Coffee Craving!?

This week, I made a few runs to Publix for some specific items we were out of. First of all, being finals week, we were terribly in need of some coffee! My hubby and I made the run together, and ended up with 8 packs of coffee!


Here's what all we got on the coffee run:

5 Eight O'Clock Coffee $4.99 used $2/2 coupons

2 Publix Espresso sale $1.79

1 Millstone Coffee sale $5.99 used $1/1 MQ and $1/1 Publix coupon

Jello Mouse sale $2.00 use free item coupon

2 Fiber One Yoplait yogurts $2.50 sale B1G1 used $1.50/1 coupon

4 Cheez-its $3.99 sale B1G1 used $1.50/2 coupons

Used $10/$50 Winn-dixie competitor coupon on total

Total before sales and coupons - $61.97

Store Coupons- $11.10

Vendor Coupons- $15.51

Advertised Specials Savings- $12.97

Advantage Buy Savings- $2.00

OOP- $20.39

My Savings at Publix- $41.58


Balance of budget: $80.22

Spent up to date: $119.78

Savings up to date: $988.27


Next, look out for our infamous beer run! The Florida/Alabama college football game was on Saturday. My hubby's a die hard Florida fan, so needless to say, I had to make a beer run. Hey, our college may not have a football team (yet), but we still enjoy the homemade tailgating party as if it did!!

Finals Week!

Hello to all, you probably already know this (or are in the same boat), but for the next two weeks I will be buckling down to finish up my classes for the semester. Next week is finals week, but all my finals will be held this week. I should be back in full blogging mode by Monday, but I would like to post this week's coffee run and the best Publix deals, so look out for those.

In the mean time, you might find some useful information at one of the blogs I frenquent:

Moneysavingmom

Happy money saving and see you Monday (if not sooner)!!

-Jeddie

Pre-Thanksgiving Publix Run... I mean run!

This week I was a little behind on preparing our grocery list and I didn't get into the store until closing hour. Nonetheless, I made half the list before hand and entered Publix with sixty minutes and counting with my dear hubby. Together, we managed to get almost everything I planned to get, with a few extras.

I used two $5/$25 Wags Q's on the total, which brought down the final cost quite a bit. I also tend to find useful peelies, tearpads and hangtags while I'm in a store shopping, but many stores carry these types of coupons so don't dispare! Additionally, we will be sending off for a $10 Nabisco Keep the Jingle in Your Holiday rebate, which I will deduct from my amount spent once it comes in. Keep these in mind as you gaze upon this week's run.

Learn more about the Nabisco rebate here. Hurry, expires November 30th!.

What all I got:

4 Ritz crackers sale $3.69 B1G1 used (2) $1/1 TQ

4 Triscuits sale $3.49 B1G1 used (2) $1/1 TQ

2 Crackerfuls sale $3.49 B1G1 used $1/1 MQ, B1 Ritz G1 Crackerfuls Q

2 Philly Cream Cheese sale $1.19 used $1/1 MQ

2 Sorrento Mozz. cheese $2.39 used (2) $2/1 peelies (found on various Sorrento products)

1 Sorrento Ricotta cheese sale $2.50 used $2/1 peelie

2 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter sale $2.89 B1G1 used (2) $.65/1 Publix Q, (2) $.75/1 TQ

2 bags carrots sale $2.99 B1G1

1 Simply Smart skim milk (yum!) $3.59 used $1/1 Blinkie

2 Redwood Merlot $7.99 used (2) $1/1 Tearpad, (2) $4 off Triscuit, Philly Cheese & 1 bottle

used (2) $5/$25 Wags Q on total


Total before sales and coupons - $86.90

Store Coupons- $16.80

Vendor Coupons- $20.00

Advertised Specials Savings- $29.13

OOP- $20.97

My Savings at Publix- $65.93

Balance of budget: $100.61

Spent up to date: $99.39

Savings up to date: $946.69

Publix Deals 11/19 - 11/26 (Pre-Thanksgiving Sales Week)

It's time to start preparing for Thanksgiving, especially if you are planning to offer a dish to a very special family feast, like I am. There are some great deals this week at Publix, with the holidays just around the corner. Below is a list of the best sales, plus deal scenarios. Take advantage of the printable links (2 prints per computer, just hit the back button), and save some money this week! Give thanks from your heart, not your wallet!

