Hey friends!
I'm headed to Publix tomorrow and have my coupons ready to go! I'm super excited about this week. I am also hearing incredible stories from all of you and I love that we all are really helping our families save big bucks! My "coupon hero" & bff, Jayna, just posted a great blog about her savings this week at Publix. So I am sharing with all of you below...enjoy!! You can follow her blog as well - she is amazing. www.christopherworld.blogspot.com
(BTW - Jayna prints at two separate computers that's how she gets 4 coupons - still the savings are the same for only 2)
By using coupons and working the grocery store specials, I’ve managed to cut our grocery bill in half. At this point, I’m still buying things, but not because we actually need the groceries/items I find, but because they end up being free or close to free. And last week, a challenge went out to the coupon moms to add a little extra in their shopping for the local food bank! What a wonderful idea! (This is especially good since I bought 24 boxes of cereal in a one week period!) When they were $0.25, $0.75, or FREE, how could I not? They’re non-perishable and will go great at the food bank!
Here are some of the items I’ve gotten for FREE this week:
Publix:Zantac was $4.59
I bought three for a total of:$13.77
- 3.00 store coupon
- 3.00 store coupon
- 5.00 manufacturer’s coupon
- 5.00 manufacturer’s coupon
- 2.23
Result: a $2.23 overage that I can spend on other groceries!!
Kellogg’s Special K with Blueberries was on sale buy one get one free at $3.89. I bought three for a total of:$5.83
-1.00 Target coupon (they take competitor’s coupons)
-1.00 Target coupon
-1.00 Target coupon
-1.00 manufacturer’s coupon
-1.00 manufacturer’s coupon
-1.00 manufacturer’s coupon
- .17 Result: a $0.17 overage that I can spend on other groceries!!
Chinet Napkins were on sale buy one get one free at $1.89. I bought four for a total of:$3.78
1.00 manufacturer’s coupon
-1.00 manufacturer’s coupon
-1.00 manufacturer’s coupon
-1.00 manufacturer’s coupon
- .22 Result: a $0.22 overage that I can spend on other groceries!
Soft Soap liquid soap was on sale buy one get one free at $1.58. I bought one for a total of:$0.79
- .40 manufacturer’s coupon
- .40 bonus coupon (because Publix doubles coupons up to $0.50)
- .01 Result: A $0.01 overage that I can spend on other groceries!
Pillsbury Icing was on sale buy one get one free at $1.85. I bought six for a total of:$5.55
- .50 manufacturer’s coupon
- .50 bonus coupon (because Publix doubles coupons up to $0.50)
- .50 manufacturer’s coupon
- .50 bonus coupon
- .50 manufacturer’s coupon
- .50 bonus coupon
- .50 manufacturer’s coupon
- .50 bonus coupon
- .50 manufacturer’s coupon
- .50 bonus coupon
- .50 manufacturer’s coupon
- .50 bonus coupon
- .45 Result: a $0.45 overage that I can spend on other groceries!And those are just the items I got for free!
I also got the following:
$0.24 – Rice Krispies
$0.19 – Green Giant frozen vegetables (I got six at this price)
$0.25 – Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt 4 pack (I got four packs at this price)
$0.45 – Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough (I got 4 at this price)
$0.09 – Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes (I got 2 at this price)
$1.00 – 3 lb bag of apples$0.19 – Cheerios (I got three at this price.)
$0.74 – Chex Cereal (I got six at this price)
$1.00 – Honey Maid graham crackers (I got two at this price)
$0.25 – Dove deodorant (I got two at this price.)
$0.01 - Publix oatmeal (it was the penny item)
And this doesn’t even include the deals that I got at Kroger this week. I figured it up last month. I spent $161.32 at the grocery store, buying not only groceries, but also toiletries, paper goods, and vitamins, but received $502.15 worth of products. And our house is so packed, we’ve got cereal in the laundry room!! This month so far, I’ve spent $67.04, but I’ve actually received $366.44 in groceries! That’s a savings of 82%!!!Okay…so I’ve harped on this enough. But I just really wanted to share!!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Walgreens
Hey friends!
I've had a lot of you asking about how the RR's (register rewards) work at Walgreens...here goes. Each month certain items have RR's. Which means if you purchase that item - you'll receive a coupon when you check out for a certain $ amount to use off your next purchase. Here's how I worked this this week:
Purchased:
Vaseline Infusion Lotion for $6.99 (used $1 off coupon in AJC)
Received:
$7 RR (basically made $1 and got the lotion for free)
Purchased:
MVP Razor for $7.99 (used $4 off coupon they gave me at the counter)
Received:
$9 RR
Purchased:
30ct box of Zantac for $8.99
Received:
$9 RR
I then went back into the store with my RR's and purchase my some of my weekly needs - trash bags, paper plates, napkins, fritto's for our chili, toilet paper, some make up, peanut butter and ragu sauce (it's on sale and I had coupons) and some stocking stuffers for Matt. I then used my total RR's of $25 off of this purchase and ended up paying practically nothing. SO - that's RR's. Pretty simple.
