Saturday, February 18, 2012

Publix trip 2/18 Spent $102.08, Saved $212.80 -- 68% Savings!

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

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


We had an awesome grocery trip today! We got stocked up on a ton of stuff! I'm hoping that I won't have to shop next week! (Fingers crossed...lol!) I use coupons combined with store sales to get huge savings off retail. The great thing about Publix is that they double manufacturer coupons (up to $.50.) They also have several store coupons available that they allow stacking with a manufacturer coupon on one item. They also accept competitor's store coupons which can be stacked with manufacturer coupons, as well! I love Publix, but it may bee better for you to shop at another grocery store and that is completely fine. Know your store's coupon policy. Check your store's sales ad every week and purchase sale items and combine coupons and you will soon be on your way to saving more at the grocery store! 

*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!
  • Be sure to check Southern Savers & I Heart Publix
    for complete Ad matchup's!



  • (8) Equal $2.50 ea. (sale-Yellow buy Flyer)
    -Used $2/1 MQ in SS 2/12
    *Made them $.50 ea.!*


    (4) Hefty Onezip bags $3/5 ($1.67 ea.)
    -Used (2) $1/2 MQ found in RP 1/1
    *Made them $1.17 ea.!*


    (4) Quaker instant oatmeal BOGO $3.91 ($1.96 ea.)
    -Used (2) $1/2 MQ printable HERE
    *Made them $1.46 ea.!*


    (8) Betty Crocker fruit snacks BOGO $2.99 ($1.49 ea.)
    -Used (4) $.50/2 MQ found in SS 2/05
    *Made them $1 ea.!*


    (6) G2 32 oz. $1 ea.


    (6) Wishbone salad dressing BOGO $2.85 ($1.43 ea.)
    -Used (3) $1.50/2 TARGET Q
    -Stacked with (6) $.70/1 MQ found in RP 1/29
    *Made them FREE + $.30 Overage!*


    (6) Zatarain's Rice mix $1 ea.
    -Used (2) $.50/3 MQ found in RP 2/05
    *Made them $.67 ea.!*


    (4) Progresso Broth 32 oz. carton BOGO $2.59 ($1.29ea.)
    -Used $1/4 PUBLIX coupon HERE
    *Made them $1.05 ea.!*


    (7) Hunt's Tomatoes 29 oz. can BOGO $1.99 ($.99 ea.)
    -Used (2) $.45/3 MQ found in SS 1/22
    -STACKED with Buy 5, get 1 FREE PUBLIX Q HERE
    *Made them $.60 ea.!*


    (1) Mt. Olive pickels BOGO $2.39 ($1.20 ea.)
    -Used $.50/1 MQ found in SS 1/22
    *Made them $.20!*


    (8) Green Giant canned veggies BOGO $1.29 ($.65 ea.)
    -Used (2) $1/4 PUBLIX Q HERE
    *Made them $.40 ea.!*


    (8) Bertolli Pasta Sauce BOGO $2.89 ($1.45 ea.)
    -Used (4) $1.50/2 TARGET Q HERE
    *Made them $.70 ea.!*


    (2) Ragu Pizza Sauce BOGO $1.59 ($.75 ea.)
    -Used $.75/2 MQ found in RP 1/29
    *Made them $.42 ea.!*


    (4) Tyson Chicken nuggets BOGO $5.99 ($2.99 ea.)
    -Used (2) $.75/1 MQ found in SS 2/12
    -Used (2) $1/1 MQ (received from emailing the company!)
    *Made them $2.12 ea.!*


    (8) Kraft Shredded cheese BOGO $3.49 ($1.75 ea.)
    -Used (4) $1/2 Kraft cheese TARGET coupon (NLA)
    -STACKED with (4) $.50/2 MQ HERE
    *Made them $.75!*


    (2) Publix pizza dough BOGO $2.59 ($1.30 ea.!)