:: B1G1 Deals ::

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spread or Spray, at $2.85
-.65/1 I Can’t Believe Spread Flyer in Publix (store coupon on entrance display of ads)
-$1 off I Can’t Believe Sticks printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-.75/1 I can’t Believe printable (Target coupon)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 2 $1/1 MQ and 2 $.75/1 TQ = FREE plus 65¢ overage!
(OR use 2 $1/1 MQ and 1 $.75/1 TQ = 5¢ each)

Nabisco Ritz Crackers, 7.5-16oz., at $3.79
-$1 off Ritz Crackers printable (Target)
-$1 off Ritz Crackers printable
-$1/2 Nabisco cracker products printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 2 $1/1 TQ's and 2 $1/1 MQ's = FREE plus 21 ¢ overage!
(OR buy 2, use 1 $1/1 TQ and 2 $1/1 MQ's = 39¢ each)

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, 4-4.1 oz., at $1.29
-.40/1 off any Idahoan product printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 2 Q's = 24¢ each

Philadelphia Cream Ceese, 8 oz. pkg, $1.29
-$1 off Philadelphia Cream Cheese printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 1, use 1 Q = 29¢
(OR buy 2, use 2 Q's = 29¢ each)

Knorr Pasta or Rice Sides, 4-6.4 oz., at $1.35
-$1/3 Knorr Sides printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-$1/3 Knorr Sides printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 6 sides, use any 2 $1/3 Q's = 34¢ each

Dole Pineapple, 20 oz. can, at $1.69
-.50/1 off any Dole product printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 2 Q's = 34¢ each

Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice or Brown & Wild Rice, at $1.89
-$1/2 Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 1 Q = 44¢ each

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers or Meals, 9.5-12.3oz., $2.50
-$1/2 Healthy Choice Meals printable
-$2 off Healthy Choice Meals printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 1, use 1 $2/1 Q = 50¢
(OR buy 2, use 1 $1/2 Q = $2 each)

Coffee-mate 16 oz., $1.66
-$1.50/2 Coffee-Mate printable -$1 off Coffee-Mate 15oz+ printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 1, use 1 $1/1 Q = 66¢
(OR buy 2, use 1 $1.50/2 Q = 91¢ each)

Wish-Bone Dressing, 16 oz., at $2.97
-.75/1 Wish-Bone Dressing printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 2 Q's = 73¢ each

Prego Italian Sauce, 24 oz., at $2.49
-$1/2 Prego Sauce printable (Food Lion)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 1 Q = 74¢ each

Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta, 14.5 oz., $1.25 ea
-$1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable or here
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use any 1 Q = 75¢ each

No Yolks Egg Noodles 12 oz., $1.50
-.75/1 No Yolk Noodles SS 10/04 or printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 1, use 1 Q = 75¢ each

Betty Crocker Premium Muffin Mix, 15.2-18.25 oz., at $2.59
-.50/1 Betty Crocker Fiber One Muffin Mix printable or here (if included)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use any 2 Q's = 79¢ each


:: Bakery/ Deli Deals ::

:: Publix Deli Spinach Dip, 16 oz., at $3.69
-$2 off $5 purchase from Deli or Bakery printable (Food Lion)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2 dips plus $1.31 worth of other Bakery items use (1) $2/5 FQ = $3 OOP
:: Publix Deli Baked Potato Salad, 16 oz., at $3.19
-$2 off $5 purchase from Deli or Bakery printable (Food Lion)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2 potato salads plus $1.81 worth of other Bakery items use (1) $2/5 FQ = $3 OOP
:: Publix Deli Iced Tea, 1 gallon, at $2.39
-$2 off $5 purchase from Deli or Bakery printable (Food Lion)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2 teas and 2 potato salads, use (1) $2/5 FQ = $3.58 OOP, or 89¢ each
::Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Pie, 24 oz., $3
-$2 off $5 purchase from Deli or Bakery printable (Food Lion)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 1 $2/5 FQ = $2 each
**Thanksgiving Deal Scenario: Buy 2 pies, use 1 $2/5 FQ = $2 each
(OR buy 1 pie and 2 iced teas, use 1 $2/5 FQ = $1.13 each)


