My Publix Trip 12/15 saved 69%

Todays trip went a little "off the list" but I still think I did pretty good.  I forgot to take a picture in my rush to get the kiddos ready for school, but here is what I got.

(2) Cool Juice @ $2.99 ea - (2) $1 MQ = $1.99 ea (not a good deal but the kiddos wanted to try them)
(3) Smart Balance Milk @ $2.50 ea - (3) MQ $1.50 = $1.00 ea
(2) Motts apple juice $2.00 ea - (2) MQ $1 = $1.00 ea
(4) Zephyrhills 1L sparkling water BOGO @ $.99 - (2) MQ $1 = FREE
(2) Coles Garlic bread loaf BOGO $2.99 - (2) MQ $.50 = $.99 ea
(1) Sara Lee pound cake $3.79 - 50% & (1) MQ $1 =  $.90 
(1) Sara Lee cheesecake $6.79 - 50% & (1) MQ $1 = $2.39
(4) Totinos Pizza Stuffers BOGO $3.65 - (4) MQ $.75 = $1.07 ea
(2) Pebbles Cereal BOGO $3.79 - (1) MQ $1 = $1.40 ea
(4) Ritz Bitz crackers BOGO $2.99 - (4) MQ $1 = $.99 ea
(1) Tic Tac @ $1.29
(2) Kraft Mayo BOGO @ $4.49 - (2) MQ $1 & (1) PQ $1 = $.75 ea
(4) Campbells gravy BOGO @ $1.25 - (1) MQ $.25 = $.56 ea
(2) Swanson Broth BOGO @ $1.05 = $.53 ea
(2) Del Monte veggies BOGO @ $1.39 = $.70 ea
(7) Knorr pasta sides @ .79 ea - (1) MQ $1.85 = $.53 ea
(2) Sundown B6 vitamins @ $3.59 ea - (1) PQ $3/2 & (1) MQ $3/2 = $.59 ea
(2) Nature Made Vitamin C @ $5.39 ea - (1) PQ $6/2 & (2) MQ $1 = $1.39 ea
(4) Chinet 90ct napkins BOGO @ $2.15 - (2) MQ $1/2 = $.58 ea
(2) Snausages dog treats @ $2.50 ea - (1) PQ $1 & (2) MQ $1 = $1.00 ea
(2) Bakery donuts @ $.79 ea (because the kiddos were so good for me in the store)

Total BEFORE sales and coupons = $142.81
Total AFTER sales and coupons = $44.30


I saved 69%

Print Those Coupons

Dont foregt to print any coupons you think you may use from SmartSource, Redplum and Coupon Network. They may not be there after today.  Also, dont forget to go back to those sites on the first couple days of December to see what new ones they add.

My deals for this week.

Between Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday I havent had much time (or energy) to do much grocery/drugstore shopping.  I finally made it out today and what happens??  It starts raining and hasnt stopped yet.  But I didnt let that stop me!  I made it CVS and Publix and got the following deals:

CVS

4 Xtra laundry Detergents @ $1.49 ea - (2) MQ $1/2 = $3.96 (.99 ea)

2 Skittles @ $1.19 - (1) MQ $1/2 = $1.38 (stocking stuffers) (.69 ea)

Publix

(2) Glass Plus BOGO $2.49 - (2) MQ $.50 = $1.49 (.75 ea)

(1) Pledge grab it $2.50 - (1) MQ $1.50 = $1.00

(6) Coke 2L B2G1 @ $1.89 - (1) TQ B4G1 = $5.67 (.94 ea)

(1) $50 Shell gas card - (1) PQ $10 WYB $25 in groceries = $40

Publix trip #2 only spent $8.65

I only needed a yellow onion and bleach today, but, I couldnt pass up the Dr Pepper deal and I decided to go ahead and use some other coupons before the expired.

(8) Dr Pepper BOGO @ $1.89 - (4) PQ Free Dr pepper 10 wyb dr pepper = FREE

(2) Keebler club crackers BOGO @ $3.99 - (1) MQ $1/2 & (1) TQ $1/2 = $1.99

(1) Ocean Spray 4pk sparkling $2.50 - (1) MQ $1 = $1.50

(2) Muellers pasta BOGO @ $1.39 - (2) MQ $.75 = FREE + $.11 overage

(2) I cant believe its not butter BOGO @ $2.95 - (2) MQ $1.50 = FREE + $.05 overage

(1) Sweet onion @ $.67

(1) Publix latex gloves $1.49

(1) Publix bleach @ $ 1.50

Grand Total = $8.65 

My Publix trip 11/17 saved $97.92

Another early morning trip to Publix.  I was in a hurry this morning and had 2 of my kiddos with me so I was a bit frazzled while shopping but I still think I did okay. I bought 4 boxes of the Nabisco crackerfuls because there was a BOGO sign under them on the shelf but they didnt ring up BOGO and I just noticed when typing this list so I am going back to store to see.  I had a $10 off $50 Sweetbay coupon to help with the total so that made things a little better. (=

(2) Ocean Spray Juice BOGO @ $2.99 ($1.50 ea)

(1) Ocean Spray Sparkling 4pk @ $2.50 - (1) MQ FREE WYB @ O.S 64 oz = FREE

(2) Hawaiin Punch @ $2.00 ea 

(1) Hawaiin Punch 6pk @ $2.50 - (1) PQ FREE WYB 2 H.P. = FREE

(2) V8 Fusion Smoothie BOGO @ $3.99 - (2) MQ $1 = $1.99 ($1 ea)

