Last Weeks Shopping Trip

Last week during my Publix shopping trip, I kinda felt like a small celebrity.  After shopping for over  a year at Publix, I received my first applause for my savings.  I've saved even more before at Pubix, but this time, my savings was recognized.  I'd be lying if I said, it didn't make me feel a bit bubbly inside!  I actually did the "coupon dance" for the first time in the store.  You're probably wondering how much I saved....well, my total was $267 and some change and after subtracting my 2-$10 gift cards for use on my next purchase, my out of pocket was $11.01. 

Now, you might be thinking, "what on earth did you buy for $267?"  Well, here is a copy of my grocery list for that week.  I always do a spreadsheet (got the idea from my coupon buddy Priscilla).  My spreadsheet shows the item to purchase, the quantity, the total, the value of the coupon, and the cost of the items after the coupons. 

Mueller Pasta	6	3.57	3	0.57
Post Cereal Great Grains	2	3.99	2	1.99
Juicy Juice	4	6.5	2	4.5
Pompeian Olive Oil	2	11.99	2	9.99
Cascadian Organic Veggies (frozen packs)	10	20	13.5	6.5
Ocean Spray Craisins	6	5.97	3	2.97
Ken's Marinade	4	5.98	4	1.98
Starkist Tuna 4pk	2	3.95	1.5	2.45
Natural Valley Granola	2	5.49	2	3.49
Purnia Busy Toy	2	7.98	7.98	0
Aunt Jemima Pancakes	4	5.38	2	3.38
Sunkist Almonds	2	2.99	2	0.99
Crest Toothpaste	2	2.65	3	-0.35
Purina Beggin Strips	12	21	18	3
Oral B Toothrush	4	6	8	-2
Tofu	2	4.98	2	2.98
Fruit2Day 2pk	2	3	2	1
Pullups	1	10.59	3	7.59
Pull up flushables	1	4.19	4.19	0
Fruit Frozen Naturals	1	3.39	2	1.39
Always Liners	1	1.99	2	-0.01
Kraft Cooking Cream	2	4	6	-2
Pepperidge Farm Coolies	2	3.49	1	2.49
Silk Milk	1	2.5	2	0.5

Stay tuned for this week's shopping trip update.