:: Non-Grocery Deals Worth Posting ::

Dove Ultimate Deodorant or Dove Body Mist $4.49
B1G1 Dove Ultimate or Dove Body Mist Green Advantage Buy Flyer (store coupon)
-$2 off Dove Ultimate printable (IE) or printable (FF)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 1 B1G1 in-store Q and TWO $2/1 Printable = 24¢ each

Glass Plus Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner, 32 oz., at $2.49
-$1 off Glass Plus printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use 2 Q's = 24¢ each


Thanks, SouthernSavers!

Couponing for Beginners: The Lingo

By popular demand, I have compiled a comprehensive list of acronyms most commonly used in the "coupon community." For all you out there who don't know an RR from an ECB, or OOP from WYB, this one's for you! If you get stumped by an acronym on (or not on) this list, leave a comment below, and I will clue you in as best I can. I will continue to update this list as new terms become more frequently used or relevant.

$/#- Refers to the value of a coupon. For example, $1/2 means the coupon will take off $1 if you buy two eligible products. On a B1G1 deal at Publix, you can use two $/1 Qs (one per item, even though you don't technically buy the free item), OR one $/2 Q.

$/$$- Refers to a type of coupon which takes a certain amount off of your entire bill once it reaches a certain subtotal. Whether the necessary minimum amount ($$) is calculated before or after coupons is up to the discretion of the individual store or coupon. (Ex: $5/20 Wags Q = $5 off my order once my bill reaches $20)

B1G1/BOGO- Buy one, get one free

Blinkie- Type of coupon that is distributed one at a time out of an electronic dispenser, located near relevant products in-store. These Qs usually have a longer exp. date than those from the Sunday paper or a peelie. The electronic dispensers usually blink, thus the name--blinkies.

ECB- Extra Care Bucks: CVS in-store coupons printed out WYB certain products listed in their ad. These in-store dollars usually have an expiration date of one month from the date printed and can be used on anything except alcohol, tobacco, prescription, and any other purchases prohibited in the fine print.

Exp- Expires/Expiration (date)

FQ/FP- Food Lion Coupon/ Food Lion Printable

GC- Gift Card

IP- Internet Printable (coupon)

MIR- Mail in Rebate

MQ- Manufacturer Coupon: Type of coupon for which store are reimbursed the face value, plus 8 cents.

OOP- Out of pocket: this refers to the actual amount of cash needed to make the purchase. This amount is not affected by any coupons or GC that may have been issued after the actual amount paid out of pocket.

Peelie- Type of coupon found on a product in-store. You have to peel it off to use it immediately.

Q- Coupon

RR- Register Reward: Walgreens in-store coupon printed out WYB certain products listed in their ad. These in-store dollars usually have an expiration date ranging from 1 to 2 weeks from the date printed and can be used on anything except alcohol, tobacco, prescription, and any other purchase prohibited in the fine print.

TQ/TP- Target Coupon/ Target Printable (coupon)

Tear Pad- Type of coupon peeled off a pad of identical coupons. These are most often located in-store, on a cardboard display that showcases relevant products and have an exp. date farther out than those from the Sunday paper.

WYB- When you buy

Wags- Walgreens


Did I miss one? Still unclear about a term? Leave your comment below!