(1) Publix milk 1gal @ $3.69

(4) Publix 2L @ $.50 ea = $2.00

(2) Scott toilet paper 4pk @ $2.49 ea (1) PQ $1/2 = $3.98 ($1.99 ea)

(1) One a Day mens health 100ct @ $8.79 - 25% & (1) MQ $1 = $5.59

(2) O Cel O 2pk sponges @$2.49 - 50% & (1) MQ $.75/2 = $1.74 ($.87 ea)

(2) Degree deodorant BOGO @ $2.45 - (2) MQ $1 = $.45 ($.22 ea)

(1) Toothpicks @ $.79

(4) I Cant Believe Its Not Butter BOGO $2.95 - (2) MQ $1 & (1) MQ $1.50/2 = $2.40 ($.60 ea)

(2) Rondele garlic /herb spread BOGO $4.95 - (2) MQ $2.50 = FREE + $.05 overage

(2) Sargento shred cheese BOGO $3.99 - (2) MQ $.55 = $2.89 ($1.45ea)

(4) Crackerfuls $2.99 ea - (2) MQ $1/2 = $9.96 ($2.49ea) 

(6) Muellers pasta BOGO @ $1.39 - (6) MQ $.55 = $.87 ($.15 ea)

(2) Muellers LasagnaBOGO @ $1.67 - (2) MQ Free WYB 2 Ragu = FREE

(4) Ragu Sauce BOGO @ $2.59 = $5.18 ($1.30 ea)

(2) Keebler Club Crackers BOGO @ $3.99 - (1)PQ $1/2 & (1) MQ $1/2 = $1.99 ($1 ea)

(2) Ritz Crackers BOGO @ $2.99 - (1) MQ $1/2 = $1.99 ($1ea)

(2) Ocean Spray Cranberry sauce @ $.99 ea - (1) MQ $1/2 = $.98 ($.49ea)

(1) Salt $.54

(1) dozen eggs $1.99

(1) Publix bread $1.07

(1) Publix butter loaf $1.50

(1) Halloween decor clearance $0.99

Grand Total = $49.13 for $147.05 worth of groceries!  I saved 67%

Holiday Freezer Baking

I was so happy when Halloween was over because that meant I could start getting some of my baking doen for the holidays.  We all know that this time of year can be very hectic and I just didnt see myself trying to bake while also trying to get my house clean (and kept that way).  I also like to have extra "treats" for any unexpected guests that may drop by.  So today I started my baking.  Let s just hope I can keep my 3 kiddos out of it. (=

First I went with Peanut Butter Cup Brownies.

These are so good, that I am going to have to control myself from sneaking into the freezer to steal some.  The recipe makes 40 mini brownies.  It is also a really easy recipe to make. My husband, who isnt a big sweets eater tried these and LOVED them.






Then on to my easiest recipe.  Peanut Butter Fudge.

The recipe only calls for 2 ingredients.  1 Jar of peanut butter and 1 jar of frosting.  You can use chocolate or vanilla, I chose vanilla.  I thought that they were going to be too rich for me, but once they harden, they are perfect.  These can also be eaten right out of the freezer. (dont ask how I know this).


Last but not least, Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins.

sorry for the blurry picture!

These were a HUGE hit. They have a cake texture but a donut taste.  Needless to say only half of them made into the freezer.  The kids were eating them as soon as they cooled enough to pop them in their mouths.





I have to say all three of these recipes were really easy and my freezer is now full of Holiday goodies. At least until I find I find another recipe to try!

Taking surveys to earn points and get rewards.

I am a newer member to a network called Superpoints.  I have to say I love this site. It is a members only network where you earn points for doing things like taking surveys, shopping, watching videos and my favorite, The SUPERLUCKY button.  Depending on your level you get so many clicks of the button a day to earn free points.  The more people you have in your network the more points you can earn. You can earn points when they earn points.  To be a member you have to get an invite from a current member.  At the bottom of this post there are 4 invites.  They can only be used 1 time so if you use one please leave a message letting me know which one you used so that I can delete it.  When you first join you will have to confirm your registration in an email link.  Then you will have to completely update your profile to 100% (which will earn you points).  That will put you at a "basic" level.  Then you are free to start earning points and even send invites to anybody you know and get others in your network.  I am trying to get to the next level, "GOLD" which means I need a few more people to join my network. If you are interested in joining please use one of the invitations below.

Some of the rewards available are:
Paypal Cash
Home Depot Gift Cards
Starbucks Gift Cards
Walmart Gift Cards
Best Buy Gift Cards
Amazon Gift Cards

Here are some invitations:
1.  http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/zawjka
2.  http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/a3gwer
3.  http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/rrw2ow
4.  http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/17wsqu

This is a really easy way to earn free gift cards to use for yourself or as gifts.

If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment and I will try to answer them as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance for anyone that decides to join! (=

Saundra

Home Made Simmering Potpourri Recipe

I have been looking for recipes to make my own simmering potpourri and decided to take from a few different ones and make my own.  This turned out so good, my house has smelled wonderful all weekend.

