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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Publix Trip 8/7/2012 Spent $44.25 (Pre-tax), Saved $104.71--70% Savings!
Wondering how I get my Percentage Saved? I use the following equation:
Total Savings / (Total Spent + Total Savings) = % Saved
Hello stranger!! I know that it has been a while since I posted a break-down of my weekly Publix trip, and I apologize to those of you who have been missing it! I have been busy with...well...life! I had a moment to break this one down for you and I hope that it will be a tool to help you figure out how all this couponing stuff works to give you less out of your pocket!!
First of all, I shop Publix in AL. My store policy may differ from yours, so you have to find out what store's your Publix considers a competitor. You should also find out if the double man. q's up to $.50.
Here are a few reminders about 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 with direct links to the printable coupons mentioned below!
Here is the Pic:
-Used (2) $.50/1 MQ printable
*Made them $.99 ea.!
(2) Lucky Charms Cereal BOGO $3.99
-Used (2) $.50/1 MQ printable
*Made them $.99 ea.!
(2) Captain Crunch Cereal BOGO $4.89
-Used $1/2 Quaker products printable
-STACKED with $1/2 Quaker breakfast items TARGET q printable
*Made them $1.45 ea.!
(2) Cheez Its 2/$5
(3) Crayola 8 ct. crayons $.99 ea. (for my daughter's school supply list!)
-Used (2) $1/1 Cheez It's MQ printable
-Used $1.50 off school supplies when you buy (2) boxes Cheez It's (Start School like a Champion Kellogg's booklet, found at walmart.)
-STACKED with $.50/3 Crayola 8 ct. TARGET q printable
*Got everything for $3.97
(2) Publix premium ice cream 2/$7 (one Yogurt for me!)
-Used (2) $1/1 Publix premium ice cream Publix q's (Received in the mail from both Publix baby club and Publix Preschool Pals club--sign up on Publix.com, There is also a Target $1/2 market pantry ice cream, if your store considers Target a competitor!)
*Made them $2.50 ea.!
(1) Hungry Jack Syrup $3 (In yellow adv. flyer ad)
(1) Hungry Jack pancake mix $2 (In yellow adv. flyer ad)
-Used (1) Get free Hungry Jack pancake mix when you buy Hungry Jack syrup hangtag coupon. (Found on product.)
-Used (1) $.55/1 Hungry Jack Syrup hangtag coupon. (Found on product.)
*Made them both $2.45 or $1.23 ea.!
(2) Hunt's Ketchup 24 oz. BOGO $1.69
-No q's used
*Made them $.85 ea.!
(2) Mott's for tots juice 64 oz. $2 ea.
-Used (2) $1/1 MQ printable
*Made them $1 ea.!
(4) Heinz vinegar 16 oz. $1.29 (reg. price)
-Used (4) $1/1 MQ
*Made them $.29 ea.!
(4) Wishbone Dressing BOGO $2.85
-Used (2) $1/2 MQ printable
*Made them $.72 ea.!
(1) Publix Milk $3.79
(2) Birds eye steam fresh 50% off sale $1.25 ea.
-Used 1 $.50/2 MQ (I received these in the mail from emailing the company with praise of their wonderful product!)
*Made them $.75 ea.!
(2) Coffee mate creamer 32 oz. 2/$5
-Used $.75/2 mq printable
*Made them $2.13 ea.!
(1) Strawberries $2.50
(1) Blueberries $2.50
(2) Eggland's Best Eggs Extra Lg. $2.29
-Used 2 $.35/1 mq
*Made them $1.59 ea.!
(1) Lender's Bagel $2.19 (reg. price)
(2) Tombstone Pizzas $2.99 ea.
(2) Publix chunk cheese $2 ea.
-Used $1/2 Market Pantry cheese items TARGET Q printable
*Made them $1.50 ea.!
(1) Publix panty liners $.99 ea. (reg. price)
-Used $1 off any feminine item TARGET Q printable
*Made them FREE!
(2) Covergirl emery board $1.69 ea.
-Used (1) $3/2 MQ
-STACKED with (2) $1/1 Publix Q in Green adv. flyer
*Made them FREE plus $1.62 Overage!