Here's what I have noticed - use it wisely. You will end up buying products you don't need cause you have all these RR's. Be wise and thrifty. When making your shopping list move some of your items to the Walgreens list that may not be on sale at Publix and buy your needs. I found myself wanting to buy all sorts of junk at Walgreens that I don't need just because I had these RR's. Which may be what you want to do. But I think the most effective way is to use it on items that you would normally purchase (toilletries, etc).
ENJOY!! Post some comments or thoughts - also any special deals you may be finding this week!! Happy Shopping!
I've had a lot of you asking about how the RR's (register rewards) work at Walgreens...here goes. Each month certain items have RR's. Which means if you purchase that item - you'll receive a coupon when you check out for a certain $ amount to use off your next purchase. Here's how I worked this this week:
Purchased:
Vaseline Infusion Lotion for $6.99 (used $1 off coupon in AJC)
Received:
$7 RR (basically made $1 and got the lotion for free)
Purchased:
MVP Razor for $7.99 (used $4 off coupon they gave me at the counter)
Received:
$9 RR
Purchased:
30ct box of Zantac for $8.99
Received:
$9 RR
I then went back into the store with my RR's and purchase my some of my weekly needs - trash bags, paper plates, napkins, fritto's for our chili, toilet paper, some make up, peanut butter and ragu sauce (it's on sale and I had coupons) and some stocking stuffers for Matt. I then used my total RR's of $25 off of this purchase and ended up paying practically nothing. SO - that's RR's. Pretty simple.
Here's what I have noticed - use it wisely. You will end up buying products you don't need cause you have all these RR's. Be wise and thrifty. When making your shopping list move some of your items to the Walgreens list that may not be on sale at Publix and buy your needs. I found myself wanting to buy all sorts of junk at Walgreens that I don't need just because I had these RR's. Which may be what you want to do. But I think the most effective way is to use it on items that you would normally purchase (toilletries, etc).
ENJOY!! Post some comments or thoughts - also any special deals you may be finding this week!! Happy Shopping!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
This Week's Savings 10/11/09
Like I said in my previous blog, this week I am pretty stocked up on dinners, so I just went out to get a few freebies and specials. Here's some of what I got and how:
Sorrenzo Cheese Sticks ($3 each)
Used - $2 off store manf. coupon (on the package)
Used - $1 off store coupon in the yellow advantage paper (found at the front of the store)
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt (buy one get one - rings up as $1.25)
Used - $1.25 off printable store manf. coupon found at southernsavers.com
I printed two and bought two packs for FREE! I also used the Free Publix bag coupon for purchasing two general mills items...(I now own like 8 of these bags..so fun!)
Honey Maid Graham Crackers (on sale for $2)
Used - .50 off graham crackers (doubles to $1) received from
Kraft Food & Family Magazine (if you get it - you should it's free and has awesome recipes!)
Got this box for $1
Yoohoo chocolate 12pk (reg price 6.19)
Used - $4 off coupon found in Yellow Adv. Publix paper ( found at the front of the store)
Received for $2.19. This coupon says you have to buy 2 cases - I didn't and they still honored it.
Natures Own Granola Bars ($3.19)
Used - .40 off coupon (doubles to .80) and also used my publix coupon for $1 off fruit (got some banana's for free!). Total = 2.39 for granola bars & banana's - not bad. I use all in my fiber one yogurt!! yummy. Printed all coupons from links in southernsavers.com
Knorr Sides (B1G1 rings up at .74 each)
Printed and used .45 (doubles to .90) - received overage of .16. Of course I printed two and bought two packs of cajun rice. I purchased some smoked sausage and VOILA! DINNER for $2.
Betty Crocker Potatoes (rings up as .80 each)
Printed and used ..40 coupons on southernsavers. It doubles to .80 and makes this item FREE. I printed as many as my comp. would let me - 2. I then found one coupon in the AJC last week so I got three boxes of potatoes for free.
Well, the list goes on but just thought I'd highlight some of my fav's this week. Total I received $67 and spent $23. A savings of $44!! Next week I'll put up my plans on Wed when the ads come out and my upcoming week's menu. Leave some COMMENTS! Tell your friends!! Ask questions!! Share your stories!! Thanks for reading.
