Got $172 worth of groceries for $62 at Publix!

I spent quite a bit more than I normally would at Publix, but I had a $20/80 Heineken rebate I found at Winn Dixie last week, and this week's ad was so good I decided to go ahead and do it. Plus, I won't be shopping next week, so I used two weeks worth of the grocery budget this week.



-1 gallon deli iced tea, on sale $1.30
-2 Mott's Apple juice, on sale $2/ea, used 2 $1/1 IP
-2 Muellers pastas, on sale $.79/ea
-5 lb bag Idaho potatoes, on sale $2.50
-1.2 lb sweet onions, $1.19
-1.52 lb sweet potatoes, $.59
-1 Domino 5 lb bag sugar, on sale $2.99, used $.40/1 MQ that doubled
-1 Crisco canola oil, on sale $2.16, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled
-1 bag Mahatma rice, reg price $1.29, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled
-1 Cantaloupe, on sale $2
-2 lb bag Purdue chicken breasts, on sale $5.99
-1 bag Fresh Express salad, on sale $1.99, used $.55/1 MQ
-2 half gallons Smart Balance milk, on sale $2.50, used $.75/1 and $1.50/1 IP
-2 Ore Ida hashbrowns, on sale $1.89/ea, used $1.50/2 MQ
-4 Pillsbury breads, on sale $1.67/ea, used 2 $.40/2 MQ that doubled
-2 Kraft shredded cheese, on sale $2/ea
-4 Philly cream cheese, on sale $1.25/ea
-.5 lb Boar's head deli turkey, reg price $4.74
-2 Emerald nuts, on sale $3/ea, used 2 $1/1 MQ
-2 lb Publix butter, on sale $2/ea
-1 Welch's strawberry squeezable jam, reg price $2.69, used $.50/1 MQ
-1 Mt Olive pickle spears, on sale $1.50, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled
-1 Sundown vitamin B-12 120 ct, reg price $5.99, used $3/1 PQ and $1/1 IP
-1 Quaker chewy granola bars, on sale $1.50
-1 jar capers, reg price $1.49
-1 Gold Medal flour, reg price $3.09, used $1/1 PQ and $.25/1 IP that doubled
-2 Pepsi 2 liters, on sale $.85/ea
-1 Chock full of nuts coffee, on sale $3.50, used $.75/1 MQ
-1 Kraft mayo, on sale $2.45, used $1/1 PQ
-1 Kraft salad dressing, on sale $1.60, used $.75/1 PQ
-1 Playtex gloves, $2.29, used $1/1 PQ
-1 Tenn Pride sausage roll, reg price $3.29, used $.55/1 MQ
-4 Coke 12 pks, on sale $3/ea
-1 dozen 4 Grain eggs, on sale $2, used $.35/1 MQ that doubled

Total cost after $20 rebate: $61.86
Total saved: $110.42, or 64%

$5.44 for $52.47 at CVS!

Awesome trip to CVS today:



-2 Scott 6 packs paper towels, on sale $4.99/ea
1 Scott Extra Soft toilet tissue, on sale $7.49, used $2/2 Scott toilet paper and paper towels IP
-1 Combos, on sale $2
-3 12 pks Coke products (only 2 pictured), $4/ea, used 3 FREE 12 pk coupons from My Coke Rewards
-4 American Greetings cards, $.99/ea, used Buy 3 Get 1 Free from CVS Red Coupon Machine

Used: $20 ECB and $.44 oop
Received: $10 AmEx gift card, $3 ECB from cards, $2 ECB from combos ($15 total)
Total spent: $20.44 - $15 received = $5.44

This deal wouldn't have been as good without my My Coke Rewards coupons, but I was saving them for a trip like this! I was in need of some paper products, so this sale came at just the right time.

Winn Dixie 12/11 - Saved 62%

I normally shop at Publix, but this week there was actually more I wanted at Winn Dixie than Publix. Plus, it allowed me to get another $5/55 catalina I can use next week at Publix! I was pleased with my trip since I was able to get some meat and a bunch of dog food this week.

• 2 Kibbles n Bits, BOGO $5.99, used 2 $1/1 MQ


• 2 Doritos, BOGO $4.29


• 4 Sargento shredded cheese, BOGO $4.19


• 1 strip Fleischmann yeast, $1.79, used $.40/1 MQ that doubled and received $.40 Saving Star deposit


• 10 Alpo canned dog food, $.70/ea, used $1.50/10 MQ


• 2 Pop Secret popcorn, BOGO $3.29, used $.50/2 MQ that doubled


• 2 Kikkoman panko bread crumbs, $1.59/ea, used 2 $3/1 IP


• 1 Diamond Crystal kosher salt, $.99, used $.50/1 IP that doubled and received $.40 Saving Star deposit


• 1 Argo cornstarch, $1.69, used $.30/1 MQ and received $.40 Saving Star deposit


• 1 Pillsbury bread flour, $1.99


• 1 Winn Dixie ricotta cheese, $2.59


• 2 packages boneless skinless chicken, on sale BOGO, paid $7.48 for both


• 1 package Alasksan cod filet, $4.40


• 1 Coffee mate creamer, $1.67, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled

I also used a $5/55 Winn Dixie coupon.

Total spent: $34.14

Totals saved: $54.58, or 62%

Saved at Publix!

This week at Publix there were a few items I wanted to stock up on. Plus, I had a $5/55 Winn Dixie coupon that I wanted to use, so I spent a little more than I normally would.



