perfect for sensitive skin. 

The New Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin product's claim to:

"be naturally gentle and skin friendly for daily use"

"soften and help replenish skin's outer layer"

"be fragrance-free and hypo-allergenic"

"dermatologist tested and allergy tested"

"99% Natural"

I will be using these products over the next 2 weeks and will be giving my honest opinion of the products. I look forward to seeing how my skin is transformed! I will keep you all informed on how much I like or dislike the product. 

In the mean time be sure to check out Burt's Bees on facebook to learn more about the Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin line. "Like" them and tell them what you think of their new skin line!

CVS Trip 12/24/11 Spent ONLY $2.66 & Saved $37.60! 93% Savings!

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

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

I had a great trip to CVS! I needed batteries for my baby girl's birthday present. Don't you know that nothing comes with batteries anymore...lol!! Anyway...I had $5.50 in ECB's (my quarterly Extra Bucks that I had not used yet.) So, I put them to good use!  

Here's what all I got:

I did 2 transactions so that I could use my ECB's from my 1st transaction to pay for my second transaction!

1st transaction:
(1) Gold Emblem Candy Corn $.99, get $.99 ECB's


(4) Skittles singles Buy 4 at $.50 ea. receive $1 ECB
-Used (2) $1/2 MQ printables HERE


(4) Glade scented oil candle refills $3 ea. (Spend $12, get $4 ECB's)
-Used (2) $2 off 2 MQ (check southernsavers.com for the location!)


-USED $5.50 ECB's
-Scanned my green bag tag (Every 4th visit, get $1 ECB!)


Paid: $2.34
Received: $.99 ECB, $1 ECB, $4 ECB, & $1 ECB from Green bag tag!


2nd transaction:
(2) CVS AA batteries Buy one get one free @ $6.79
-Used $6.99 ECB's from 1st transaction


Paid: $.32!!!!!
Received: NO ECB's =(  

Have a question? Leave a comment below!

Publix Trip 10/15 ~ Spent $105.28 ($95.28 after $10 Gift Card) Saved $181.57 (66 % 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 coupon insert)
• RP - Red Plum (Sunday paper coupon insert)
• GM- General Mills (Sunday paper coupon insert)
• P&G- Proctor & Gamble (Sunday paper coupon 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 (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!

Here are the pics:

(6) Jimmy Dean 4 ct. Frozen breakfast sandwiches BOGO $5.59 ($2.80 ea.)
-Used (6) $.55/1 MQ (8/28 RP)
*Made them $2.25 ea.!*


(1) Publix Premium Ice Cream BOGO $7.00 ($3.50 ea.)
-Used $1/1 Publix Q Baby Club Mailer
*Made it $2.50!*


(12) Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers BOGO $2.59 ($1.29 ea.)
-Used (6) $.50/2 MQ (9/11 GM)
*Made them $.80 ea.!*


(5) Dole Frozen Fruit Cups 2/$4 ($2 ea.)
-Used (4) $1/1 MQ IP HERE
-Used (1) $.75/1 MQ (ALL YOU MAG OCT.)
*Made them $1.05 ea.!)


Wright Bacon 48 oz. $13.99


(15) Publix Fruit Snacks 6 ct. $.79 ea.!


(2) Emerald Almonds BOGO $5.79 ($2.89 ea.)
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ (9/11 RP)
*Made them $1.89 ea.!*


(2) International Delight Creamers 3/$5 ($1.66 ea.)
-Used (2) $.55/1 MQ IP HERE
*Made them $1.11 ea.!*


(8) Covergirl Eye Shadow $2.99 ea.
-Used (4) $8/2 MQ (10/2 P&G) 
*Made them FREE +$8 OVERAGE!!!!*


(1) Luigi's Italian Ice BOGO $3.19 ($1.59 ea.)
-Used $.50/1 MQ (found in package from previous purchase!)
*Made it $.59!*


2.85 lb. Grapes $4.82


(10) Gatorade G2 64 oz. BOGO $2.29 ($1.14 ea.!)


(3) Welch's Essentials Juice 64 oz. BOGO $3.45 ($2.29 ea.)
-Used (3) $1/1 MQ (received from emailing the company!)
*Made them $1.29 ea.!*


(1) Lucky Charms $1.99 
-Used $.50/1 MQ IP HERE
*Made it $.99!*


(2) Cucumbers $.50 ea.


3 lb. bag apples $2.99


(9) Hunt's Tomatoes BOGO $1.49 ($.74 ea.)
-Used (3) $.45/3 MQ (10/2 SS)
STACKED with (4) $.50/2 TARGET Q IP HERE
*Made them $.22 ea.!*


(2) Alka Seltzer (travel size 4 ct.) $.75
-Used $1/1 MQ (Found the no size restriction Peelie Q on the regular sized Aleve product!)
*Made them FREE + $.50 OVERAGE!*


(10) Zatarain's boxed rice $1 ea.
-Used (5) $.50/2 MQ IP HERE 
*Made them $.50 ea.!*


(1) Dole Frozen Smoothie Shaker $1.67
-Used (1) $.75/1 MQ (found in ALL YOU Oct.)
*Made it $.92!*


(6) Mahatma Velencia Rice $1.15 ea. (reg. price)
-Used (6) $.50/1 MQ (Sunday Coupon insert--I forgot which one...LOL!)
*Made them $.15 ea.!*


(6) Publix yogurt cups $.40 ea.
-Used ($.50 off 6 PUBLIX coupon-baby club mailer)
*Made them $.32 ea.!*


(4) La Creme Yogurt 4 pk. $1.50
-Used (4) $1 off PUBLIX Q (Yellow adv. flyer)
*Made them $.50 ea.!*


(1) Publix Alcohol 16 oz. $1.49
-Used FREE product Publix q (baby club mailer)
*Made it FREE!*


(1) Publix 2 oz. hand sanitizer $.99
-Used FREE product Publix q (baby club mailer)
*Made it FREE!*


(1) Publix Cocoa Butter $3.49
-Used FREE product Publix q (baby club mailer)
*Made it FREE!*


(1) Idahoan boxed potatoes $1.34
-Used FREE product MQ (found in ALL YOU Oct.)