Super Savings at Publix

This week at Publix I pretty much stuck to the game plan. You can see all the prices, sales and coupon match-ups in this post at my Pre-Publix shopping trip post here. Here's an idea of what all I got, including some things I picked up spontaneously but with reason =)


Items not mentioned in yesterday's post:

3 Smuckers Uncrustables used free item coupons from home mailer

(2) 4-pk Energizer batteries sale $5.99 B1G1 used $2/1 Peelie and (2) $1/1 Target printables

1 bunch bananas, 1 lemon, 2 limes, 1 fruit salad $7.02 used (6) $1/fruit wyb (1) Kellogg's cereal peelie

used $5/20 CVS coupon

used $5/20 Save-A-Lot coupon from 2010 Entertainment Book

Total before sales and coupons - $82.28

Store Coupons- $23.00

Vendor Coupons- $25.37

Advertised Specials Savings- $33.24

OOP- $0.68

My Savings at Publix- $81.61

Balance of budget $121.58

Spent up to date:$78.42

Savings up to date:$880.76

Publix Deals 11/12 - 11/18

I've been posting an abundance of pictures of my best shopping trips each week, but after receiving a comment from a dear reader, I have decided to post the best deals of the week before I go out and buy them!

Here are the best deals I found for Publix this week along with the coupon watch-ups. If the coupon is a link, simply click on it. It is an internet printable (IP).


This week's best deals + scenarios:

Kellogg’s Cereals 11.2-16.5 oz, at $3.99 Crispix, Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, or Apple Jacks
-$1 off Kellogg’s Apple Jacks or Froot Loops in store dispenser (makes it 99¢)
-.75/1 Rice Krispies here
-.75/1 Crispix here
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals, any here
-$1 off Kellogg’s Cereal here (Target)
Best Deal Scenario: Buy 2 boxes, use two Target coupons with (2) $1 coupons = FREE

Chinet Napkins 40-90 ct., at $1.89
-$1 off any Chinet product printable (IE) or printable (FF)
Deal Scenario: Buy 2 products, use any 2 printables = FREE

Yoplait Yo-Plus or Yo-Plus Light 4 pk, at $2.50
-$1 off Yo-Plus Yogurt SS 10/4, 11/8 or here or here or here
Deal Scenario: Buy 2 4-pks, use any 2 printables = 25¢ ea

Del Monte Fruit Cup, Fruit & Gel, or Fruit Chillers, at $2.63
-$1 off Del Monte Fruit Chillers printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 2, use two printable coupons = 31¢ ea

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, at $1.89-$2.39
-.50/1 Green Giant Valley Fresh SS 11/15, 10/4 or printable or here
Deal Scenario: Buy any 2 products, use any 2 printables = 45¢ - 69¢ ea

Smart Balance Spread Tub or Spray at $3.09
-$1/2 Smart Balance Spreads RP 10/18 or printable
Deal Scenario: Buy any 2 products, use 2 printables = $1.04 ea

Hershey’s Syrup 18.5-24 oz., at $2.17 = $1.08 ea

Juicy Juice 100% Premium Juice, 64 oz., at $3.65
-$1/2 Juicy Juice printable
Deal Scenario: Buy 2 bottles, use 1 printable = $1.32 ea

Mott’s Apple Sauce, 46-48 oz. jar, at $2.73 = $1.36 ea

Keebler Town House or Town House Flips Crackers 7.7-16 oz., at $3.99
-$1/2 Keebler Town House Flips here
Deal Scenario: Buy 2 boxes, use 2 printables = $1.49 ea


Thanks, SouthernSavers!

A Few Thoughts about Rebates

This week some rebates came in the mail-- $6.99 for buying Organix shampoo and $12.00 for something else I can't remember. That added $18.99 to our budget, a much needed boost to our dwindling pot of money.

Balance of budget $122.26

Spent up to date:$77.74

Savings up to date:$780.16


Here are just a few thoughts I have about rebates and deciding which ones are "right" for you...

• If you don't already know, rebates are actually cash back (in the form of a check) that a company gives you just for buying a product. Sometimes companies will reimburse you for the WHOLE COST... which makes the product FREE. You can use coupons, gift cards and other other forms of discount or coupon to purchase the item in question, but it is up to the discretion of the company how much to reimburse you. I've had rebates come back in the amount of the cost of the product minus the coupons I used, I've had some come back in the amount of the entire cost of the product even though I used coupons to buy it at a cheaper price.

• If this is not ringing any bells in your head yet, then let me emphasize that in the latter case, you would be getting the product free and making money off of buying it in the first place. These are the jewels of rebates, but are also few and far between. To see if your rebate is a "jewel" just check the fine print to see if your rebate excludes reimbursement of coupons. This is the case for the Organix shampoo I bought a while back. I used in-store coupons to purchase it, but still got the entire amount back, in cash.