-4 Texas Toast croutons, $.15/ea
-10 cans Alpo dog food, $.50/ea
-6 Krusteaz cookie mix, $.70/ea
-7 Totino's pizza, $1.02/ea
-2 Ruffles chips, $2.15/ea
-4 Old El Paso refried beans, $1.25/ea
-3 Nestle morsels, $1.13/ea
-1 Sara Lee bread, $1.43
-2 Sargento cheese, $2.60/ea
-1 Coffeemate creamer, $.67
-1 Boston butt roast, $6.27

Then I used my $5/55 Winn Dixie coupon

Total cost: $38.17
Total saved: $47.26, or 55%

68% savings at Publix!

I felt like I had a GREAT trip to Publix this week. I started off with $10 of free money to begin with, since I had a rebate from Corona for $10 back on the purchase of a $10 gift card. So I purchased a Publix gift card and then used it to buy my groceries!

• 3 Sargento shredded cheeses, on sale $2/ea, used 2 $.55/1 IP
• 1 Oscar Meyer thick bacon, on sale $3.50
• 1 Ocelo sponges, 2 ct, on sale $1.25
• 2 Mueller's noodles, on sale $1.10 and $.79, used $.55/1 IP
• 2 Breyers ice cream, on sale $3/ea, used $1.50/2 IP
• 1 Alexia bread, on sale $1.85, used $1/1 IP
• 1 Jimmy Dean sausage roll, on sale $2.50
• 1 gallon deli tea, on sale $1.30
• 1 lb Publix butter, on sale $2
• 1 Philly cream cheese, on sale $1.25
• 1 Aunt Jemima syrup, on sale $1.64
• 1 Duncan Hines brownie mix, on sale $1.40
• 1.86 lb sweet potatoes, on sale $.73
• 1 can Ortega diced chiles (needed for recipe!), regular price $1.35
• 1 Gold Medal flour, on sale $1.99, used $.50/1 IP
• 2 Betty Crocker muffin mixes, on sale $1.50/ea, used $1/2 MQ
• .66 lb onions, on sale $.65
• 4 Coke 12 pks, on sale 4 for $12, used $1.50/2 Diet Coke publix coupon
• 1 Pam cooking spray on sale $1.45, used $.50/1 IP
• 1 Kettle cooked chips, reg price $3.69, used FREE item coupon
• 1 can Dole pineapple chunks, on sale $1
• 5 lb bag Idaho potatoes, on sale $2.50
• 1 Wesson canola oil, on sale $2.08
• 1 Birdseye steamfresh chef favorites, on sale $1.25, used $1/1 IP

I also used a $5/55 Winn Dixie Coupon

Total spent: $43.88 less $10 gift card = $33.88
Total saved: $62.95, or 68%

Spent $32.65 for $88.18 worth of groceries!

I went to Publix today intending to buy 3-4 turkeys, and they were completely out. Oh well, I guess I'm going to try again over the weekend and hope they have some more. We love to stock up on turkeys this time of year and enjoy them year round!

• 1 Publix shredded cheese, on sale $2.50
• 4 Smart Balance half gallons of milk, on sale $2.50/ea, used 2 $1.50/1 IP and 2 $1/1 IP
• 1 Publix sour cream, on sale $1.50 (not sure why my sale price is more than other people's regular price!)
• 1 Gordo's cheese dip, on sale $3.39 (will be making chicken nachos while watching football tomorrow)
• 1 Philadelphia cooking creme, on sale $2, used $1/1 IP
• 1 Publix whole chicken, on sale $4.82
• 2 Emerald nuts, on sale $3/ea, used 2 $1/1 IP
• 1 Tostitos family size tortilla chips, on sale $2.50
• 2 Domino sugars, on sale $1/ea, used $.50/2 MQ that doubled
• 1 Fresh Express salad mix, reg price $3.99, used FREE item coupon
• 2 Hunt's diced tomatoes, on sale $.75/ea, used $.40/2 IP that doubled
• 2 Stove Top stuffings, on sale $.89/ea
• 1 Betty Crocker cake mix, on sale $.97
• 1 Betty Crocker frosting, on sale $1.50, used $.75/2 cake mix and frosting
• 2 Nestle morsels, on sale $1.55/ea, used $1/2 IP
• 2 Nabisco saltines, on sale $1.45/ea, used $1/2 IP
• 3 Campbells great for cooking soups, on sale $.67/ea, used $.40/3 IP that doubled
• 1 Progresso beef broth, on sale $1.30, used $.40/1 IP that doubled

I also used a $3/30 Publix coupon.

Total: $32.65
Total saved: $55.62, or 63%

54% savings at Publix!

My photography continues to be terrible, but this was my Publix trip on 10.19:

• 3 Smart Balance half gallon milk, on sale $3/ea, used 2 $1.50/1 IP and 1 $1/1 IP
• 1 8 count package Sparkle paper towels, on sale $5.49
• 1 Fresh Express salad bags, on sale $2
• .32 lb tomatoes, $.64
• .96 lb Fuji apples, $1.24
• 1 Resolve Spray and Wash, on sale $1.50, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled
• 1 Skippy peanut butter, on sale $1.99, used $1/1 PQ
• 1 package Keebler chips deluxe cookies, on sale $1.75
• 2 cartons Breyers ice cream, on sale $3/ea, used $1/2 IP
• 1 bag Cape Cod potato chips, on sale $2.50, used $.30/1 peelie that doubled
• 1 package Nestle Tollhouse cookie dough, on sale $1.75, used $.55/1 MQ
• 1 lb Publix bacon, on sale $3.50
• 1 carton Tropicana lemonade, on sale $.99
• 1 loaf Nature's Own whitewheat bread, on sale $1.40
• 4 ct package Publix Greenwise bath tissue, penny item
• 1 Motts apple juice, on sale $2
• 1 carton Progresso beef broth, on sale $2, used $.40/1 IP that doubled
• 1 roll Publix cling wrap, on sale $2.19
• 1 roll Publix foil, on sale $2.19

I also had a $5/55 Winn Dixie coupon.