(These are the amounts i used for a small pot, adjust the amounts for larger pots)

1 Tsp cinnamon
1 Tsp ground nutmeg
1-2 Tsp whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks (broken into smaller pieces)
5-6 slices orange
5-6 slices lemon
2 cups water (more will need to be added as it simmers)

Put all ingredients in a small pot and let simmer for as long as you like.  Keep an eye on on the water level, it will start to go down after a long period of time.  I put mine on medium heat just to get it hot and then I let it simmer on lowest setting for about 2-3 hours and then turned it off. It still kept giving off an aroma while cooling off. I left mine on the stove over night and simmered it again the next morning and it still had just as nice of a scent the next day.  This is the perfect blend of scents for the holidays.  You can also change up the ingredients or amounts to your own liking. My entire house smelled wonderful!

My Walmart Deals 11/11 $9.74

So, I was at Walmart to pick up a few items for doing some crafts (which they were out of) when I saw some deals I couldnt pass up.  They had a cart full of candy for REALLY cheap and I was making up goodie bags for my sons baseball team so it was perfect timing. (=

(2) Reeses 65ct ($8.48) marked down to $2.12 ea

(2) Starburst Gummie Burst ($1.98)marked down to $0.49 ea

(2) Twizzlers ind wrapped ($1.98) marked down to $0.49 ea

(1) Childs Play asst candy ($4.48) marked down to $1.12

(3) M&M's candy corn ($2.48) marked down to $0.62 ea

(2) Up2U gum ($1.28) - (2) MQ $1 = $0.28 ea

(2) First Aid kits (0.97ea) - (2) MQ $1 = FREE + $0.06 overage

(3) Mini Pumpkin 3pks sign said $1 but they rang up @ $0.02 ea = $0.06

Grand Total = $9.74 for $44.30 worth of items. 78% savings!!

Target Daily Deal $9 Tank Dress free shipping

Target is having a Daily Deal today for this Xhilaration Juniors Tank Dress. Only $9 and it ships free since it is a daily deal.  Sizes are XS - XL but are limited and this deal may sell out quick.

My Publix Trip 11/10 spent $36.73

$36.73

Todays shopping trip went pretty good I think.  I got a $3/$30 coupon in mail from Publix so I had that to help a little.  Here is what I got and how I did it:

(4) Rubbermaid 4pk containers 40% off $3.19ea - (2)MQ $2/2 = $5.65 or $1.41ea

(1) Snapware $2.79 - (1) MQ $2 = $.79

(4) Betty Crocker brownie/lemon bars BOGO @ $2.79 - (2) MQ $.75 = $4.08 or $1.02ea

(2) Reeses cereal BOGO @ $3.49 - (1) MQ $1/2 = $2.49 or $1.25ea

(4) Idahoan potatoes BOGO @ $1.33 - (4) MQ $1 = FREE + $1.34 overage

(1) Betty Crocker icing @ $1.50

(2) DelMonte veggies BOGO @ $1.39 or $.70 ea

(2) Hungry Jack pancake mix @ $.99 ea - (1) TQ $1 & (2) MQ $.55 = FREE + $.12 overage

(4) New York garlic bread sticks 50% off $2.79 - (4) $.40 =$3.38 or $.85ea

(2) Nestle Tollhouse cookie dough BOGO @ $2.99 - (2) MQ $.75 = $1.49 or $.75ea

(2) Smart Balance spread BOGO @ $2.89 - (2) MQ $1 = $.89 or $.45ea

(3) Philidelphia cooking cream @ $2 ea - (3) TQ $1 & (2) MQ $1 = FREE

(3) Smart Balance Milk @ $2.50 ea - (3) MQ $1.50 = $3.00 or $1ea

(2) Glade candles @ $2 ea - (1) PQ $1/2 & (1) MQ $1.50/2 = $1.50 or $.75ea

(8) Stayfree pads BOGO @ $3.35 - (8) MQ $1 = $5.40 or $.68 ea

(2) Scott 4pk T.P. @ $2.49 ea - (1)PQ $1/2 = $3.98 or $1.99ea

(1) Publix butter top bread $1.50

(1) Publix sandwich bread $1.07

I saved $101.05 in sales and with coupons

I spent $36.73

I saved 64%

My first "freezer cooking" weekend

I have been doing some reading on "freezer cooking" in order to help with hectic schedules and decided to give it a try.  With 3 kiddos that are in different sports and activities, I have been finding it harder and harder to find time to cook meals and have family dinners.  I decided to start off by spreading out my ideas of what to freeze into 3 afternoon/evenings. (unlike the "pro's" who get a week or more worth of meals done in 1 day.)

On day one I decided to start off simple and bought 4 packages of Martha White muffin mixes and cooked them all up with the "help" of my 7 year old daughter.  We decided to make these into mini muffins and I got about 75 mini's out of 4 pkgs.  I then made 3 dozen oatmeal raisin cookies from scratch.  I now have breakfast and snacks for their lunches for the next week. I then decided to make 2 family size Garlic & Herb chicken pasta meals.

                                                                                                           

Day two I made 2 meat loafs (not cooked, just prepped) and 16 breakfast burritos. For day three I made 15 "uncrustable" sandwiches and filled 15 water bottles with lemonade and tea for the kiddos lunches.  Now hopefully my mornings will be a little less hectic since i will only have to pack lunches instead of making them.  

My plan was to also make 2 French bread loaves but this was just a crazy, hectic weekend and I ran out of time and energy, but I hope to get a little more done this week while the kids are in school.  