• Even though you usually won't see the money for 6-8 weeks, if you have the budget to invest the initial money to buy the product and it is a product or similar product you would already buy (like a different brand of shampoo than the one you normally buy), then in my opinion it is well worth the wait and the few minutes it takes to fill out the little form and address an envelop.

• While rebates might seem like too much hassle or a waste of time, the fact is that we all have a few minutes every other day to do a certain relaxing activity. Some of us read, some take a long hot bath, some watch TV. Why not take a few of those minutes to fill out some rebate forms or check out a blog or two on grocery deals for the week? Personally, I like to use those 5 minutes (usually I set aside the time for right after I make the purchase) to fill out rebate forms. This is not to say that I just sit around filling out rebate forms for fun and all the time. I just look around online when I have nothing to do and check tags in a store I'm already in to see if there are any rebates on products or similar products I already purchase.

• Some rebates I would not recommend you try to get are those for less than $1 back, as an envelop, a stamp and the time it takes to fill out the form might not be worth it. Also, try to stay away from rebates of products you would not normally buy, unless you can get all your money back, or make money off of it. In that case, I'm sure you can find a friend, family member or charity that could use the item. This is usually what I do when I can get a product for free. I will get as many as I can, even if neither my husband nor I can use it, because for us this is a way of giving back to the community and creating a budget for donation.

Here is a list of just some of the products you can usually find a rebate for, either in store/on the product, or online/printable:

• Shampoo
• Office supplies
• Tech gadgets (cell phones, printers, etc.)
• Wine
• Frozen pizzas
• Product paring - ex., beer & snacks, popcorn & candy, cheese & crackers
  

Some seasonal rebates include batteries (holidays), produce, certain crackers/chips (summer time).

Want to try a rebate now? Organix is still offering "FREE after rebate." They are on clearance at most Walgreens right now, too! *Be sure to check expiration date*

Wednesday Weekend Catch-up Post #2

So, this week I wasn't going to do much grocery shopping--except for the Harris Teeter triples. But I just happened to look at the Publix deals over at Southernsavers.com and saw some deals I had to get. I also stopped by Walgreens to get some mascara (I ran out!!) and it turned out to be a great run, too... Here's what all I did and where...

:: Harris Teeter ::
HT was tripling coupons up to 75 cents last week!! I was actually excited until I heard from my cousin and saw for myself that their prices were way higher than those shown on Southernsavers.com, not to mention they don't even carry some items. Anyway, I still had a decent run and got to stock up on some PB (yummy!) and sugar for the holidays =)
8 40oz Skippy Peanut Butter $5.99 sale B1G1 used $.75/1 coupons (tripled -$18)

2 Carnation Evaporated Milk sale $1 each used $1/2 coupon

1 Pillsbury All-Purpose Flour sale $.99 (limit 1) =(

5 Domino Brown Sugar $1.09 used $.35 coupons (tripled -$5.25)

1 Zone Bar $1.29 used $.55/1 (tripled -$1.29)

Total OOP $7.65

After I hit up HT I went to my grandma's house and bartered for some chicken!! She was out of PB (and I had plenty) and she also needed some brown sugar, so we swapped. Protein is so expensive, my hubby and I usually do without meat and fall back on dairy or beans. But thanks to my grandma, we have three huge cans of white meat chicken!! Thanks Gma! =)

:: Walgreens ::
I just went in to Walgreens for some mascara and I ended up with a nice stockpile =) I hope it doesn't expire any time soon. Oh! And the nice young lady at the cosmetics counter graciously showed me to the double packs! And there I was ready to just by the regular packs... silly me! I emailed Drano to tell them how nice their products are and how much money I save annually from not having to call a plumber. They were so nice, they sent me a Free Item Coupon up to $6.xx off any Drano product! Not to mention, Drano is always nice to have around. I just bought it at Wags so I could just the $3/10 coupon for overage on the make-up products.