Total spent: $38.67
Total saved: $45.18, or 54%

Not my best trip by any means, but we desperately needed paper towels, and we were running low on cling wrap and aluminum foil.

Got $91.82 worth of groceries for $32.66 at Publix

My total was a tad higher this week at Publix, but I'm submitting a $10 rebate for deli meat/cheese, so I didn't do as badly as I thought.

• 1 Welch's essentials grape juice, on sale $1.73, used $.50/1 MQ
• 2 Emerald nuts, on sale $2.90/ea
• 2 Kibbles n Bits dog food, on sale $2.50/ea, used 2 $1.50/1 MQ
• 3 Marie Callendar's frozen entrees, on sale $1.75/ea, used $1/3 IP
• 1 bag Kraft caramels, on sale $1.35
• 1 lb deli muenster cheese, $4.79
• 1.25 lb Boars head turkey, $10.36
• 4 Green Giant valley fresh steamers, on sale $1.30/ea, used 2 $.50/2 MQ
• 3.58 lb boston butt roast, on sale $1.99 lb, final cost $7.14
• 1 Tums, on sale $3.50, used $1.25/1 PQ and $1/1 IP
• 2 Zatarain's rice mixes, on sale $1/ea, used $.50/2 IP
• 1 bag Ruffles, on sale $2.15
• 1 loaf Italian sandwich bread, $2.69 (splurge for hubby with all the lunch meat!)

I also used a $5/55 Winn Dixie coupon

Total spent: $42.66 - $10 rebate for deli meat/cheese = $32.66
Total saved: $59.16 or 64%- which is pretty good considering I bought a boston butt!

Winn Dixie Saved 65%

Normally I don't like shopping at Winn Dixie, but there were enough deals this week I wanted to grab to make it worthwhile. I was glad peanut butter was on sale, because I was completely out (how did that even happen??).

• 2 4 lb bags Kibbles n Bits, on sale BOGO $5.99, used 2 $1.50/1 MQ
• 2 Sargento shredded cheese, on sale BOGO $4.19
• 1 dozen Eggland's best eggs, on sale $2, used $.35/1 MQ that doubled
  
• 2 Planter's peanut butter, on sale BOGO $2.99, used 2 $1/1 IP
• 2 bags Snausages, on sale $2, used 2 $1/1 peelies
• 1 box Pop Tarts, on sale $1.67
• 1 Welch's strawberry spread, on sale $2.50, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled
• 2 Pillsbury Grands biscuits, on sale $1.25/ea, used $.30/2 MQ that doubled

Total spent: $16.03
Total saved: $30.36, or 65%

Publix and Winn Dixie 9/24

I decided to shop at both Publix and Winn Dixie this week, since there were a few things from each store that I wanted to grab. First was Publix:

• 4 canisters Emerald almonds (LOVE these for a snack at work), on sale $2.90/ea, used 4 $1/1 MQ, final cost $1.90/ea
• 2 tubs Philly cream cheese, on sale $1.50/ea, used $1/2 IP, final cost $1/ea
• 1 Ritz Munchables, on sale $1.75, used $1/1 IP, final cost $.75
• 2 Keebler cookies, on sale $1.75/ea
• 1 Chock Full O Nuts coffee, on sale $3, used $.55/1 IP, final cost $2.45
• 1 Lenders refrigerated bagels, on sale $1.10
• 1 Holland House balsamic vinegar, on clearance $1.50

Total spent: $18.87
Total saved: 30.58, or 62%

Next I went to Winn Dixie:

• 2 Old El Paso taco seasonings, on sale BOGO $1.29, used 2 $.50/1 IP that doubled, final cost $.71 PROFIT
• 2 Old El Paso refried beans, on sale BOGO $1.79, used 2 $.50/1 IP that doubled, final cost $.21 PROFIT
• 3 Campbells Cooking soups, on sale $1/ea, used $.40/3 IP, final cost $.73/ea
• 2 Hartz rawhide twists, reg. price $6.49/ea, on clearance $1.62/ea

Total spent: $5.02
Total saved: $18.59, or 78%!

AWESOME trip to CVS - saved 83%

I love that my CVS starts Sunday's sales on Saturday. It allows me to make one trip for two weeks' worth of stuff! I broke this trip into 3 transactions.
Transaction #1:

• 3 Huggies Slip-on diapers, on sale $9/ea

Used:

• 3 $3/1 MQ
• 1 $3/15 CVS baby purchase coupon
  
• 1 $2.50/1 CVS coupon that was mailed to me
• 1 $1/1 CVS coupon that came out of red coupon machine

Total spent: $10 ECB from last week and $1.47 OOP
Received: $10 ECB
Cost: $1.47

Transaction #2:

• 4 Coke 12 pks, on sale $3.25/ea, used 1 $1/1 MQ from recyclebank
• 1 Softsoap body wash, on sale $2.99, used $1/1 MQ

Total spent: $10 ECB from previous transaction and $4 oop
Total received: $3 ECB from cokes, $2 ECB from Softsoap
Final cost: $9

Transaction #3:

• 2 DiGiorno pizzas, on sale B1G1 for $6.99, used 2 $1/1 MQ

Total spent: $5 ECB from previous transaction
Total received: $1 from Green Bag Tag
Total cost: $4

Total spent: $14.47
Total saved: $68.94, or 83%

Fun Savings at Target

I swung by Target tonight to see if there were any clearance deals that looked enticing. I didn't really see any clearance deals I wanted, so I picked up some items that were cheap with coupons:

• 2 Purina Tiny T-Bonz dog treats, reg. price $2.54, used 2 $1/1 Target coupons and 1 $1.50/2 MQ, final cost $.79/ea
• 1 Simply Lemonade, reg. price $2.29, used $1/1 IP, final cost $1.29
• 1 Archer Farms Simply Balanced bread, reg. price $2.99, used $1/1 Target coupon, final cost $1.99
• 2 Cascade trial packs, reg. price $.97, used 2 $1/1 MQ, final cost $.06 PROFIT

Total spent: $4.80
Total saved: $7.50, or 61%

Publix 60% Savings 9/14

Here's my shopping trip from Wednesday, 9/14. Please ignore how horrible the picture is:

• 1 dozen Eggland's Best eggs, on sale $2, used $.35/1 MQ that doubled, final cost $1.30


• 2 Yoplait smoothies, on sale $1.60/ea, used 2 $1/1 IP, final cost $.60/ea


• 1 Publix half gallon deli lemonade, on sale $1.29


• 2.45 lb green grapes, on sale $1.29/lb, final cost $3.16


• 1 Pepperidge Farm texas toast, on sale $1.45


• .35 lb tomato, on sale $1.79/lb, final cost $.63


• 5 lb bag baking potatoes, on sale $3.49


• 1 Krusteaz Belgian waffle mix, on sale $1.25, used $1/2 Krusteaz IP, final cost $.75


• 1 Krusteaz muffin mix, on sale $1.40, used $1/2 Krusteaz IP, final cost $.95


• 1 bag Kettle brand potato chjips, on sale $1.85


• 1 Publix special roast coffe, $4.09, used penny item coupon, final cost $.01


• 1 Nabisco Honey Grahams, on sale $2.10, used $1/1 IP, final cost $1.10

Total spent: $17.12

Total saved: $25.72, or 60%

Cuisinart Smart Stick Blender

Right now Bzz Agent's can try to get into the campaign for the Cuisinart Smart Stick Blender, and I would love to get in! This blender would be so helpful for all of my fall entertaining needs. You can blend right in the pot or dish that you are using, without transferring to a blender! This would make my life so much easier, and my cooking so much simpler.

Bodum Pavina Double Wall Glass

The Bodum Pavina Double Wall Glass would be perfect for all of my fall entertaining! Living in the South every weekend we have get togethers to watch football and socialize, and I would love to show off these stylish glasses at my next get together! I love that they can be used for cold or warm beverages, and how the liquid looks to be floating in the glass. I would love to join this BzzCampaign!

publix 8/28 - 61% savings

It's been awhile since, I've posted. I have been shopping, I just keep forgetting to document my savings on this blog! This picture was my Publix trip on 8/28:

• 4 lb bag Domino sugar, on sale $2.99, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled, final cost $1.99


• 2 Kraft mac n cheese, on sale $.70/ea


• 2 Emerald nuts, on sale $2.90/ea, used $1.50/2 IP, final cost $2.15/ea


• 1 bag Ruffles, on sale $2.15


• 1 Lipton iced tea, on sale $1.28, used $.40/1 MQ that doubled, final cost $.48


• 1.5 lb grapes, on sale $1.49/lb, final cost $2.23


• 2 Ritz Bitz crackers, on sale $1.75/ea, used $1/2 MQ, final cost $1.25/ea


• 1 Hungry Jack pancake mix, reg price $1.05, used $1/1 MQ, final cost $.05


• 1 Fresh Express salad, on sale $2, used $1/1 MQ, final cost $1


• 2 Pillsbury biscuits, on sale $1.25/ea, used $.30/2 IP that doubled, final cost $.95/ea


• 1 Aunt Jemima box of waffles, on sale $1.20, used $1/1 IP, final cost $.20


• 1 package Publix american cheese singles, on sale $2.50


• 1 Sara Lee honey wheat bread, on sale $1.99, used $.55/1 IP, final cost $1.45


• 2 Nature Made vitamins, $4.39 and $3.99 ea, used $6/2 SQ and 2 $1/1 IP, final cost $.20/ea


• 1 Yoplait Light with granola yogurt, reg price $2.49, will send in for try-me-free MIR, final cost FREE

Total cost: approx $26 (already put receipt in envelope for rebate...whoops!)

Total savings: approx $39 + $2.50 rebate = $41.50 or 61%

Publix 8/3

When I saw the Publix ad this week, I really wasn't very excited, but I still managed to get a few good deals with the yellow advantage flyer coupons.

• 16 oz strawberries, on sale $2.50
• 2 Cascadian Farms frozen veggies, reg. price $2.50/ea, used $2/2 Yellow Advantage Flyer coupon and 2 $1/1 IP, cost $.50/ea
• 3 Dr. Pepper 12 pks, on sale B2G1 free for $4.99/ea, used B2G1 Yellow Advantage Flyer coupon, total cost $1.66/ea
• 1 Wishbone salad dressing, on sale $1.41, used $1/1 MQ, total cost $.41
• 1 Sara Lee honey wheat bread, on sale $1.43
• 1 Pillsbury ready to bake cookies, on sale $2.50, used $1/1 IP, total cost $1.50
• 1 Campbells cream of mushroom soup, on sale $1
• 2 2 liter SunDrops, reg. price $1.69, used B1G1 Yellow Advantage Flyer coupon, total cost $.85/ea
• 1 Skippy peanut butter, on sale $1.25, used $.40/1 MQ that doubled, total cost $.45
• 1 Classico pasta sauce, on sale $2, used $1/1 peelie, total cost $1

Total spent: $16.00
Total saved: $27.31, or 63%

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Rite Aid, CVS, and Publix Savings 7/3!

