Thursday, March 22, 2012

Publix Trip 3/22 Spent $126.00 & Saved $155.67 55% 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!


  • WE had a another great trip today!! Here is what all we got:


    (12) Boxes Betty Crocker Potatoes BOGO $1.99 ($.99 ea.)
    -Used (6) $.50/2 MQ 
    *Made them $.49 ea.!*


    (3) Boxes Kellogg's Froot Loops 2/$5
    -Used (3) $.50/1 MQ printables
    -STACKED with TARGET $1/3 
    *Made them $1.17 ea.!*


    (2) Doritos BOGO $4.29 ($2.14 ea.)


    (4) I can't believe it's not butter tubs BOGO $3.69 ($1.85 ea.)
    -Used (4) $1.25/1 MQ printables
    -STACKED with (2) TARGET $.75/2
    *Made them $.22 ea.!*


    (4) Land O' Lakes Stick butter $2.50 ea.
    -Used (4) $.75/1 MQ printables
    *Made them $1.75 ea. OR $.44 per stiick!!*


    (4) Kraft shredded cheese BOGO $3.49 ($1.74 ea.)
    -Used (2) TARGET $1/2 Kraft Cheese items
    *Made them $1.24 ea.!*


    (6) Quaker granola bars BOGO $2.99 ($1.49 ea.)
    -Used (2) $1/3 MQ printables
    *Made them $1.16 ea. OR $.15 per bar!!!*


    (2) Kraft Fresh Take $2 ea.
    -Used BOGO PUBLIX printable (from KraftFirstTaste.com)
    -STACKED with (2) $1/1 MQ printables 
    *Made them FREE!*


    (4) Keebler Ready Crust 3/$5 ($1.67 ea.)
    -Used (2) $.50/2 MQ printables
    *Made them $1.17!*


    (2) Planter's peanut butter $2.99 ea. (YAB)
    -Used (2) $1/1 MQ printables 
    -STACKED with TARGET $1/2 Planters snack items
    *Made them $1.49!*


    (5) Welch's Jelly BOGO $2.39 ($1.19 ea.)
    -Used (2) $.50/1 MQ (peelies I found a while back)
    -Used (3) $.75/1 MQ (from emailing the company)
    *Made them $.34 ea.!*


    (4) Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends BOGO $3.99 ($1.99 ea.)
    -Used (4) $1/1 MQ printables
    *Made them $.99 ea.!*


    (4) Eggo Waffles BOGO $2.99 ($1.49 ea.!)


    (2) Mayfield Ice Cream BOGO $5.99 ($2.99 ea.!)


    (1) Log Cabin Syrup BOGO $3.89 ($1.94 ea.!)


    (4) Smucker's Uncrustables 4 pks. $2 ea.


    (1) Mini Wheat buns 6 pk. BOGO $3.29 ($1.65 ea.!)


    (1) Sandwich Buns BOGO $3.29 ($1.65 ea.!)


    (1) Arnold 100 % Whole wheat bread BOGO $2.99 ($1.49 ea.!)


    Publix Gal. 2% Milk $3.89


    Publix Eggs 1 doz. $1.89


    (1) Simply OJ $3
    -Used $1/1 MQ printable
    *Made it $2!*


    3 lb. bag Fuji apples $2.99


    5 lb. bag Red Potatoes $2.99


    Cantaloupe $2


    Campari Tomatoes $2.99


    (2) Strawberries $2.50 ea.!


    Bananas $1.86


    Navel Oranges $2.90


    (2) Fresh Express Spring Mix Salad BOGO $3.99 ($1.99 ea.!)


    (2) Hershey's Fun size mixed bagged candy BOGO $6.49 ($3.25 ea.!)




    We will be sharing/donating cereal, jelly, boxed potatoes, butter, & cheese from this trip! I love being able to share my extras with others who are in need! I encourage you, also, to share your abundance with those around you who are in need. Your abundance may not be grocery items, it could be a talent or your time. The Lord gives us gifts and intends for us to use them to bless others, and to spread HIS love! May you all have a GREAT week and thanks for taking time to read my little blog! Happy Shopping!! =)

    Have a question? Leave a comment below!

    Sunday, March 11, 2012

    CVS Trip 3/11/12 Spent $40.49, Saved $77.53 -- 66% Savings!


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

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


    I had $10 ECB's from last week and I also had a $4/$20 purchase CVS coupon from my email. Be sure and register your card on-line with your email address because they send these coupons out often!! 

    Here is what all we got:


    I did 3 transactions so that I could use my ECB's from one transaction on another to keep my total out of pocket pay down!