Well, there ya have it! We got stocked up on a lot of stuff today. This was a Great shopping trip! I am really loving this Alabaster, AL Publix! I have been really busy, but I wanted to get this posted for those of you that look forward to reading it. Please leave a comment if you have any questions or if you want to share your shopping trip! I hope you all are saving money at the grocery store and that you are sharing with others the abundance that you have been blessed with. The Lord gives us gifts. We are supposed to share those gifts as a way to show others HIS love! I hope you all have a blessed week and please let me know if I can help you on your coupon journey in any way. God Bless you All!

End of the Month Total for October!

I have been keeping track of my monthly grocery/household budget for 11 months! I am trying to stay under $400 for the month, but I went over that this month. I did a little freezer stocking, though. So, I think I'll be under budget next month to even it out. At the end of this month, I will add up all 12 months and calculate how much I spent per week on average and I am going to try to spend less next year on my grocery budget. For now, though, here is my spending for the month of October 2011:

10/1-WM-$65.02

10/2-WM-$12.12

10/5-Publix-$68.81

10/6-WM-$12.55
10/8-Walgreens-$25
10/10-WM-$68.42
10/14-WM-$9.17
10/15-Publix-$95.28
10/16-WM-$14.91
10/19-WM-$23.89
10/20-Food Giant- $42
10/24 CVS -$2.34
10/25 WM-$39.48


TOTAL: $478.99

Publix Trip 10/5/11 Spent $68.26, Saved $75.84 ~ 53% 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 (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!

I had an awesome shopping trip today. We went to the store in Alabaster and I think I have found myself a new favorite Publix! I didn't shop Publix last week, but I was glad to get back into the swing of things this week. You kinda miss it after taking a little break! Okay, well here is the pic of my awesome shopping trip:

(7) Lucky Charms Cereal $1.99 (Essentials)

-Used (7) $.50/1 MQ IP HERE

*Made them $.99 ea.!*


(1) Fritos corn chips $2.50 (had to have with chili tonight!)


(1) Publix Cola $.50


(2) La Creme 4 pks. $1.50 ea.
-Used (2) $1/1 Publix Q Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer 
-STACKED with (2) $.55/1 MQ IP HERE
*Made them FREE + $.05 Overage!*


(3) Voskos yogurt cups $1.50 ea.
-Used (1) $1/3 Publix Q Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer 
-STACKED with (2) $.75/1 MQ IP HERE
*Made them $.67 ea.!* (I could have used 1 more $.75/1, but I forgot to print.)


(2) International Delight 16 oz. creamers $1.66 ea. (3/$5 in Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer )
-Used $.55/1 MQ IP HERE 
*Made them $1.10 ea.!*


(4) Classico Alfredo Sauce $1.45 ea.
(2) Classico Marinara Sauce $1.45 ea.
-Used (2) Buy (2) Classico white sauce, get (1) Free red sauce MQ
-Used (1) $1/2 Classico MQ
*Made them $.80 ea.!*


(10) Campbell's soups $1 ea.
-Used (2) $1/5 Publix Q (found in weekly ad)
-SATCKED with (2) $1/5 MQ IP HERE
*Made them $.60 ea.!*


(2) Chili seasoning packets $.57 ea.


(2) Nathan's Franks $2.65 ea.
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP HERE
*Made them $1.65 ea.!*


(2) Publix 18 ct. lg. eggs $2 ea.!*


(2) Planter's Peanuts $1.59 ea.
-Used (1) $1/2 Target Q HERE
*Made them $1.09 ea.!*


(2) Publix black beans $.77 ea.


(2) Publix red beans $.80 ea.


(1) Snicker's Almond bar $.99
-Used FREE product MQ (Facebook promo the other week!)


(1) Publix Coffee $4.09
-Used Penny item Q in today's paper
*Made it $.01!*


Bananas $1.57


Grapes $3.43


Chuck Roast $12.93


Ground Chuck $5.10

We will be sharing Lucky Charms cereal this week! I hope you all have had great shopping trips this week. Leave a comment and let me know how much you have saved and shared! I believe it's important for us to share what the Lord has blessed us with. May you all have a blessed week and Happy Shopping! 

My New Bzz Agent Kit arrived!!!

I am a member of Bzz Agent and I get to try out new products and give my honest opinion! My newest BzzAgent BzzCampaign is for Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin! Here is the kit I received:

(1) BzzGuide (information booklet)

(1) full-size Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser

(1) full-size Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin Daily Moisturizer 

Several coupons and free samples to give out!

The New Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin have been formulated with Cotton Extract because its gentle touch is perfect for sensitive skin. 

The New Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin product's claim to:

"be naturally gentle and skin friendly for daily use"

"soften and help replenish skin's outer layer"

"be fragrance-free and hypo-allergenic"

"dermatologist tested and allergy tested"

"99% Natural"

I will be using these products over the next 2 weeks and will be giving my honest opinion of the products. I look forward to seeing how my skin is transformed! I will keep you all informed on how much I like or dislike the product. 

In the mean time be sure to check out Burt's Bees on facebook to learn more about the Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin line. "Like" them and tell them what you think of their new skin line!