Publix Trip 11/03 spent $48.48 for $125.60 in groceries

No picture of my deals today, it was just too crazy of a morning and I just wanted to get it all put away.  Thanks again to my friend and fellow couponer, Hronn,for shopping with me today. Shopping is just a little more enjoyable when you have a friend to chat with.  (We had a total of 5 children in tow with us too!) But all went smoothly and we all made it out in one piece. (=  

I had to break my order up into 2 transactions so that I could use both of my $3/$30 coupons, and this is what I got:

(2) Cinn. Toast Crunch BOGO @ $4.99 - (1) MQ $1/2 = $3.99 ($2 ea)

(6) Barilla Pasta BOGO @ $1.27 - (2) MQ $1/2 = $1.81 ($.30 ea)

(2) Chips Ahoy BOGO @ $2.95 - (2) MQ $1 WYB cookies and gal milk = $.95 ($.47 ea)

(1) Publix  5lb sugar @ $2.95

(4) Dentek floss picks BOGO @ $2.59 - (4) MQ $1.25 = $.18 ($.04 ea)

(2) Ziplock sandwich bags @ $2.19ea - (1) TQ $1/2 & (1) MQ $1/2 = $2.38 ($1.19 ea)

(1) Publix cheese slices @ $2.50

(3) Phili cooking cream @ $2.99 ea - (2) TQ $1 & (3) MQ $1 = $3.97 ($1.32 ea -  i had 1 more TQ's but i                

     dropped it in my car and didnt realize it until i was leaving, otherwise they would have been $.99 ea)

(2) 1 gal. milk @ $3.69 ea = $7.38

(2) Tic Tacs @ $1.09 ea - (1) $1/2 = $1.18 ($.59 ea)

(6) TGI Fridays for one BOGO @ $3.69 - (3) PQ $1/2 & (6) MQ $1 = $2.07 ($.35ea)

(2) Bakery donuts (for the kiddos being so good) = $1.58

(2) Tropican peach juice BOGO @ $1.99 ($1 ea)

(2) Country Crock shedds spread 2pk BOGO @ $2.15 - (2) MQ $.40 = $1.35 ($.67 ea)

(1) Publix deli turkey breast @ $5.99 lb = $5.99

(2) Green Giant greenbeans BOGO @ $1.25 ($.62 ea)

(2) Swanson Broth 32oz BOGO @ $2.69 - (1) TQ $.50/2 & (2) MQ $.40 = $1.39 ($.69 ea)

(4) Kool-Aid pkts $.20ea = $.80

(1) Hungry Jack pankcake mix @ $.99 - (1) TQ $1 = FREE

(2) Publix soda 2L @ $.89 = $1.78

(2) Publix butter top bread @ $1.50 ea = $3
(2) 7-UP 2L BOGO $1.89- (1) TQ $.50/2 = $1.39 ($.70 ea)

I got $125.60 in groceries for $48.48 I saved 61%

My Publix Trip 10/27 saved 40% spent $58.03

$58.03 for $109.07 worth of groceries

I went to Publix this morning as soon as they opened to be sure to get some of the deals I wanted before the shelves were cleared and I think I did pretty good.  The cashier  was shocked when she read off how much I had saved today. Including the prices of the free items from the BOGO deals and adding in coupons I saved $104.89. ($39.88 of that was coupons)  Here is what I got and how I did it:

(10) Pillsbury Biscuit scrambles BOGO @ $2.45 - (2) MQ $1.10 & (8) MQ $1 = $2.05 ($.20 ea)

(2)   Dr Publix 2L @ $.79 = $1.58

(5)   Oral B Complete toothbrushes @ $2 ea - (1) PQ $1 & (1) MQ $.75 & (4) MQ $2 = $.25 ($0.05 ea)

(2)   Hefty Onezip freezer bags BOGO @ $2.39 - (1) MQ $1/2 = $1.39 ($0.69 ea)

(2)   Bugles @ $1.67ea - (2) MQ $.60 = $2.14 ($1.07 ea)

(4)   Friskies Part mix cat treats BOGO @ $1.75 - (2) TQ B1G1 = FREE

(2)   BooBerry/Ct Chocula cereal @ $2.49 ea = $2.49

(1)   Smuckers Jam @ $2.49 - (1) MQ $.50 = $1.99

(2)  Velveeta pepperjack cheese BOGO @ $4.39 - (2) MQ $1 = $2.39 ($1.95 ea)

(1)   2pk garlic @ $.89

(4)   Hunts Pasta sauce $1 ea = $4

(4)   Zephyrhills sparkling water 1L @ $.99 ea - (2) MQ B1G1 = $1.98 ($0.49 ea)

(4)   Tyson Anytizers chicken BOGO @ $8.49 - (4) MQ $1 = $12.98 ($3.25 ea)

(1)   Publix grated parmesan cheese @ $1.79

(2)   Armour Lunch meals @ $1 ea = $2.00

(6)   Totinos pizza stuffers BOGO @ $3.65 - (6) MQ $.75 = $6.46 ($1.07 ea)

(2)   Tropicana juice BOGO @ $1.99 ($.99 ea)

(5)   Totinos Pizza @ $1.25 ea - (1) MQ B4G1 = $5.00 ($1 ea)

(1)   Publix sandwhich bread @ $1.07

(1)   Publix butter loaf bread @ $1.50

Pre total = $96.50 (that does not include the price of free items from BOGO deals)

tax = $1.41

coupons = -$39.88

(over all savings, including BOGO free item price and Q's was $104.89)

Grand Total = $58.03 i saved 40% (if you include free item prices then i saved 47%)  

My Publix trip 10/20 saved 56% spent $18.23

I had fun at Publix this morning because I had a friend (and fellow couponer) to shop with.  Sharing excitement over deals with someone who understands and enjoys it as much as I do (if not more) always makes grocery shopping a little more enjoyable. So thank you Hronn for making this grocery trip more fun and for the cereal coupons! Who knew that grocery shopping could be fun. It used to always feel like a chore to me until I started using coupons and figured out just how much I could save. Now it is kind of like a game, but a game I need to play in order to remain a stay at home mom. 