1 bottle Drano $5.99 used free item coupon I received for sending an email complimenting their products

2 double packs Almay mascara $6.99 & $7.99 sale B1G1-50% off (-$3.50)
-used $4/1 wags coupon (-$8 automatically)
-used $2.50 IP

1 free 3-card Hallmark sampler

used $3/10 Grand Opening Wags Q

OOP $1.45

:: Publix ::
Like I said, I wasn't even going to do a Publix run this week, because 1) I've been sick as a dog for the past few days, and 2) my budget is getting tight. But I did anyway. I was starting to think that Publix deals just couldn't get any better until I checked with my Publix's customer service rep and asked her which competitor coupons they accepted. When she told me ANY competitor I didn't believe her. But when she said Walgreens, CVS and Save-A-Lot all I could think about were $/$$ coupons! Anyway, I was thinking about all the pasta I bought a few weeks ago and needed some sauce to go with it (the rest are fillers, or items I got for free so I could use a $/$$ coupon) I did this all in one transaction.

6 Kellogg's Special K Cereal $3.99 sale B1G1 used 6 $1/1 IPs and 6 $1/1 Target coupons

6 Ragu Pasta Sauce $2.53 sale B1G1 used 3 $1/2 IPs

2 Muir Glen Organic Pasta Sauce $3.59 sale B1G1 used 2 $1/1 IP

1 Tylenol Rapid Release GelpCaps 50ct sale $3.99 used $1/1 MQ and $3/1 Publix coupon

Total before sales and coupons - $53.69

Total after sales, before coupons - $26.55

used $5/25 Walgreens competitor coupon on total

OOP $1.14

:: A Craving run ::
Not shown is a big red bag of Popcorn, Indiana Gourmet Kettlecorn I bought at Wags with some leftover RRs because I was hungry. Not proud of it, but it happens. Though, looking back I wish I had saved the RRs for a rolling deal, but oh well... such is life. And the popcorn is soooo good and on sale right now =)

1 10.5 oz Popcorn, Indiana Kettlecorn sale $2.99 used $2.50 RR

OOP $.49


Total this week before sales and coupons - $139.31

Total spent this week - $10.73

Total saved this week - $128.58


Balance of budget $103.27

Spent up to date:$96.73

Savings up to date:$780.16

Wednesday Weekend Catch-up Post

Okay, so my husband and I bought some items that are not shown in the photos below, namely four (4) RedBulls we got at a rock bottom price! Last weekend was Halloween weekend, so we splurged on an unhealthy, carbonated beverage with way to much caffeine in it--but we're just so young and naive and wanting to have a good time!!

Anyway, I made a few trips to Walgreens this week, here's the breakdown:

:: Trip #1 (fourteen separate transactions) ::

~Sorry, not pictured~

10 Poligrip $2 used free item coupon, got four $2 RR back on each

4 RedBull energy drinks $2.19 used $2 RR from Polydent deal

OOP $1.05

:: Trip #2 (thirteen separate transactions) ::
6 Poligrip $2 used free item coupon, got 6 $2 RR back on each

4 Excel 50 load laundry detergent $1.99

2 Gordon frozen shrimp pasta meals $2 ea (not pictured)

4 Scouring pads clearance $.50 ea

6 Simply Asia pasta bowls clearance $0.25 ea

1 lollipop for my sister who loves any and all candy $0.59

used 7 $2 RR from Polydent deal

OOP $2.73

Just an FYI: My husband and I plan on donating these Poligrips to a local nursing home or other organization in need of denture adhesives. If you know of any such organization, please leave the name in the comment bar below or email me at couponlife@gmail.com Thanks!

:: Trip #3 (seven separate transactions) ::


5 2pk. Robitussin To-Go $2.49 used $1 off coupons

1 filler pencil $0.39

17 autumn votives sale $0.10 ea

4 Simply Asia noodle bowls sale $0.65 ea

1 box dried cranberries $1

1 bag baker's coconut sale $1.99

1 dozen eggs (what I was going for LOL) $0.99

used 5 $2 RR from Poligrip deal to buy Robitussin and $0.50 filler items, then used the $2.50 RR that printed from the Robitussin multiple transactions of just over $2.50

OOP $1.29

Total OOP for the 3 trips:$5.07

Total saved for the 3 trips: $59.60

Balance of budget $114.00

Spent up to date:$86.00

Savings up to date:$651.58

Detergent, School Supplies & Potatoes!