Sorrenzo Cheese Sticks ($3 each)
Used - $2 off store manf. coupon (on the package)
Used - $1 off store coupon in the yellow advantage paper (found at the front of the store)
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt (buy one get one - rings up as $1.25)
Used - $1.25 off printable store manf. coupon found at southernsavers.com
I printed two and bought two packs for FREE! I also used the Free Publix bag coupon for purchasing two general mills items...(I now own like 8 of these bags..so fun!)
Honey Maid Graham Crackers (on sale for $2)
Used - .50 off graham crackers (doubles to $1) received from
Kraft Food & Family Magazine (if you get it - you should it's free and has awesome recipes!)
Got this box for $1
Yoohoo chocolate 12pk (reg price 6.19)
Used - $4 off coupon found in Yellow Adv. Publix paper ( found at the front of the store)
Received for $2.19. This coupon says you have to buy 2 cases - I didn't and they still honored it.
Natures Own Granola Bars ($3.19)
Used - .40 off coupon (doubles to .80) and also used my publix coupon for $1 off fruit (got some banana's for free!). Total = 2.39 for granola bars & banana's - not bad. I use all in my fiber one yogurt!! yummy. Printed all coupons from links in southernsavers.com
Knorr Sides (B1G1 rings up at .74 each)
Printed and used .45 (doubles to .90) - received overage of .16. Of course I printed two and bought two packs of cajun rice. I purchased some smoked sausage and VOILA! DINNER for $2.
Betty Crocker Potatoes (rings up as .80 each)
Printed and used ..40 coupons on southernsavers. It doubles to .80 and makes this item FREE. I printed as many as my comp. would let me - 2. I then found one coupon in the AJC last week so I got three boxes of potatoes for free.
Well, the list goes on but just thought I'd highlight some of my fav's this week. Total I received $67 and spent $23. A savings of $44!! Next week I'll put up my plans on Wed when the ads come out and my upcoming week's menu. Leave some COMMENTS! Tell your friends!! Ask questions!! Share your stories!! Thanks for reading.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Coupons 101
Hey Everyone!
I know that several of you are asking about how to save so much money in groceries each week so I figured this may be the best way to answer questions and help out! Let me start off by saying that this is SUPER easy once you understand it and it makes you feel so good about saving so much money for your family. Matt and I are now able to set aside for the Thanksgiving Offering, go on a date occasionally and purchase the things we need each week that are not allocated in our normal budget. You may feel overwhelmed at first but know that, "Blessed are those who find wisdom!"
Most of what I will discuss will be from the site that I use. There are others out there that may work for you. I am just using this blog to discuss what works for me. I will post what I do each week and you can comment, ask questions, share your successes and we will all be better off learning from one another! There are tons of things that I don't know yet about how coupons work at other stores - so any other info you learn would be GREAT! I currently use Publix only but I am venturing into Walgreens and we can discuss this at another time. So, here goes;
I use www.southernsavers.com
Click on the getting started guides and read those
Then venture onto the tab on that says PUBLIX
She lists Archives here for Publix - you want to find the weekly Ad that is dated for the week you are planning to shop. She posts the B1G1 sales on Wednesday and they start on Thursday (at the Publix on Conners/Liberty Rd.) and last for one week.
UNDERSTANDING THE WEEKLY ADS:
Once you are on the Weekly Ad here you will find each item that is on sale at Publix. Under each item in RED are coupon options that you could use. For Instance:
Sometimes she will list Deal Idea's for you. Other coupons you can find are in your AJC although I don't use alot from AJC and I still save alot.
PENNY ITEM:
I go to Publix on Sunday and get my weekly things like - milk, bread, eggs, AJC and I also pick up there penny item. A Penny Item is only on Sundays & Mondays. If you spend $10 they give you an item for one penny. The item is chosen each week for you. I think two weeks ago it was Publix Special Roast coffee - that I got for 1 penny! This is also how I get my AJC (since I have to spend $10).
DOUBLE COUPONS AT OUR PUBLIX:
Publix will double any coupon that is .50 or under. For instance last week the Green Giant Frozen Veggie's are on sale for $1. There is a link to print .50 off Green Giant Frozen products. Once doubled I get this item for FREE! I printed as many as my computer would let me - I think 3. These are also General Mills products so I also printed the Publix Free Reusable Bag and got ANOTHER bag for free. SO - 3 boxes of frozen veggis and a reusable bag - ALL FOR FREE!
You can also use a STORE Coupon AND a Manufacture Coupon on any one item. They also accept TARGET coupons!! For instance: One week I used a $1/2 boxes of Cinn. Toast Crunch TARGET coupon AND a $1 off General Mills Cereal Man. Coupon. The Cinn. Toast Crunch was on sale B1G1 (originally $3.99 rings up half off at $1.99) - so I got this box of cereal for .50. Of course I printed as many as possible and got 4 boxes for only $2.
