Super Deals
2 Ziplock sandwich bags @ $1.99 each, reg. price - $1 Target IP - $1 MQ from "Smart Summertime Savings" booklet at Publix = FREE
2 Ziplock gallon storage bag @ $1.99. Used 1 BOGO coupon, 1 x $1 Target IP, and 1 x $1 MQ from "Smart Summertime Savings" booklet at Publix = FREE
Dove Bar, 89c - FREE coupon (up to 85c) from FREE Chocolate Fridays = 4c
2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese cups, $1.19, used FREE item coupon from Kraft First Taste = FREE
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6 x French's Mustard, 85c each - 50c Qs, doubled = FREE plus 15c overage on each!
Kraft BBQ sauce, 70c - $1 MQ = FREE plus 30c overage!
2 Crystal Light Skin Essentials, $2 each, used 2 FREE Skin Essentials WYB 2 Crystal Light canisters = FREE
4 Crystal Light Canisters, $2 each,
Used 1 x $2 MQ from July issue of All*You = FREE
Used 1 x $1/1 and 1 x $2/2 printable coupon = $1 each for 3
Ragu pasta sauce, $1.10 - $60c MQ (only good on Tomato & Basil or Margherita flavors) = 50c
2 x Kotex tampons, $1.60 each - $1 Qs from home mailers = 60c each
(These combined with the rest of the stockpile gives me enough feminine supplies to last a year, and I donate these items regularly, too.)
6 x Ritz crackers, $1.75 - 6 x $1 MQs = 75c each
(We use these frequently for kids' breakfasts & lunches: pb crackers, hummus & crackers, cheese & crackers, etc.)
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, $2 - $1 MQ = $1
Newman's Own Salsa, $2 - 50c Q doubled = $1
Old Orchard Pom-Blueberry Frozen Juice, $2 - $1 Q from home mailer = $1
Sargento Mozzarella Cheese, $2 - $1 MQ from Kroger home mailer = $1
Kraft 2$ Mozarella Cheese, $2.79 - 50c MQ, doubled - $1 Food Lion Q = 79c
Lysol Plus Bleach Spray Cleaner (not pictured) $1.35 - 50c Q doubled = 35c
2 x Strawberries, $2 - $1 Target Q = $1 each
Rest of the Haul
(I have a big stockpile of free white rice, but we so do love the brown rice for the increased nutrition and hearty, nutty taste!)
4 x Bounty Big Roll, $1.25 each - 2 x $1/2 MQs = 75c each
(I do not use very many paper towels, but since I haven't restocked in almost a year I am running low. Plus, both my kiddos in school will need a roll for school supplies when school starts. I decided it was a good time to buy.)
Kleenex wipes, $2.39 - $1 Target CRT coupon = $1.39
(I dislike buying these, but they are REALLY important to some people in my family. ;D)
3 Tropicana Pure Premium, $3 each
Used 1 x $1 MQ and 1 x $1/2 MQ = $2 and $2.50 each
Soft Soap Body Wash (not pictured) $3.50 - $1 Target Q - $1 MQ = $1.50
2 x Athena Cantelope @ 99c each
2 x Pepperidge Farm bread $1.990 - 75c Target Q = $1.24 each
Fresh Express Spring Mix, $2.99 - $1 Publix Q from "Smart Summertime Savings" booklet at Publix
2 x Smart Taste Spaghetti, $1.50 each - $1/2 = $1 each
I had some other expensive items, too, for which I did not have a coupon (like sunscreen and NY strip steaks!) so my finals were not in the 70-percentage range, which is what I am usually able to do, but I am still very happy!
I also used a $5 off $25 purchase from Rite Aid from HERE.
Total Value of groceries: $204.92
Vendor Coupons: $40.82
Store Coupons: $22.50
Ad Special Savings $65.29
Advantage Buy Savings: $2.37
In-Store Special Savings: $3.02
Total Spent: $70.92 plus tax
Total Savings at Publix: $134.00 or 65%
Great job! I didn't notice the ziploc deal so I need to go back and get some. I picked up a couple of the 'summertime savings' books yesterday, so I'll need to go back.
ReplyDeleteGreat deals! My Publix recently stopped taking Target coupons, so I wasn't able to use the Target Pepperidge Farm coupon. However, I found a peelie on the bread for $1.00/1 - plus it had coupons for Swanson chicken, Sargento cheese, and Ziploc bags!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find the "Smart Summertime Savings" booklet?
ReplyDeleteSusan, the "Smart Summertime Savings" booklet was in a stand-alone cardboard display in the front of my Publix store. It just came out, and most of the coupons expire either at the end of July or August. I hope you find one.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I found them!
ReplyDeleteI am fairly new to couponing and glad to have found your blog. I also live in GA. I can't seem to get my coupon total savings up as high as others but am definatly spending my money more wisely using sales and coupons. I would love to know how you organize your coupons if you will share.
ReplyDeleteHello Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteIt took me over 6 months of couponing to get to the higher percentages. Don't be discouraged. The longer you do it, the more efficient you will become.
I use a box system to organize my coupons. I only usually buy one paper, but I am in two coupon trading groups, which has helped my stack of coupons to grow. I also get them sporadically from my mom and my MIL.
Here is a link to a great article on the box system. This is what got me started.
http://moneysavingmom.typepad.com/money_saving_mom/2008/03/organizational.html