I was a busy bee today, heading out to four stores, but hubby had to work so I thought I might as well make the most of my day! I was surprised that the stores weren't too busy either, seeing as how it is the day before the 4th of July.
Publix:

-1 Lay's BBQ chips, on sale $2
-1 gallon Publix deli sweet tea, on sale $1.30
-1 loaf Publix white bread, $1.45
-1 French's mustard, on sale $.95, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled, $.05 PROFIT
-2 Publix 2 liter sodas, on sale $.50/ea
-2 M&Ms candy, on sale $2.42/ea, used $1.50/2 MQ, final cost $1.67/ea
-1 Driscolls strawberries, on sale $2, used $.50/1 IP that doubled, final cost $1
-2 Emeril BAM meals, on sale $.75/ea, used 2 $1/1 IP, final cost $.25 PROFIT/ea
-1 Bertolli pasta sauce, on sale $1.45
-2 Goldfish crackers, on sale $1/ea
-3 cans Pillsbury biscuits, on sale $1/ea, used $.30/3 MQ that doubled, final cost $.80/ea
-1 Kikkoman's fried rice seasoning mix, $.99, used $1/1 IP, total cost FREE
-1 dozen Publix large eggs, on sale $1.50, used $.55 eggs WYB kikkoman, final cost $.95
-.39 lb tomatoes, on sale $.66
-$50 BP gas gift card

Total cost: $6.97 (not counting the $50 BP gift card)
Total saved: $36.53, or 85%

CVS & Rite Aid

CVS:
-2 Coke 2 Liters, on sale $.69/ea
-2 Oral B Cross Action toothbrushes, on sale $3/ea, used B1G1 MQ and $2/1 MQ
Total spent: $1.13 (including tax) oop and $2 ECB
Total received: $2 ECB, for a total cost of $1.13

Rite Aid:
-1 Crest Rinse, on sale $4.99, used $1/1 MQ
-1 Oral B toothbrush, on sale $2.57, used $1/1 MQ
Total spent: $1.63 (including tax) and $4.69 +UP
Total received: $4.50 SCR and $2 +UP, for $.18 profit

Saved 58% at Publix!

I had a decent trip to Publix this week. I had a lot of coupons for what I bought!

• 1 Louana canola oil, on sale $2.99, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled



• 4 Lean Cuisines, on sale $2/ea, used $1/4 MQ



• 1 Crystal Light on the go mix, on sale $1.50, used $1/1 MQ



• 1 Alexia frozen cheddar bites, on sale $1.80, used $1/1 IP



• 1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme, on sale $2, used $1/1 MQ



• 1 Betty Crocker brownie mix, $2.51 (not on sale, gasp!, but I needed it for a bake sale), used $.50/1 MQ that doubled



• 1 Ben & Jerry's ice cream, on sale $2.25 (my weakness....I'm glad I only bought one!)



• 1 Doritios, on sale $2



• 1 Chex Mix, on sale $1.83, used $.50/1 IP that doubled



• 2 Pedigree dog food cans, reg price $.77, used B1G1 MQ



• 1 Heinz vinegar, reg price $1.29, used $.50/1 IP that doubled



• 1 Bullseye BBQ sauce, on sale $1, used $.55/1 MQ



• .67 lb vidalia onions, $.53



• 1.6 lb bananas, $.94



• 2 J&J baby wash/lotion, reg price $3.39/ea, used $3/2 in ad coupon and 2 $1/1 IP

Total spent: $22.65 (including tax)

Total saved: $31.87, or 58%

Almost $7 Profit at Rite Aid!

This week went better than planned for me, because on the Finesse shampoo it had a try me free rebate attached, plus there was already a $3 SCR on it, for an instant profit!

• Folgers coffee, on sale $3, used $1/1 MQ
• Samy Fat Foam Hair Color, on sale $8.99, used $5/1 VV and $3/1 IP
• Finesse Clean & Simple Shampoo, $3.99, used $1/1 MQ
• Also used a $3/15 survey coupon

Total used: $2.98 oop + $1.30 tax = $4.28

Total received: $5 +UP Samy hair color, $3 SCR Finessee, $2.99 try me free MIR (it asks for the purchase price less coupons used)

Total spent: $4.28 - $10.99 received = $6.71 PROFIT!!

I love being able to make money on items I don't necessarily need, and still get items I do need (like the coffee).

Rite Aid 6/5

I didn't realize all the colors would kind of blend in together in the picture, but this is what I got at Rite Aid today. I had two transactions.


Transaction #1:

• 24 pk Aquafina, $3.99
• 1 Pampers diapers, $8.97, used $1.50/1 MQ
  
• 1 Oral B Crossaction toothbrush, $5.00, used $3/1 MQ

I used:

• $3/15 survey coupon
• $1 VV non prescription purchase coupon
• $10 +Up rewards
• $.45 oop + 1.50 tax, for $1.95

Received: $1 +UP (Aquafina), $2 +UP (Pampers), $2.99 +UP (CrossAction)
Total cost: $5.99 +UP received less $11.95 spent = $5.96

Transaction #2:

• 1 Gillette Fusion razor, $9.99, used $4/1 MQ
• 1 Blink Tears, $7.99, used $1.50/1 IP
• 1 Crest 3D white toothpaste, $2.57, used $1/1 MQ

I used:

• $3/15 survey coupon
• $1 VV non prescription purchase coupon
• $9.98 +Up rewards
• $.05 oop + 1.65 tax, for $1.70 total

Received: $4 +UP (Fusion), $1.60 +UP (Crest), $7.99 SCR (Blink Tears)

Total spent: $3.65 oop (including tax), and $9.98 +UP Rewards
Total cost: $13.59 rewards received less $11.68 spent = $1.91 PROFIT

Total cost for both transactions: $5.96 - $1.91 Profit on Trans #2 = $4.05!!