    1st transaction:
    (1) Pediacare $5.99, Get $5 ECB's
    (2) Irish Spring body wash 2/$7, get $4 ECB's
    -Used (2) $.50/1 MQ from today's paper
    (2) Sparkle 8 pk. 2/$10, get $2 ECB's
    -Used $1/1 from All You March
    (1) Chex Mix $1.50

    -Used $4/$20 CVS Purchase emailed coupon
    -Used $10 ECB's from last week
    Paid: $10.33
    Received: $11 ECB's 

    2nd transaction:
    Cash card deal- Spend $30, get $10 cash card:
    (5) 4 lb. sugars $2.79 ea.
    (2) Cottonelle 18 pks. $8.99 ea.
    -Used (2) $.50/1 mq from today's paper

    -Used $11 ECB's 
    Paid: $22.80
    Received: $10 cash card

    3rd transaction:
    ECB Snacks Deal: Spend $15, get $5
    (3) Snack size Hershey's/Reese's $3
    (7) 2lt. cokes $.99

    -Used $10 cash card
    Paid: $7.36
    Received: $5 ECB's

    We will be sharing/donating rolls of toilet paper & paper towels from this trip! As always, I encourage you to also share your abundance with others!! 

    Have a question? Leave a comment below!

    Publix Trip 3/07/12 Spent $83.74 & Saved $146.87 - 64% 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!



  • WE had a another great trip today!! Here is what all we got:



    (2) Gallon milk $3.99 ea.
    -Used (2) FREE milk wyb 3 breakfast products Q printable from Milk Mustache Campaign
    *Made them FREE!*

    (2) Publix Premium OJ $2.50 ea.

    (2) Jimmy Dean D-Lights $6.59
    -Used $1.25 off wyb any 100%  OJ MQ HERE
    *Made them $5.34!*  OR $1.33 ea. sandwich! BTW the egg McMuffins from McD's are $2.50 ea.!!



    (4) Dannon Activia yogurts $2.50 ea. (reg. price)
    -Used (2) $2/2 TARGET Q printable HERE
    -STACKED with (4) $1/1 MQ printable HERE (Use zip 99218)
    OR $1/1 MQ found in March ALL YOU mag. pg. 122 
    OR $1/1 MQ found in 2/12 SS insert
    *Made them $.50 ea.!*



    (2) Kraft refrigerated granola Milkbars 2/$5 ($2.50 ea.)
    -Used $2/2 PUBLIX Q found in Yellow Adv. flyer
    -STACKED with $1.50/2 MQ HERE from Walmart.com
    *Made them $.75 ea.!*



    (4) Kraft Fresh Take Cheese and breadcrumb mix $2 ea. (in Yellow Adv. Flyer)
    -Used (2) $2/2 PUBLIX Q found in yellow adv. flyer
    -STACKED with (2) $1.50/2 MQ HERE from Walmart.com
    *Made them $.25 ea.!*


    (5) Kellogg's Cereals BOGO $4.69 ($2.35 ea.)

    -Used $5 of any 5 Kellogg's cereals MQ printable (NLA)
    -STACKED with $1/3 TARGET Q printable HERE

    *Made them $1.15 ea.!*


    (4) Cheez It's BOGO $3.89 ($1.94 ea.!)
    -Used (4) $.50/1 MQ (tearpad Q...friend found and shared with me!)
    *Made them $.94 ea.!*


    (1) Keebler Jumbo Stick Cookies $3.69 (reg. price)
    -Used Free product when you buy 3 Cheez It's TARGET Q printable HERE



    *Made them FREE!*

    (4) Smart Balance Milks 1/2 gal. $2.50 ea.
    -Used (4) $1.50/1 MQ from 3/04 SS
    *Made them $1 ea.!*

    (7) Emerald's Breakfast on the go BOGO $3.29 ($1.64 ea.)
    -Used (4) $1/1 MQ HERE 
    -& Used (4) $1/1 MQ from 3/04 RP
    *Made them $.64 ea.!*

    (2) Welch's Fruit and Yogurt snacks BOGO $2.79 ($1.39 ea.)
    -Used $1/2 MQ from 1/15 SS
    -Stacked with $1/1 PUBLIX Q found in Spring Family Style Magazine (Mailer you can sign up to receive on Publix.com)
    *Made them $.40 ea.!*

    (6) Lunchables $1 ea.

    (7) Vlasic Pickles BOGO $2.89 ($1.45 ea.)
    -Used $.55/1 MQ from 1/29 SS
    *Made them $.90 ea.!*

    (4) Chef Boyardee Ravioli BOGO $1.49 ($.74 ea.)

    (2) Oscar Mayer hot dogs BOGO$3.59 ($$1.80 ea.)

    Baby carrots $1.29

    Grape tomatoes $1.50

    Tangerines $2.99

    Bananas $1.57

    Cabbage $.82  

    Red potatoes $2.99

    Fresh attitude leafy greens salad mix $2

    -Used (3) $2 off Produce PUBLIX Q from sharing the Stocking Spree booklet - sign up here HERE

    Eggs $1.89

    (3) Coffee Mate Hazelnut Latte 3/$5 (in Yellow Flyer)
    -Used $1.85/3 MQ printable HERE
    *Made them $1.05 ea.!* 

    That's all this week! We will be sharing/donating a box of cereal from this trip! I hope you all have a blessed week! 