I went to a few different stores to stock up on some things this week. We really needed detergent so I took advantage of the great RR deals going on at Walgreens right now. There's also a really great rebate out for potatoes: $5 back wyb 3 5lb bags. The potatoes at Publix this week are ridiculously priced. I also had some leftover rainchecks for school supplies at CVS, so I used them since my husband was already going to spend the initial amount on a card for his dad's birthday.

Here's what I got:

:: Walgreens ::

8 Poligrip (sm) $2 used free item coupons, produced $16 RRs

6 Excel Detergents $1.99

8 Royal Gelatin mix $.33 used 5/$1 in-store coupon

2 containers wipes sale $1.99

1 dawn soap sale $.99 used $1/1 home mailer coupon

used $16 RRs

OOP $2.70

:: Publix ::

3 5lb bags potatoes sale $1.99 each sent in rebate for $5 back

1 fresh bagguette (Yummy!) $1.79

OOP $7.76

:: CVS ::

2 5-subject notebooks $6.99 used $.99 ea raincheck

2 1-subject notebooks $2.79 used $.99 ea raincheck

3 packs grip pens $1.99 used $.99 ea raincheck

2 wooden rulers $1.19 used $.99 ea raincheck

2 5oz. glue $1.99 used $.99 ea raincheck

1 8oz prunes $2.50 clearance $.63

2 packs smart food fiber popcorn $.89 clearance $.23 ea

1 American Greetin card $3.99!

OOP $5.38


total OOP $15.84

amount saved $88.67


Balance of budget $119.07

Spent up to date:$80.93

Savings up to date:$591.98

Welcome!! - Publix & Walgreens Run

Welcome to my new blog. I've been a rooky couponer for about a year now, and I finally feel confident enough to share neat savings tips with whoever wants to stop by my page. This blog is a fun way to keep up with my family budget and really keep track of what all my family purchases. This blog will be based on my goal of spending $200 or less between September 30 and December 31, 2009. I started this goal on a Facebook note, but have now transferred to blogspot for formatting purposes. Boy am I glad I did... Let's get a running start shall we?

:: A not-so-quick Publix & Walgreens Run ::


So, I had a few hours to kill before I had to pick up the hubby from class and I'd had my eye on the tuna sale at Walgreens this week, so I thought I'd swing by and get the tuna... then I decided to "swing by" Publix without a shopping list to see what staple items I could get at a decent price.

I sure found a few items LOL... an hour later...

(Walgreens)
11 cans Bumble Bee chunk light tuna sale 55¢ ea used 55¢ off coupons

(Publix)
4 boxes Kellogg's cereal sale $3.99 B1G1 used $1/1 blinkies

Peaches 96¢, grapes 69¢, tomato 71¢ used$1off wyb fresh fruit and Kellogg's cereal peelies

2 half gallons simply smart milk sale $2.50 used $1/1 blinkie & $2 off milk wyb Kellogg's cereal peelies

8 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pastas sale $1.79 B1G1 used $1/2 peelies

1 16oz Sorrento Mozzarela cheese sale $2.50 used $2/1 peelie & $1/1 Publix coupon, overage applied to my total bill

1 Lrg Sorrento Ricotto cheese sale $2.50 used $2/1 peelie & $1/1 Publix coupon, overage applied to my total bill

5 Snuggle Fabric Softeners sale $3.00 used $3/1 coupons

6 Yoplait Yoplus yogurts, raincheck $2.50 B1G1 used $1/1 coupons

1 Mission corn tortilla $1.25 used $1/1 hangtag

used $5/$20 Save-A-Lot competitor coupon

Total before sales & coupons $84.10

OOP $3.30 --Savings of $80.80 or 96%

Balance of budget $134.91

Spent up to date:$65.09

Savings up to date:$503.31