Rite Aid and CVS 5/29

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone! My husband had to work today, so I decided to go out and see what deals I could find, since I had a lot of Huggies coupons. First I went to Rite Aid and got all this for $5, including tax!

Ignore my coupon binder laying in the right hand corner of the picture. I am not very good at taking pictures with my phone.

• 3 Huggies diapers, $8.97/ea, used 2 $3/1 IP, 1 $2.50/1 MQ, and 1 $1/1 VV


• 1 Kotex tampons, $3.50, used $1/1 IP


• 2 Renpure shampoo/conditioner, $4.99/ea

Used: $15 oop and $9.99 +UP rewards

Received: $19.99 +UP rewards, for a total of $5!! I split this into two transactions, and used two $3/15 survey coupons, and two $1/1 VV coupons for any purchase (my Rite Aid lets me combine these with the survey coupons)

Next was CVS (notice one M&Ms is missing...I was hungry!):

• 5 Smart Waters, $1/ea, used 4 $.75/1 MQ


• 2 M&Ms, $.50/ea

Total used: $2 ECB and $1 oop

Total received: $3 ECB ($1 for M&Ms, $2 for smart water), total FREE!

Fun trip to CVS!

I was on vacation last week (we went to Jamaica and it was AWESOME!), so I have been in coupon withdrawal. When I got back, I glanced at the CVS ad and didn't think too much about it. But then they sent me a $5/25 coupon....so I couldn't resist.

• 1 Loreal mascara, on clearance $2.37, used $2/1 MQ
• 1 gallon milk, on sale $3.69
• 4 Coke products, on sale 4 for $10
• 1 Revlon nail polish, $4.99
• 1 Trident Vitality gum, $.99

Used: $9.55 ECB and $6.70 on CVS gift card (received through MySurvey)
Received: $5.99 ECB
Total cost: $10.26 - or basically the cost of the Cokes!

Fun trip to Rite Aid

This week I didn't NEED anything at Rite Aid, but I had $10 + Up Rewards expiring and a $3/15 purchase coupon.

• 2 Puperoni dog treats, on sale $2.99/ea, used 2 $1/1 MQ (these rang up wrong at the register, but the cashier corrected them for me when I showed her the ad)
• 1 Downy fabric softener, on sale $3.99, used $1/1 MQ
• 1 Crest 3D White toothpaste, on sale $2.99, used $1/1 MQ
• 1 CoverGirl eyeshadow, on sale $2.03, used $2/1 MQ
• 1 Gillette ProGlide razor, on sale $9.99, used $5/1 MQ

Total used: $10 +UP rewards and $.98
Total received: $9 +UP ($5 from the razor, $2 from toothpaste, and $1 each from Puperoni)
Total spent: $1.98!

85% savings at Rite Aid!

Unfortunately not every week at Rite Aid can I get everything free or make money, but I still was pleased with my trip this week. I now don't have an excuse not to start my spring cleaning :)

• 1 bottle Resolve, $3.99, used $1/1 MQ
• 3 Rite Aid spices, on clearance $.24/ea
• 2 Ajax cleaners, $.59/ea
• 1 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, $2.50, used $1/1 MQ and $1/1 VV
  
• 1 Gain dish detergent, $.89, used $.50/1 MQ
• 12 pk Scott toilet paper, $7.99, used $1.50/1 MQ and $1/1 VV
• 1 Puffs plus cube, $.99, used $.50/1 MQ
• 2 Mr. Clean magic erasers, $1.99/ea, used 2 $.75/1 MQ
• 2 Mr. Clean liquid cleaners, $1.99/ea, used $1/1 MQ and $.75/1 MQ
• 1 Febreze Set and Refresh, $2.50, used $1/1 MQ
• 1 Lysol wipes, $2.50, used $1/1 MQ

I also used the $2/10 spring cleaning bonus VV coupon.
Total used: $9.46 oop and $8 +UP rewards
Received: $10 +UP rewards
Total cost: $7.46!

CVS is my favorite store!

I knew I wanted to do the Coke deal this week, and I scrounged around enough coupons for the Lysol/Finish/Air Wick deal too. I wasn't expecting to make money though! This week I finally succeeded in paying almost all of my tax (tax is 10% here in Montgomery, so being able to pay for tax is VERY nice). In order to pay for tax, you have to give the cashier your ECBs first, and then your manufacturer coupons. Just make sure you calculate correctly :). Also, the magical coupon center gave me a $4/20 today!

Total spent: $.01 oop (including tax!!) and $9.49 ECB
Received: $17.74 ECB, for $8.24 profit! ($10 - Lysol, $1 - Coke, $5 - Beauty bonus, $.74 - Russell Stover egg that is not pictured, and $1 - Green bag tag)

Bought crab and still saved 65%!

I was so excited I was able to buy some crab and still stay in budget this week (please pardon the horrible photo):

• 3 Jello Temptations, on sale for $2, used a free item coupon, $1/1 MQ, and $.75/1 MQ, ended up being $1.25 for all 3
  
• 5 lb bag Mahatma rice, on sale $3.59, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled
• 1 box Cascadian farm granola bars, on sale $2.50, used $1/1 PQ and $.75/1 IP
• 1 box Nature Valley Trail mix granola bars, on sale $2.75, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled
• 2 Wishbone salad dressings, on sale $1.41/ea, used 2 $.40/1 IP and $1.50/2 Target coupon
• 1 Emerald nuts, on sale $2.90, used $1/1 IP
• 1 package Smithfield bacon, $3
• 1.5 lbs snow crab clusters, $10.28

Total spent: $22.23 less $6 seafood rebate from Stella Artois = $16.23
Total saved: $31.22 or 65%

CVS Moneymaker!