(4) Sundown vit. D $3.29
-Used (4) $1/1 MQ (peelie q found on product)
-Stacked with (2) $5/2 PUBLIX Q in green adv. flyer
*Made them FREE plus $4.84 Overage!
-Used $5/25 Sav a lot (facebook back to school q)
-Used $5/50 Winn Dixie coupon (see iheartpublix.com)
I was very happy with the overage items to get my total down! I am using the covergirl items from my past trips and in future trips to build baskets for girls/women for Christmas (or to donate...haven't decided yet.) Also I am saving my receipts for the $5 School the Nation Rebate Here:
I plan on adding ketchup, dressing, Covergirl items, panty liners, and vitamins to the donation box! Always Give what you can to others who are in need! That's probably my favorite thing about couponing is being able to help others! I hope that this post helps you in some way! If you have any questions, please leave a comment. Thanks. I hope you all have a blessed week! =)
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Publix Shopping Trip 5/2 Spent $130.87 & Saved $176.27 -- 57% 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 with direct links to the printable coupons mentioned below!
Here is what all we got:
Here is what all we got:
(4) Tombstone Pizzas $2.99
(1) Publix Ice Cream $3.50
(2) Pepperidge Farm Frozen Texas Toast $1.44
(2) Stouffer's Family size meal $3.99
(1) Florida's Natural OJ $3
(1) Carrots $1.29
(1) Fresh Express Salad shredds $1
(2) Fresh Express Salad Kit $1.99
Bananas $1.81
6 lb. Ham $10.09
1/4 Watermelon $2.79
(5) Capri Sun $1.79
(4) G2 32 oz. $1
Here is everything I got using coupons:
(3) Kellogg's Corn Flakes $1.99 ea.
-Used (3) $.50 MQ printables
*Made them $.99 ea.!*
(1) Gallon Milk $3.89
-Used $3 off any gallon milk when you buy 3 boxes Kellogg's Cereals MQ (Peelie Coupon)
*Made it $.89!*
(1) Ore Ida Tater Tots 4 lb. bag $6.69 (reg. price)
-Used $2 off any 4 lb. bag Ore Ida frozen potatoes Publix coupon found in Spring Gathering booklet
*Made them $4.69!*
Booklets can be found near the weekly ad at the entrance to the store or sometimes they are held at the service desk and you will need to ask the cashier for one.
(4) Yosicle popsicle $2.30 ea.
-Used (4) $.50/1 MQ printables
-STCKED with (2) $1/2 TARGET Q printables
*Made them $.80 ea.!*
(8) Quaker granola bars $1.50 ea.
-Used (4) $.75/2 MQ from 4/29 Pepsi Moments insert
*Made them $1.13 ea.!*
(4) Ritz crackers $1.69 ea.
-Used (2) $1/2 Nabisco products MQ (tearpad-found at WalMart)
*Made them $1.19 ea.!*
(4) Lays chips (BIG bags) $2.15 ea.
-Used (2) $1/2 MQ from 4/29 Pepsi Moments insert
*Made them $1.65 ea.!*
(8) I can't Believe it's not Butter 15 oz. container $1.85 ea.
-Used (8) $1.25/1 MQ printables
*Made them $.60 ea.!*
(8) Ball Park Franks $1.65 ea.
-Used (4) $.75/2 MQ from 4/15 RP
*Made them $1.28 ea.!*
(4) Hormel Completes kids microwavable meals $1.25 ea. (Publix Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer “Happy Mother’s Day” (4/28 to 5/18)
-Used (4) $1/1 MQ printables
*Made them $.25 ea.!*
(4) Keebler Chips Deluxe cookies $1.79 ea.
-Used (4) $.70/1 MQ printables
*Made them $1.09 ea.!*
(4) Old El Paso Dinner Kits $1.60 ea.
-Used (2) $1/2 MQ printables
*Made them $1.10 ea.!*
Alright, I think that's everything! Hope you all have a GREAT week and God Bless! LMK if you have any questions. I am happy to help you get the hang of this coupon thing!!
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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:
-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!! =)
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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!!
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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.
-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 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!
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