So - visit www.southernsavers.com and fiddle through the site...then upload any questions on here (I will check frequently). Also, I shop on Friday mornings if you'd like to go with me! We are pretty stocked up this week in groceries so I will just be buying some freebies and necessary items. I'll post what I get and my reciept when I get back this afternoon. ALSO - next week I'll share how I menu plan. HAPPY COUPON CLIPPING!!! Plz call or email with ANY questions!!
- Abi Shaffer
I know that several of you are asking about how to save so much money in groceries each week so I figured this may be the best way to answer questions and help out! Let me start off by saying that this is SUPER easy once you understand it and it makes you feel so good about saving so much money for your family. Matt and I are now able to set aside for the Thanksgiving Offering, go on a date occasionally and purchase the things we need each week that are not allocated in our normal budget. You may feel overwhelmed at first but know that, "Blessed are those who find wisdom!"
Most of what I will discuss will be from the site that I use. There are others out there that may work for you. I am just using this blog to discuss what works for me. I will post what I do each week and you can comment, ask questions, share your successes and we will all be better off learning from one another! There are tons of things that I don't know yet about how coupons work at other stores - so any other info you learn would be GREAT! I currently use Publix only but I am venturing into Walgreens and we can discuss this at another time. So, here goes;
I use www.southernsavers.com
Click on the getting started guides and read those
Then venture onto the tab on that says PUBLIX
She lists Archives here for Publix - you want to find the weekly Ad that is dated for the week you are planning to shop. She posts the B1G1 sales on Wednesday and they start on Thursday (at the Publix on Conners/Liberty Rd.) and last for one week.
UNDERSTANDING THE WEEKLY ADS:
Once you are on the Weekly Ad here you will find each item that is on sale at Publix. Under each item in RED are coupon options that you could use. For Instance:
- Betty Crocker Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper, at $1.99- Normal Price (.99¢ - will ring up as this because it is B1G1)
-$1/3 Helper Meals SS 9/13, 8/09 or “Better at Home” booklet
-.75/3 Helper Meals SS 9/13, 8/09 or printable or here
-$1 off Ground Beef wyb any Hamburger Helper SS 9/13 or printable
Free Publix Bag wyb (2) General Mills products SS 9/13 or printable - **Deal Idea**
Buy: (3) Hamburger Helper .99¢ ea
(1) Hamburger 1 lb $1.99
(1) Resuseable Bag
Use:
-$1/3 Helpers
-$1 off Ground Beef
Free Bag
Total Due: $2.96 for 1lb of ground beef, 3 boxes of hamburger helper & a free reusable Publix shopping bag (I LOVE THESE!)
Sometimes she will list Deal Idea's for you. Other coupons you can find are in your AJC although I don't use alot from AJC and I still save alot.
PENNY ITEM:
I go to Publix on Sunday and get my weekly things like - milk, bread, eggs, AJC and I also pick up there penny item. A Penny Item is only on Sundays & Mondays. If you spend $10 they give you an item for one penny. The item is chosen each week for you. I think two weeks ago it was Publix Special Roast coffee - that I got for 1 penny! This is also how I get my AJC (since I have to spend $10).
DOUBLE COUPONS AT OUR PUBLIX:
Publix will double any coupon that is .50 or under. For instance last week the Green Giant Frozen Veggie's are on sale for $1. There is a link to print .50 off Green Giant Frozen products. Once doubled I get this item for FREE! I printed as many as my computer would let me - I think 3. These are also General Mills products so I also printed the Publix Free Reusable Bag and got ANOTHER bag for free. SO - 3 boxes of frozen veggis and a reusable bag - ALL FOR FREE!
You can also use a STORE Coupon AND a Manufacture Coupon on any one item. They also accept TARGET coupons!! For instance: One week I used a $1/2 boxes of Cinn. Toast Crunch TARGET coupon AND a $1 off General Mills Cereal Man. Coupon. The Cinn. Toast Crunch was on sale B1G1 (originally $3.99 rings up half off at $1.99) - so I got this box of cereal for .50. Of course I printed as many as possible and got 4 boxes for only $2.
So - visit www.southernsavers.com and fiddle through the site...then upload any questions on here (I will check frequently). Also, I shop on Friday mornings if you'd like to go with me! We are pretty stocked up this week in groceries so I will just be buying some freebies and necessary items. I'll post what I get and my reciept when I get back this afternoon. ALSO - next week I'll share how I menu plan. HAPPY COUPON CLIPPING!!! Plz call or email with ANY questions!!
- Abi Shaffer
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