I am so glad my CVS starts Sunday's sales on Saturday night. This week I was able to combine my planned trips into one trip, and I was able to use a $4/20 coupon!

• 1 Crest Pro Health Rinse, on sale $3.49, used $1/1 MQ
• 1 45 ct Band-Aids, $4.69
• 1 Neosporin, $5.49, used $2/2 IP for the bandaids/neosporin
• 2 Gum-eez flossers, on sale $2/ea
• 1 Right Guard body wash, on sale $3.88, used $1/1 MQ

Also used a $4/20 coupon
Total spent: $13 ECB and $.55 on a CVS gift card
Received: $14.50 ECB, for $.95 profit!

75% savings at Publix!

I am SO glad I ordered those Kibbles n Bits coupons for $2/1. I'd never ordered coupons from a coupon clipping service before, but it was definitely worth it!

• 11 bags Kibbles n Bits dog food, $.50/ea
• 1 lb bag Mahatma rice, $.29
• 2 bags Kraft cheese, $.75/ea
• 2 boxes Zatarain's rice, $.50/ea
• 1 30 ct bag corn tortillas, $2.19
• 1 container mushrooms, $1.69
• 1 cantaloupe, $1.50
• 1 package pepperonis, $3 (we are making pizzas this week!)
• 2 cans Pillsbury pizza crust, $1.27/ea
• 1 bag Lays kettle chips, $1.45
• 1 package Bluebird powdered donuts, $1.50

Total spent: $22.12
Total saved: $66.80, or 75%!

Back in the swing of things at CVS!

I haven't posted in awhile (a month!!), but I really haven't been doing much grocery shopping. We have a very good stockpile now, and I've really only been running in the store for eggs, bread, milk, and the few sale items that I just have to have! This morning I went to CVS after a short hiatus, and I made money!

Granted, I didn't really NEED any of this, but I had some ECB that were expiring soon, and they sent me a $5/25 coupon to my email, so I couldn't resist!

• 11 Vitamin Water, $1 each, used 2 $1/3 hangtags and a $1/5 MQ from Kroger Home mailer
• 3 Powerade, $1 each used $1/3 tearpad
• 1 Sprite 2 liter, $1
• 1 5 ct Allegra allergy medicine, $6.99, used $2/1 IP
• 1 Glide floss, $3.49, used $1/1 MQ

Total spent: $.48 oop + $13 ECB
Received: $14.50 ECB, for $1 profit!

Krogering 2/19

Kroger is the farthest grocery store from me, but I had SIX free product coupons and one was expiring tomorrow. Two were e-coupons from playing the games they occasionally have, and four were mailed to me.

I got all of this for $31.14!

• 2 bath poufs
• 2 boxes Tornados
• 1 bag Doritos
• 1 bag Ruffles
• 1 12 ct box Pop Tarts
• .83 lb asparagus
• .61 lb tomatoes
• 1 bag Kroger value french fries
• 1 2 liter Sundrop
• 1 100 ct box coffee filters
• 1 box Betty Crocker brownie mix
• 1 box Fruity Pebbles
• 1 can Dole pineapple
• 1 box Orville Redenbacher popcorn
• 1 bottle Wesson cooking oil
• 1 bottle Gain fabric softener
• 1 bottle Purex laundry detergent
• 2 boxes Reynolds Wrap foil
• 3 packages Pillsbury cookie dough
• 1 2lb package Mahatma rice
• 1 box Nature Valley granola bars
• 3 tubes Pillsbury biscuits
• 1 box Capri Suns
• 1 loaf of French bread
• 1 bottle Gillette body wash
• 5 Totinos party pizzas
• 2 packages chicken breasts

Total spent: $31.14
Total saved: 70.69, or 70%

Publix Viva Italia Sale!

I had a great time shopping the Publix Viva Italia Sale this week. I was so excited to get so many fruits and vegetables and still save so much money.

• 1 Macaroni Grill frozen dinner, $2.50
• 1 Wanchai Ferry frozen dinner, $2.50
• 4 Totino's pizzas, $.86/ea
• 1 jug Simply Orange juice, $2
• 1.43 lbs oranges, $1.42
• 2 Green Giant frozen veggies, FREE
• 1 box Luigi's Italian ice, $1.10
• 2 bags Eat Smart veggies, $1/ea
• 1.65 lbs grapes, $2.79
• 1 canister Progresso bread crumbs, $.97
• .77 lb green bell peppers, $1.15
• 1 box Betty Crocker brownie mix, $1
• 13 cans Hunts tomato sauce, $.33/ea
• 4 cans Green Giant veggies, $.39/ea
• 2 Muir Glen canned tomatoes, $.08/ea
• 4 cans Progresso soup, $.64/ea

I also used a Winn Dixie $5/30 purchase coupon and the $5/20 participating items Publix coupon.

Total spent: $19.58
Total saved: $56.15, or 74%

Made money at Rite Aid!

This week's sales at Rite Aid were just AWESOME! All free stuff - how can you beat that? Plus, I got close to $45 towards my $20 reward - so now I'm just $8 away and I will easily meet that with next week's sales. And - I did not take an excessive amount of baking mixes. I went to two different Rite Aid stores, and they both had plenty cake mix and frosting. When I got there this morning the cookie mix supply was already quite low.

• 2 Betty Crocker cookie mixes
• 3 Betty Crocker cake mixes
• 3 Betty Crocker icings
• 2 Halls cough drops
• 1 Oscillococcinum
• 1 Chestal
• 1 Coldcalm
• 1 Biotrue contact solution
• 1 Rivatlens contact solution

I also used a $2 off non prescription purchase coupon.
Total spent: $3.45 oop and $41 +UP (including tax!)
Total received: $24.98 SCR and $21 +UP
Total: $1.53 money maker!!