Todays trip was kind of small, but I still think I did pretty good. 

(2)   Dukes Mayo BOGO @ $3.59 or $1.80 ea

(4)   Cinnamon Tst Crunch & Cocoa Puffs BOGO @ $3.49 - (2) MQ $1/2 = $4.98 or $1.25 ea

(2)   Zephyrhills sparkling water 1L @ $0.99 ea - (2) MQ $1 = FREE + $0.02 overage

(2)   Gold Peak Tea @ $1.29 ea - (2) MQ $1 = $0.58 or $0.29 ea

(2)   Skippy Peanut Butter @ $1.99 - (2) PQ $1 & (1) MQ $0.60 = $1.38 or $0.69 ea

(12) Campbells Chunky soup (healthy request) @ $1.29 ea - (6) PQ $1/2 & (3)MQ $2/5, $1.50/4, $1/3 =   

       $4.98 or $0.42 ea

(2) Minute Maid juice 10pk @ $2.29 ea - (2) MQ $2 = $0.58 or $0.29 ea

(1) Publix bread @ $1.07

(1) Publix butter loaf @ $1.50

Pre Total = $40.70

tax = $0.58

coupons = -$23.10

TOTAL = $18.23 SAVED 56% -  LIKE PAYING $0.68 AN ITEM - EVEN BETTER IF YOU COUNT THE FREE ITEMS ON THE BOGO DEALS!

Publix Trip 10/13 saved 50%

$29.91

Well, i had visions of coupons dancing in my head on my way to Publix this morning, but figured my coupons wrong so I didnt save as much as I thought I was going to.  I still think I did pretty good considering, and I also took 2 of my kiddos with me so of course I bought items not on my list.  I had a $10 gift card to help with the savings also.  Hers is what I got and how I did it:

(6) Gatorade 64oz BOGO @ $1.97 = $5.91 or $0.98 ea

(1) Tampico @ $0.99

(2) Lenders Bagels 6ct BOGO @ $1.85 or $0.92 ea

(4) Marzetti classic ranch BOGO @ $3.69 - (4) MQ $1 = $3.38 or $0.84 ea

(1) Publix Cream Cheese @ $1.49

(3) Bartlett Pears @ $0.88 LB = $1.51

(10) Yoplait light yogurt @ $0.66 ea - (2) PQ $1/4 & (1) MQ $1/10 = $3.60 or $0.36 ea

(4) Publix yogurt @ $0.40 ea = $1.60

(2) Kibbles and Bits BOGO @ $4.99 - (2) MQ $1.50 = $1.99 or $0.99 ea

(2) A1 sauce 10oz BOGO @ $3.95 - (2) MQ $1 = $1.95 or $0.97 ea

(2) Bertolli Pasta Sauce BOGO @ $2.99 or $1.50 ea

(8) Campbells Select Harvest soup BOGO @ $2.49 - (4) MQ $1/2 & (4) PQ $1/2 = $1.96 or $0.25 ea

(2) Fruity/Cocoa Pebbles BOGO @ $3.79 or $1.90 ea

(2) Bakery Mini cake donuts BOGO @ $3.49 or $1.75 ea

(1) Publix white  bread @ $1.07

(1) Publix butter loaf bread @ $1.50

Pre Total = $59.07

tax = $0.84

coupons = -$20.00

gift card = -$10.00

Total = $29.91 saved 50% or only $0.59 an item

CVS trip 10/9 saved 86%

$6.57

Had fun doing my CVS trip today, the cashier was new and was learning how rolling EB's works.  She was amazed at how much you can save.  I could have saved a few dollars more if I would have done 4 transactions but I didnt want to overwhelm her and other customers were starting to show up.  I was also surprised to learn that the newspaper I usually get went up a quarter in orice but it is still cheaper than other local papers.   I started this trip off with $7 EB's and $6.83 on a gift card. Here is what I got and how I did it:

Transaction #1

(1) Pur-Absorb iron supplement @ $15.99 earned $15.99 in EB's

used $7 EB's and $6.83 gift card

Total = $2.16

earned $15.99 EB for purchase & $1 EB for green bag tag

Transaction #2

(Spend $15 in listed products get $5 EB's)

(2) Clorox wipes @ $2.50 ea - (2) MQ $0.25 = $4.50

(2) Formula 409 @ $3.00 ea - (2) MQ $0.50 = $5.00

(2) Clorox clean up w/bleach @ $3.00 ea - (1)MQ $1/2 = $5.00

(1) Right Guard total defense body wash @ $2.88 (earned $1 EB)

Pre Total = $19.88

tax = $1.33

coupons = -$2.50

EB's used = -$16.99 (from transaction #1)

Total = $1.72

earned $5 EB for cleaners & $1 EB for body wash

Transaction #3

(1) Dial soap 3pk @ $1.88 (earned $1 EB)

(1) Colgate pro sensitive relief toothbrush @ $3.49 - (1) MQ $0.40 = $3.09 (earned $1.50 EB)