    Thursday, March 1, 2012

    Publix Trip 2/29 Spent $101.68 & Saved $121.02 - 53% 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!



  • Another great trip to Publix! I love shopping Publix because they have great bogo deals each week and by combining (ad stacking) coupons you can get alot of cheap/free deals!! Here is what all we got today:


    (2) Gallon milk $3.99 ea.
    -Used (2) FREE milk wyb 3 breakfast products Q printable from Milk Mustache Campaign
    *Made them FREE!*


    (6) G2 32 oz. $1 ea.


    (4) Coffee mate natural bliss 3/$5 ($1.67 ea.) (in Yellow adv. flyer) 
    -Used (4) $1/1 MQ from Coffee-mate Natural Bliss fb promo
    *Made them $.67 ea.!*


    (1) Tropicana OJ $3


    (1) Jimmy Dean D-Lights $6.59
    -Used $1.25 off wyb any 100%  OJ MQ HERE
    *Made them $5.34!*  OR $1.33 ea. sandwich! BTW the egg McMuffins from McD's are $2.50 ea.!!


    (5) Kellogg's Corn Flakes $1.99 ea.
    -Used $5 of any 5 Kellogg's cereals MQ printable (NLA)
    *Made them $1 ea.!*


    (4) Dannon Activia yogurts 3/$6 ($2 ea.)
    -Used (2) $2/2 TARGET Q printable HERE
    -STACKED with (4) $1/1 MQ printable HERE (Use zip 99218)
    OR $1/1 MQ found in March ALL YOU mag. pg. 122 
    OR $1/1 MQ found in 2/12 SS insert
    *Made them FREE!*


    (1) Publix ice cream $3.50


    (4) Ritz crackers BOGO $3.39 ($1.69 ea.)
    -Used (2) $1/2 TARGET Q printable HERE
    -STACKED with (2) $1/2 MQ HERE
    *Made them $.70 ea.!*


    (4) Toaster Strudel BOGO $2.89 ($1.44 ea.)
    -Used (20 $.50/2 MQ found in GM insert 2/5 OR 1/8
    *Made them $.95 ea.!*


    (2) Kraft refrigerated granola Milkbars 2/$5 ($2.50 ea.)
    -Used $2/2 PUBLIX Q found in Yellow Adv. flyer
    -STACKED with $1.50/2 MQ HERE from Walmart.com
    *Made them $.75 ea.!*


    (2) Kraft Fresh Take Cheese and breadcrumb mix $2 ea. (in Yellow Adv. Flyer)
    -Used $2/2 PUBLIX Q found in yellow adv. flyer
    -STACKED with $1.50/2 MQ HERE from Walmart.com
    *Made them $.25 ea.!*


    (4) Shedd's Spread BOGO $2.69 ($1.34 ea.)
    -Used (4) $1/1 MQ printable HERE
    *Made them $.34 ea.!* 


    (5) Tetley tea family size $2.29 ea. (reg. price)
    -Used (5) $.75/1 MQ from inserts
    *Made them $1.54 ea.!* (Not the best price, but I needed more tea and my coupons were expiring!)


    (4) Planters peanuts 16 oz. $2.99
    -Used (2) $1/2 TARGET Q printable HERE
    -STACKED with (2) $1/2 MQ printable HERE (NLA)
    *Made them $1 ea.!*


    (2) Folger's100%  Columbian brick coffee $3.99 ea.
    -Used (2) $.25/1 MQ from 2/5 RP
    *Made them $3.50 ea.!*


    (2) LouAna Canola Oil 48 oz. $3
    -Used (2) $.55/1 MQ found in 2/26 RP
    *Made them $2.45 ea.!*


    (1) Hunt's ketchup 32 oz. BOGO $2.15 ($1.22 ea.!)


    (2) Dawn Dish 9 oz. $1.49 ea.
    -Used (1) $1/2 PUBLIX Q found in yellow adv. flyer
    -STACKED with (1) $.25/1 MQ found in home made simple p&g home mailer
    *Made them $.75 ea.!*


    (1) Blue Plate Mayo BOGO $3.99 ($1.99 ea.)
    -Used (1) $.35/1 MQ received from emailing the company
    *Made it $1.29!*


    (2) Capri Sun $2.33 ea.


    (1) Romaine lettuce $1.29


    (1) Nature's Own Bread BOGO $2.43 ($1.22 ea.!)


    Ribeye steaks (boneless) $12.22 ($7.99/lb.)


    Strawberries 1 lb. $3.29


    There you have it! We are donating/sharing the 4 tubs of butter and 1 box cereal from this week's trip! Remember to always share your abundance with those the Lord brings into your life. If you don't have any idea on who you can donate to, pray and ask God to show you. While you are waiting, continue to grow yor donation box each week and when the Lord shows you who to help, you will be ready! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a blessed week! =)

    Have a question? Leave a comment below!