    Publix 18 ct. eggs $2.50


    Peaches $2.35


    Strawberries $2


    Milk $3.99


    Grapes $2.25


    (4) Sundown vitamins b6 150 ct. $3.59 ea. (reg. price)
    -Used (4) $3 off any sundown vitamins PUBLIX Q (Found in Green adv. flyer-usually beside the sales ad on the turnabout as you walk into the store.)
    -Stacked with (2) $2/1 MQ found in RP 1/22 & (2) $1/1 MQ found in RP 1/22
    *Made them FREE + $3.64 Overage!!*


    (2) Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal ($2.14 ea.) 50% off (Sat. and Sun. deal only)
    -Used $1/2 TARGET Q HERE
    -STACKED with $1/2 MQ HERE
    *Made them $1.14 ea.!*


    (2) Kellogg's Krave cereal (1.99 ea.) 50% off (Sat. and Sun. deal only)


    -Used $1/2 TARGET Q HERE


    -STACKED with (2) $.70/1 MQ HERE
    *Made them $.80 ea.!*


    Tropicana OJ $3


    And there you have it! GREAT trip this week! We will be donating several items from this trip: cereal, fruit snacks, rice, pasta sauce, & salad dressing! I hope you all have a blessed week and remember to share your abundance with those the Lord brings into your life. If you are just starting out with your couponing and giving, pray for the Lord's guidance on where your extras should go. He will answer!

    Have a question? Leave a comment below!

    Sunday, February 5, 2012

    I spent $90.26 & received a $10 Publix gift card, Saved $105.85--54% Savings!!

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

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




    *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!

  • Be sure to check Southern Savers & I Heart Publix
    for complete Ad matchup's!




  • (3) Coffee Mate 32 oz. 2/$5 ($2.50 ea.)
    -Used $1.85/3 MQ printable 
    *Made them $1.88 ea.!*


    (2) Fresh Express Salad BOGO $3.99
    *Made them $1.99 ea.!*


    (1) Cole Slaw $1.69!


    (9) Jolly Pop Pop corn $1 ea. (raincheck from last week!)
    -Used (9) $.50/1 MQ


    (2) Oscar Mayer hot dogs BOGO $5.19 ($2.60 ea.)
    -Used $1/2 Target printable
    *Made them $2.10 ea.!*


    (2) Sargento shredded cheese BOGO $3.99
    *Made them $1.99 ea.!*


    (6) General Mills Cereals BOGO $3.99 ($1.99 ea.)
    -Used (2) $1.75/2 MQ printable
    *Made 4 of them them $1.12 ea. and the other 2 $1.99 ea.!*


    (2) Lays potato chips BOGO $4.29 ($2.15 ea.)


    (2) Bailey's coffee creamer 16 oz. 3/$5 ($1.67 ea.)
    -Used (2) $.55/1 MQ printable
    *Made them $1.12 ea.!*


    (2) Marzetti Veggie dip BOGO $3.69 ($1.84 ea.)
    -Used (2) $.50/1 MQ 
    *Made them $.84 ea.!*


    (2) Activia yogurt 4 pk. 3/$6 ($2 ea.)
    -Used (2) $1/1 MQ 
    *Made them $1 ea.!*


    (2) Mt. Olive Pickles BOGO $2.99
    -Used (2) $.50/1 MQ
    *Made them $.50 ea.!*


    (4) Barilla Whole Grain Pasta BOGO $1.56 ($.78 ea.)
    -Used (4) $1/1 MQ (facebook printable)
    *Made them FREE + $.88 OVERAGE!*


    (12) Jars Beechnut baby food BOGO $.55 ($.28 ea.)
    -Used (4) $1/3 MQ printable
    *Made them FREE + $.64 OVERAGE!*


    (3) Bush's grillin' beans 3/$5 ($1.67 ea.!)


    (2) Campbell's Chicken noodle soup 4 pk. $1.99
    *Made each can $.50!*


    (1) Reynold's foil $2.99
    -Used $.75/1 MQ
    *Made it $2.24!*


    Bananas $1.98


    Strawberries $2.50


    Rib eye steak $13.84


    Pork spare ribs $9.59


    We will be donating some pop corn and the baby food this week! I hope that you are saving more on your grocery bill this year. Have you set a goal? I am tracking my spending again this year. I hope to donate more this year, too!! I think it's important to use the tools the Lord gives us to spread the Love of Christ and what better way to do that than sharing what we have with others. I feel that the Lord has blessed me with couponing and I want to use it to be a blessing to others. Thank you all for reading and I hope that you are learning from my blog posts. That's the reason I post them, so you can see how it works! Please let me know if you have any questions! God Bless you and may you have a blessed week!! =)