(4) Newspapers @ $0.75 ea = $3.00

(1) Hand Sanitizer @ $1.99 

Pre Total = $7.36

tax = $0.73

coupons = -$0.40

EB's used = -$6.00

Total = $4.69

earned $1.50 EB for toothbrush & $1 EB for soap

Grand Total = $6.57 i saved 86% and i have $2.50 in EB's left for next week. (=

my publix trip 10/6 saved 49%

I didnt get to take a picture this evening, i decided to hit Publix after my daughters cheer practice and it was getting late by the time we got home, so i just put everything away.  I didnt do as well as I usually do, but I havent been grocery shopping in a while so we were desperately in need of some food. LOL i was really hoping that the Airwick candles wouldnt be wiped out but I knew they would be so I didnt get to take advantage of that deal but maybe next time. (=  I also had a good laugh with the cashier and bagger (2 high school age boys) who couldnt wait to see how much I saved and then the little boy who was waiting in line with his mom that said we were taking too long that he just wanted to pay for his candy. but when i told him i was sorry he politely said "thats ok, it is ok". LOL Here is what I got and how i did it:

(2) Betty Crocker potatoes @ $1.75 ea - (2) PQ $1 & (1) MQ $0.60/2 = $0.90
(2) Keebler Clubhouse crackers BOGO @ $3.99 - (1) MQ $1/2 = $2.99
(2) Cheetos @ $2.50 ea - (1) MQ  $1/2 = $4.00
(1)  Crave cat treats @ $1.49 - (1) MQ FREE product = FREE
(1) Kool-aid jammers 10pk @ $2.50 - (1) PQ $1.50 = $1.00
(1) Capri sun @ $2.00
(8) Knorr Pasta Sides @ BOGO $1.49 - (1) MQ $0.75/3 & (1) MQ $1.35/5 = $3.86
(2) Green Giant green beans BOGO @ $1.25 - (1) MQ $0.50 = $0.75
(2) Progresso bread crumbs BOGO @ $1.97
(2) Smuckers grape jam @ $2.09 ea - (2) MQ $1.50 = $1.18
(2) Peppridge Farms goldfish bread BOGO @ $3.20 - (2) MQ $0.60 = $2.09
(2) Cinnamon Toast Crunch @ $1.99 ea - (1) MQ $1/2 = $2.98
(1) Oreos @ $2.50 - (1) PQ $1.00 = $1.50
(4) Birdseye Steamfresh @ 50% off  of $1.97 - (4) MQ $0.50 = $1.92
(2) Hungry man dinners BOGO @ $3.69 - (2) MQ $1.00 = $1.69
(2) Stouffers Family size mac and cheese @ $3.99 - (2) TQ $1.50 & (2) MQ $1.00 = $2.98
(4) Fruit2Go BOGO @ $1.50 - (2) MQ $1/2 = $1.00
(2) Bordens cheese slices @ $2.50 ea = $5.00
(4) Publix soda 2L @ $0.50 ea = $2.00
(1) Pepsi Max 2L @ $1.89 - (1) MQ FREE wyb 2 cheetos = FREE
(1) 18 pk lrg eggs @ $2.00
(1) Publix $10 gift card - (1) PQ free $10 G.C. wyb $50 grocery = FREE

Pre Total = $81.11
tax = $0.80
coupons = -$39.88

Total = $42.03 i saved 49% and i have a $10 gift card for my next visit. (=


And i BIG THANK YOU to my mother in law who gave me the coupon for a free $10 gift card with my purchase.

FREE CVS trip (with gift card)

ALL THIS FREE!

I got another CVS gift card from my rewards points on my credit card, so I was excited to get to use it this morning.  It wasnt the best week for EB deals but there were some things I needed (shampoo&conditioner) and also some things I just wanted (m&m's). I started off with $1.00 in Extra Bucks and 2 email coupons for $4/$20.  Here is what i got and how I did it:

Transaction #1

(6) Bags of M&M's @ $2.50 ea - (3) MQ $1.50/2 & (1) CVS Q $0.50 = $10.00

(1) Skippy Peanut butter @ $1.67

(1) Listerine Total Care 500ml @ $3.99 - (1) MQ $1.00 = $2.99

earned $5 EB for M&M's & $2 EB for the Listerine

Total = $20.66

tax = $0.98

coupons= -$11.50

Extra Bucks = -$1.00

= $9.14 - Gift Card = FREE

earned $7 in Extra bucks for next transaction

Transaction #2

(6) St Pete Times newspapers @ $0.50 ea = $3.00

(4) Garnier shampoo/conditioner/styler @ 4/$15 - (4) MQ $1.00 = $11.00

(2) Jr dippin sticks w/cheese @ $1 ea = $2.00  (i got charged for 3 didnt notice until i started typing this up)

Total = $21.00

tax = $1.02

coupons = -$8.00

extra bucks = -$7.00

= $7.02 - gift card = FREE

earned $5 in extra bucks for another time and still have $6.83 left on gift card.

2nd small trip to Publix 9/11 saved 63%

I couldnt get a picture of my deals to day, my husband put all the stuff away as soon as we got in the door. I went back to Publix to try and get some of the deals that came out with the new Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer and also to try and get more of the Puff w/ Vicks tissue.  I was unable to get the tissue this time (even though i was able to on Friday) because the manager said that they wouldnt be reimbursed because it is a Puffs product not a Vicks product. (i tried to explain that if you go to the Vicks website under products it lists the tissue, but he still said no) Oh well.  I also forgot my PQ for the Scope but i still got a good deal on it.