Great savings at Publix and Rite Aid!

So frustrated that the picture I took didn't take properly on my camera, but anyways, here's what I got at Publix:

• 4 cans Campbells cream of mushroom soup, $.85/ea
• 2 two liters Sundrop, $.85/ea
• 1 jar Mt Olive pickles, $.40
• 1 can Bush's chili starter, $1.19
• 3 cans Rotel, $.28/ea
• 2 packages Arnold hot dog buns, $1.50/ea
• 1 package Sabra hummus, $1.50
• 1 package Publix Deli salsa, $1.70
• 2 Philadelphia cream cheese, $.75/ea
• 1 avocado, $1
• 1 package pork country style ribs, $4.48
• 1 package pork spareribs, $6.78
• 1 box Publix saltines, $.01
• 1 gallon Deli tea, $1.20

I also got the following for FREE at Rite Aid:

• 2 jars Jif peanut butter
• 1 box Hartz crunch and clean dog treats
• 2 bags Chex Mix
• 1 bottle Afrin nasal spray
  

Total spent: $23.68
Total saved: $48.56 or 67%

Bought $73 worth of groceries for $23!

• 2 bags Doritos, $2/ea
• 2 boxes Texas Toast, $.64/ea
• 1 loaf of bread, $2
• 2 Sundrops 2 liters, $.42/ea
• 2 packages Smithfield bacon, $2.50/ea
• 2 packages Ball Park franks, $2.12/ea
• 1 package Immaculate cookie dough, $1.65
• 1 package Eight O Clock coffee, $1.85
• 1 bag Fresh Express salad, $1.45
• 1 Marie Callender's frozen meal, $.75
• 1 bottle French's mustard, FREE
• 1 bottle A-1, $1.05
• 1 Makoto Ginger dressing, $.75
• 2 bags Chex Mix, $.70/ea
• 1 package grape tomatoes, $2

I also was able to use a $5/30 Winn Dixie coupon.
Total spent: $23.38
Total saved: $49.68, or 68%

Saved 65% at Publix

I think I had a pretty good week at Publix this week:

• 2 Sundrop 2 liters, $1.69 each, used B1G1 publix coupon
• 5 lb bag Idaho potatoes, $2.69
• 3 Tositos salsa, $1.60/ea, used $1.75/3 MQ
• 2 Yoplait Yoplus yogurt, $1 each, used 2 $1/1 IP
• 10 oz Kikkoman soy sauce, $1.79, used $1/1 IP
• 1 package Sargento sliced cheese, $2.50
• 1 individual Yoplait yogurt, $.50, used FREE coupon
• 1 Kraft homestyle mac n cheese, $1.30, used $1/1 MQ
• 3 12 pk Kelloggs PopTarts, $1.60/ea
• 2 Blue Diamond almonds, on sale $1.60/ea, used $.75/2 MQ
• 1 Arnold OatNut bread, $2
• 1 package Hillshire Farm turkey, $3.34, used $.55/1 MQ
• 1 Maxwell House coffee, $3, used $.50/1 MQ that doubled
• 1 Ragu pasta sauce, $1.15
• 2 Pillsbury breadsticks, $1.67, used $.40/2 MQ
  
• 1 Vlasic Whole Dill pickles, $1.45, used $.55/1 IP

I also had a $5/30 Winn Dixie coupon.
Total spent: $24.10
Total saved: $45.12, or 65%

Paid $22 for $63 worth of groceries!

This was my Publix trip this week:


We didn't really need much thank goodness! Our pantry is stocked full and I just grabbed cheap trash bags and some things we were low on.

• 2 boxes Kleenex, $1.25/ea, used $2/2 PQ
• 2 CoffeeMate creamers, on sale $1.25/ea, used $1/1 IP and $.75/1 IP
• 1 dozen Eggland's Best eggs, $1.88, used $.35/1 MQ that doubled
• 1 Red Baron pizza, $2.90
• 3 Glad Forceflex trash bags, $5.49/ea, used 3 $3/1 IP
• 1 Lenders bagels, $1.05
• 2 4 pks of Starkist tuna, $1.93/ea
• 1 loaf Pepperidge Farm bread, $1.95
• 1.08 lb NY strip steak, $7.48 (my splurge!)

I also used a $5/30 Winn Dixie coupon.

Total spent: $22.15
Total saved: $40.95 or 65%!

super cheap Pepsi at CVS!

Not pictured is another 12 pk of Pepsi Max. It immediately was put in the fridge!


Purchased:

• 6 12 pks of Pepsi, on sale 6/$20 - used $1/1 Pepsi Max 12 pk Kroger home mailer MQ
• 2 Air Wick Freshmatic refills, on sale $5/ea, used B1G1 MQ
• 1 Lysol disinfecting spray, on sale $4, used $1/1 MQ
• 1 Lysol NeutraAir, on sale $6, used $4/1 MQ

I also used a $5/30 coupon that was emailed to me.

Total after coupons: $24
Used: $22 ECB and $2 oop
Received: $20 ECB
Total cost: $4 for all of this stuff!

FREE at CVS!

I wasn't even going to shop at CVS this week, but after they sent a $4/20 coupon to my email, I couldn't resist! And I'm glad I did, seeing as how everything was free (and I was running low on dish detergent)

Purchased:
1 package Revlon emory boards
1 Revlon nail clipper
3 Extra gum
1 Pepsi 2 liter
1 Cascade gel detergent
4 South Beach living bars

Total spent: $7 ECB and $3.87 oop (including tax)
Received: $11 ECB, for a profit of $.13!