(2) Scope mouthwash (w/ trvl size freebie attached to both) $2.50 ea -(2) MQ $0.75 = $3.50 for 2
(2) Pillsbury Biscuit scarmbles $3.19 - (2) PQ $1.00 & (2) MQ $1.00 = $2.38 for 2
(2) Yoplait yogurt light with granola $2.49 - (2) PQ  $1.00 & (2) MQ $0.75 = $1.48 for 2
(1) Purina One Beyond cat food $2.79 - (1) TQ $1.00 & (1) MQ $2.00 = FREE + $0.21 overage
(2) Fiber One granola bar pkgs $3.69 ea - (2) PQ $2.00 & (2) MQ $0.40 = $2.58 for 2
(1) Cinnamon Toast Crunch (big box) $2.99 - (1) PQ $2.00 = $0.99
(1) Honey Nut Cheerios (big box) $2.99 - (1) PQ $2.00 = $0.99

Pre total = $32.51
tax = $0.69
coupons = -$23.80

Total = $12.40 saved 63%

My small Publix trip 9/9

$18.97

I couldnt pass up some of the deals i was seeing at Publix so I decided to make a quick run.  I had been seeing posts about using the 8/28 P&G coupon for $3/2 Vicks product on the Puffs w/ Vicks tissue, and since we needed tissue I decided to give it a try. I held those items and coupons until last and asked the cashier about the Q's before she scanned them and she scanned one and then the coupon and said since it didnt beep and the Puffs say Vicks on it then I could use them. YAY!!

(2) Natures Own bread $2.69 ea - (2) MQ $0.75 = $3.88

(2) Minute Maid 10pk juice box $1.67 ea - (2) MQ $1.00 = $1.34

(3) Powerade 32oz $1.25 ea - (3) Free product Q's from Recyclebank = FREE

(1) Velveeta Skillets $2.49 - (1) MQ $1.00 & (1) TQ $0.50= $0.99

(1) Purina One Beyond cat food $2.79 - (1) TQ $1.00 & (1) MQ $2.00 = FREE + $0.21 overage

(2) Oscar Mayer Lunchables @ $1 ea = $2

(2) Barilla Pasta Sauce BOGO @ $2.39 - (2) $0.55 = $1.29

(1) P.F. Goldfish crackers $1.00

(12) Pillsbury biscuits/rolls @ $1ea - (6) MQ $1.00/2 = $6.00

(4) Sure deodorant BOGO @ $2.69 - (4) MQ $1.00 = $1.38

(2) Scope mouthwash @ $2.50ea - (1) PQ $1 & (2) MQ $0.75 = $2.50

(7) Puffs w/ vicks tissue @ $1 ea - (3) MQ $3/2 & (1) MQ $1 = FREE + $3.00 overage

Pre Total = $52.48

tax = $1.84

coupons = -$35.35

Total = $ 18.97 saved 65%

CVS trip 9/6 $4.62 saved 70%

I wasnt able to get to CVS this past Sunday so I some of the items i planned on getting were already out of stock.  I started this trip with $5 Extra Bucks and did 2 transactions.

Transaction #1

(1) Carefree liners $1.00 - $0.50 MQ = $0.50 earned $1 EB

(2) Coke 2 liters $0.99 ea
(1) Listerine Zero $2.99 Earned $1 EB
(1) Milky Way candy bar used CVS Q from coupon center for FREE Milky way = FREE
(1) Hershey Air Delights $0.99 Earned $0.99 EB
also earned $1 EB from Green Bag tag

Pre Total = $7.75
tax = $0.20
EB used $5.00

Total = $1.66 and i earned 3.99 Eb for next transaction

Transaction #2

1 - Scott toilet paper 12 roll $7.49 - $1.00 MQ = $6.49

Pre Total = $6.49
tax = $0.46
EB used -$3.99
Total = $2.96


Grand Total $4.62 I saved 70%

Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet

I got this Home Made Simple coupon booklet in the mail today. It contains the following coupons:

Buy 1 Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit get 1 refill free

$5.00 off one Swiffer Sweepervac starter kit

$1.00 off one Febreze Air Effects

$1.00 off one Febreze Fabric Refresher

$1.00 off one Febreze Noticeables warmer, one dual refill or 2 single refills

$1.00 off one Febreze candle

(2) $0.25 off any one Dawn product

$0.50off one Cascade Completes Pacs

$0.50 off one Cascade Rinse Aid

$1.00 off one Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Spray or liquid cleaner

Buy one Swiffer Wet Jet starter kit get one refill free

$1.00 off one Mr. Clean magic eraser

$1.00 off one Mr . Clean bath scrubber or cleaner

$1.00 off one Febreze Set and Refresh

$1.00 off one Swiffer Dusters Starter kit

Buy 1 Febreze Flameless Luminary starter kit or device & get 1 free refill

$2.00 off one Febreze Home collection candle

$1.00 off one Swiffer Dust & Shine furniture spray

all coupons expire 4/30/12

Publix trip 8/18 saved 61%

I didnt need much this week grocery wise, but I couldnt pass up some of the deals at Publix this week.  I didnt want to spend more than $10 and I spent $10.39 after taxes, so pretty good I think.  I was really after the Spray and Wash, which i had $0.50 Q's for but they had $0.65 peelies on them so that sweetened the deal a little more.  Here is what i got and how I did it:

(2) Nine Lives cat food BOGO @ $4.29 - (2) MQ $1.00 = $2.29 

(2) Minute Maid juice 10pk @ $2.00 ea - (2) PQ $1.00 & (1) MQ $1.00 = $1.00 

(4) Resolve with Spray N Wash BOGO @ $2.99 ea - (2) PQ $2.00/2 & (4) MQ $0.65 = FREE + $0.62 overage

(2) Degree deodorant BOGO @ $2.45 - (1) PQ $1.00 & (2) MQ $0.75 = FREE + $0.05 overage

(1) Publix cheese singles $2.99

(1) Welches Grape jam $2.00 - (1) MQ $1.50 = $0.50

(1) Motts for Tots 8pk $2.79 - (1) PQ $1.00 & (1) MQ $0.55 = $1.24

(2) Publix white bread @ $1.07 ea = $3.58

pre total = $26.64

tax = $0.90

coupons = -$17.15

Total = $10.39 saved 61%

My Walmart deals 8/12

I decided to take a quick trip to Walmart today and it did not turn out to be a quick trip. )=  That place was maddening!  I couldnt even get my buggy down some of the aisles!  But some things are still cheaper to get at Walmart than at other stores.  Here are some of the deals i picked up today.

(8) Lipton 100% Natural Tea (single bottle) $1.00 - (4) MQ B1G1 = $4.00 ($0.50 ea)
(2) Betty Crocker potatoe $1.66 ea - (1) MQ $1.00/2 = $2.32 ($1.16 ea)
(2) Keebler Fudge Sticks Jumbo $2.38 - (2) MQ $1.00 = $2.76 ($1.38 ea)
(2) Kotex U liners $1.24 ea - (2) MQ $1.00 = $0.48 ($0.24 ea)
(2) Johnson & Johnson Trvl first aid kits @ $0.97 ea - (1) MQ $1.50/2 = $0.44 ($0.22 ea)
(2) Trvl Sensodyne Pronamel  @ $0.97 ea - (2) MQ $1.00 = FREE + $0.06 overage
(1) Reach Dental Floss $0.88 - (1) MQ $1.00 = FREE + $0.12 overage
(1) Revlon nail clipper $1.42 - (1) MQ $1.00 = $0.42
(1) Natures Own bread $2.58 - (1) MQ $0.50 = $2.08

My Publix trip 8/12

All this for $44.80!!

Ok, so I went to 2 different Publix to get my deals this morning and I got to go ALONE!! (=  Shopping is so much easier when you dont have to take 3 children with you.  A BIG THANK YOU to my Daughter Nicole for watching the younger kiddos so I could go.  I had to break my groceries into 3 transactions so that I could get 3 of the Gas Card Deals.  I dont include the cost of the cards into my totals because i budget gas separately. My budget was $40 and i went over by $4.80.  I was also able to get some school supplies out of the way. Here is what I got and how I did it:

(1) Natures Own Butter loaf bread @ $2.59 - (1) MQ $0.75 = $1.84

(4) Gas X xtra strength @ $2.39 ea - (2) MQ $5 = FREE + $0.44 overage

(2) Smart Balance 2pk butter BOGO @ $2.89 - (1) MQ $1.25 = $1.64

(8) Chips Ahoy BOGO @ $2.95 - (2) TQ B3G1 & (4) MQ $0.75 = $2.90

(2) Cinnamon Toast Crunch BOGO @ $4.99 - (2) MQ  $0.60 = $3.09

(1) Pantene 2n1 $3.99 - (1) MQ free product = $ FREE

(4) FAB laundry detergent BOGO @ $3.99 - (2) MQ $1.00 = $5.98

(4) Publix 2L soda @ $0.50 ea = $2.00

(2) Philidelphia Cooking Cream @ $2.99 ea - (1) SQ B1G1 & (2) MQ $0.75 = $1.49

(2) Bagel-Fuls BOGO @ $2.50 - (2) MQ $0.55 = $1.40

(2) VO5 shampoo (clearance) @ $0.60 ea = $1.20

(2) Gatorade 64oz BOGO @ $2.50

(5) Glade sandwich bags @ $1.59 & $1.69 ea - (5) PQ $0.55 & (3) MQ $1.00 = $2.40

(2) Del Monte green beans BOGO @ $1.39

(3) Crayola 24ct crayons @ 3/$1.00

(6) Spiral notebooks @ 3/$1.00 = $2.00

(1) Coke 20oz @ $1.59 - (1) FREE product coupon = FREE

(2) Tampico 1 gal @ $1.00 ea - (2) MQ $0.50 = $1.00

(2) Cheez It BOGO @ $3.69 - (1) MQ $1.00 = $2.69

(2) Hunts ketchup 24oz BOGO @ $1.75 - (2) MQ $0.25 = $1.25

(3) Alpo can dog food @ $0.75 ea - (1) MQ $1.00 = $1.25

(2) Lysol spray cleaner BOGO @ $2.69 - (1) MQ $1.00 = 1.69

(2) Crayola 12 ct colored pencils BOGO @ $2.39

(1) Bengay cream @ $4.49 - (1) MQ $5.00 = $ FREE + $0.51 overage

(3) Elmers glue @ 3/$1.00

Pre Total = $91.94

tax = $2.38

coupons = -$49.52

Total = $44.80 saved 53%